Arendonk is a municipality

Municipality

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 located in the Belgian

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 province of Antwerp

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. The municipality comprises only the town of Arendonk proper. On January 1, 2006 Arendonk had a total population of 12,215. The total area is 55.38 km² which gives a population density

Population density

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 of 221 inhabitants per km².

Nickname

The nickname for a person living in Arendonk is "Telowerelè'er" meaning dish-licker. A statue personating the nickname is located in proximity of the Toremansmolen, another attraction. The mill is still operational and can be visited regularly.

Famous inhabitants

• Rik Van Steenbergen
  Rik Van Steenbergen
  Rik Van Steenbergen was a Belgian racing cyclist, considered to be one of the best among the great number of successful Belgian cyclists.-Early life:...
  
  , thrice World Cycling Champion
  World Cycling Championship
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• Karel Meulemans
  Karel Meulemans
  Karel Meulemans is a Belgian pigeon fancier.-Early life:In 1946 moved Karel's parents, who were farmers, a farm on 3.5 hectares of land in Arendonk, , where Karel Meulemans, to this day lives....
  
  , one of the best pigeonfanciers
  Pigeon keeping
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   worldwide

External links

• Official website - Available only in Dutch
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