Arkel
Arkel is a town in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. A part of the municipality of Molenlanden, it lies about 3 km north of Gorinchem. Arkel is a former municipality; in 1986 it became part of Giessenlanden.
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Windmill in Arkel | |
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The village (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Arkel in the municipality of Giessenlanden. | |
| Coordinates: 51°51′50″N 4°59′40″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Municipality | Molenlanden |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 3,445 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
In 2017, the village of Arkel had 3.445 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.42 km² and contained 1.125 residences. The statistical area "Arkel", which also includes the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 3220. Though there are little places of cultural interest in Arkel, there is a 19th-century domed church and a 19th-century windmill.
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