| Arkel | |
| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Native Name Lang: | nl |
| Image Map1: | Map NL - Giessenlanden - Arkel.png |
| Map Caption1: | The village (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Arkel in the municipality of Giessenlanden. |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in the Netherlands |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Netherlands |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | South Holland |
| Subdivision Type2: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name2: | Molenlanden |
| Coordinates: | 51.8639°N 4.9944°W |
| Population Total: | 3445 |
| Population As Of: | 2017 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | CET |
| Utc Offset: | +1 |
| Timezone Dst: | CEST |
| Utc Offset Dst: | +2 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Area Code Type: | Dialing code |
Arkel is a town in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. A part of the municipality of Molenlanden, it lies about 3 km north of Gorinchem. Arkel is a former municipality; in 1986 it became part of Giessenlanden.
In 2017, the village of Arkel had 3.445 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.42 km² and contained 1.125 residences.[1] The statistical area "Arkel", which also includes the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 3220.[2] Though there are little places of cultural interest in Arkel, there is a 19th-century domed church and a 19th-century windmill.
Although nowadays a modest village, in the Middle Ages it was the origin of the renowned Lords of Arkel, who owned considerable territories including the town of Gorinchem.
Arkel is served by Arkel railway station. It is located north of the town.