Grobbendonk
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| Grobbendonk | ||
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| Municipality of Belgium | ||
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  Grobbendonk | ||
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Map of Grobbendonk
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| Coordinates: 51°12′N 04°43′E / 51.200°N 4.717°ECoordinates: 51°12′N 04°43′E / 51.200°N 4.717°E | ||
| Country | Belgium | |
| Community | Flemish Community | |
| Region | Flemish Region | |
| Province | Antwerp | |
| Arrondissement | Turnhout | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Herman Wouters (VLD) | |
| • Governing party/ies | VLD, CD&V | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 28.36 km2 (10.95 sq mi) | |
| Population (1 January 2012)[1] | ||
| • Total | 11,047 | |
| • Density | 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi) | |
| Postal codes | 2280, 2288 | |
| Area codes | 014, 03 | |
| Website | www.grobbendonk.be | |
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.
Famous inhabitants
- Rik Van Looy, cyclist, twice World Cycling Champion
- Herman Van Springel, cyclist, finished second in the Tour de France
References
- ↑ Population per municipality on 1 January 2012 (XLS; 214 KB)
External links
- Official website - Only available in Dutch
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