Arkel

For the international construction company, see Arkel International. For the town in Armenia, see Argel (disambiguation).

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.^[1]

Arkel
Town
Windmill in Arkel
Flag Coat of arms
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.^[2] The statistical area "Arkel", which also includes the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 3220.^[3] Though there are little places of cultural interest in Arkel, there is a 19th-century domed church and a 19th-century windmill.

History

Although nowadays a modest village, in the Middle Ages it was the origin of the renowned Lords of Arkel, who owned considerable territories including the town of Gorinchem.

Transportation

Arkel is served by Arkel railway station. It is located north of the town.