Grobbendonk
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| Geography | ||
| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  Antwerp |
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| Arrondissement | Turnhout | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 28.36 km² | |
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| Population – Males – Females - Density |
10,747 (January 1, 2006) 50.25% 49.75% 379 inhab./km² |
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| Economy | ||
| Unemployment rate | 7.17% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 14,275 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Herman Wouters (VLD) | |
| Governing parties | VLD, CD&V | |
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| Postal codes | 2280, 2288 | |
| Area codes | 014, 03 | |
| Web address | 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.
[edit] Famous inhabitants
- Rik Van Looy, cyclist, twice World Cycling Champion
- Herman Van Springel, cyclist, finished second in the Tour de France
[edit] External links
- Official website - Only available in Dutch
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