Dongen is a municipality and village located in the province of North Brabant in the southern Netherlands. It is situated near a small river known as the Donge, which played a significant role in the historical development of the local economy.
The town was historically known for its profitable leather industry, which utilized water from the Donge river extensively. While many industrial sites have changed over time, several shoe factories continue to operate within the older sections of the village. Additionally, Dongen is notable as the site where the Aerts automobile was built in 1899.