Grobbendonk
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 Grobbendonk
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| Coordinates: 51°12′N 04°43′E / 51.2°N 4.717°E | |||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Province | Antwerp | ||
| Arrondissement | Turnhout | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Herman Wouters (VLD) | ||
| • Governing party/ies | VLD, CD&V | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 28.36 km2 (10.9 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2010)[1] | |||
| • Total | 10,975 | ||
| • Density | 387/km2 (1,002.3/sq mi) | ||
| Postal codes | 2280, 2288 | ||
| Area codes | 014, 03 | ||
| Website | www.grobbendonk.be | ||
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Map of Grobbendonk
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Grobbendonk is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp (Dutch: Antwerpen). The municipality comprises the towns of Bouwel and Grobbendonk proper. On January 1, 2006 Grobbendonk had a total population of 10,747. The total area is 28.36 km² which gives a population density of 379 inhabitants per km².
The official flag of Grobbendonk was adopted in 1989. In terms of heraldry, the flag is quartered, I and IV argent, three hills vert, a bird sable (specifically a raven), II and III gules three fleur-de-lis argent.
[edit] Famous inhabitants
- Rik Van Looy, cyclist, twice World Cycling Champion
- Herman Van Springel, cyclist, finished second in the Tour de France
[edit] References
- ^ Population per municipality on 1 January 2010 (XLS; 221 KB)
[edit] External links
- Official website - Only available in Dutch
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