Grobbendonk
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Grobbendonk with the part-municpality Bouwel, lies picturesquely at the confluence of the rivers "kleine Nete” and “Aa”. This green resort exudes an unexpected rural tranquillity.
De flourishing diamond industry gave Grobbendonk the title "slijpersdorp” (grinder village). In 1885 the first diamond grindery of Antwerp transferred to “de Kempen”.
During the years 1926-1930 the diamond business came to a hold. Factories closed their doors and cottage industry took its beginning. A few years after World War II reforms were necessary.
The “Albertkanaal” (Albert canal) and the “Boudewijnsnelweg” (E313 Highway) have brought a number of industries to Grobbendonk.
But the ideal connections to Antwerp led to a significant residential extension (allotments) which has enhanced commuter flow.
Population: 10,815 (2008)
De flourishing diamond industry gave Grobbendonk the title "slijpersdorp” (grinder village). In 1885 the first diamond grindery of Antwerp transferred to “de Kempen”.
During the years 1926-1930 the diamond business came to a hold. Factories closed their doors and cottage industry took its beginning. A few years after World War II reforms were necessary.
The “Albertkanaal” (Albert canal) and the “Boudewijnsnelweg” (E313 Highway) have brought a number of industries to Grobbendonk.
But the ideal connections to Antwerp led to a significant residential extension (allotments) which has enhanced commuter flow.
Population: 10,815 (2008)
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grobbendonk
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 51°11'29"N 4°43'44"E
- Wuustwezel (municipality) 31 km
- Baarle-Nassau 32 km
- Hoogstraten (municipality) 35 km
- Antwerp (municipality) 41 km
- Alphen-Chaam 41 km
- Zundert (municipality) 42 km
- Beveren (Municipality) 44 km
- Roosendaal (municipality) 51 km
- Breda 51 km
- Bergen op Zoom (municipality) 55 km
- Quarters Den Troon 3.2 km
- Massenhoven 380 kV Substation 7 km
- Fortress Broechem 7.8 km
- Airfield Zoersel 8.3 km
- Fortress Oelegem 8.8 km
- FINGO WELFSELS NV 11 km
- Westmalle Abbey 12 km
- Fortress ‘s Gravenwezel 12 km
- s'Gravenwezel Castle 13 km
- Golf and Country Club Rinkven 14 km