Arendonk () is a

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located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises only the town of Arendonk proper. In 2021, Arendonk had a total population of 13,207. The total area is 55.38 km². The spoken language is Kempenlands (an

East Brabantian East Brabantian ( nl, Oost Noord-Brabants or Oost Brabants) is one of the main divisions of the Brabantian dialect group recognized by the ''Woordenboek van de Brabantse dialecten''. East Brabantian dialects are mainly spoken in the eastern part of ...

dialect, which is very similar to colloquial Dutch).

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 windmill, another attraction. The mill is still operational and can be visited regularly. The mayor of this city is called Kristof Hendrickx.

Famous inhabitants

* Rik Van Steenbergen, thrice World Cycling Champion * René Mertens, cyclist in the

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* Karel Meulemans, one of the best pigeonfanciers worldwide * Janssen Brothers of Schoolstraat, Arendonk - The most famous pigeon fanciers in the World. * There is a possibility that the flemish painter Jan van Eyck is originally from Arendonk.https://www.lannoo.be/sites/default/files/books/issuu/9789401445887.pdf

Image gallery

Image:Arendonk Centrum Kerk OLV LR.jpg, OLV Church Arendonk Image:RikVanSteenbergenTorso.jpg, Rik Van Steenbergen Image:Telowerelèer molen LR.jpg , Telowerelè'er and Toremansmolen Image:Academie LR.jpg , Arendonk's Academy of art located in a former cigar factory of "Karel I sigaren"

Climate

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