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 Coat of arms
Niel Location in Belgium Location of Niel in the province of Antwerp
Coordinates: 51°07′N 04°20′E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Antwerp
Arrondissement	Antwerp
Government
• Mayor	Tom De Vries (Open VLD)
• Governing party/ies	sp.a, VLD
Area
• Total	5.27 km2 (2.03 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	10,424
• Density	2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Postal codes	2845
Area codes	03
Website	www.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 for Niel Jaarmarkt Cyclo-cross, a cyclo-cross race held in and around the town. The race is part of the Cyclo-cross Gazet van Antwerpen.

Notable people

• Jan Decleir, actor, leading actor in the Academy Award winner Karakter was born in Niel

Gallery

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  Town hall
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  House in Niel
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  Our Lady Church in Niel
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  St Josef Church in Hellegat

References

External links

• Media related to Niel, Belgium at Wikimedia Commons
• (in Dutch) Official website

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