Niel, Belgium

Niel (Dutch pronunciation: [nil] ⓘ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Niel proper. In 2021, Niel had a total population of 10.493. The total area is 5.27 km².[2]

Niel
Municipality
Flag of Niel
Flag
Coat of arms of Niel
Coat of arms
Location of Niel
Niel is located in Belgium
Niel
Niel
Location in Belgium
Location of Niel in the province of Antwerp
Coordinates: 51°07′N 04°20′E
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceAntwerp
ArrondissementAntwerp
Government
 • MayorTom De Vries (Open VLD)
 • Governing party/iesN-VA, Open Vld
Area
 • Total5.35 km2 (2.07 sq mi)
Population
 (2020-01-01)[1]
 • Total10,546
 • Density2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Postal codes
2845
NIS code
11030
Area codes03
Websitewww.niel.be

History

Niel used to belong to the Lordship of Mechelen. In 1462, it became part of the Duchy of Brabant. Niel became an independent parish in the 14th century. During most of its history, it was an agricultural community along the Rupel river. In the 19th century, Niel became an industrial town with brickworks, cement factories and shoe factories.[3]

Sports

Niel is home to the Niel Jaarmarkt Cyclo-cross, a cyclo-cross race held in and around the town. The race forms part of the X²O Badkamers Trophy.

Notable people
  • Town hall
    Town hall
  • House in Niel
    House in Niel
  • Our Lady Church in Niel
    Our Lady Church in Niel
  • St Josef Church in Hellegat
    St Josef Church in Hellegat

References
  1. "Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2020". Statbel.
  2. "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 12030D". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  3. "Niel". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 11 May 2022.
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