Niel, Belgium Explained

Niel
Map:Niel Antwerp Belgium Map.svg
Map-Legend:Location of Niel in the province of Antwerp
Arms:Niel wapen1.svg
Flag:Niel_Belgium.svg
Arrondissement:Antwerp
Nis:11030
Mayor:Ellen Brits (Open VLD)
Majority:N-VA, Open Vld
Postal-Codes:2845
Telephone-Area:03
Web:www.niel.be
Coordinates:51.1167°N 24°W

Niel (in Dutch; Flemish pronounced as /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.[1]

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.[2]

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 12030D . Statistics Belgium . 10 May 2022 .
  2. Web site: Niel . Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed. 11 May 2022 . nl.