Igel

Igel
A Roman Monument at Igel, coloured engraving published by John Boydell from a painting by Edward Rooker
Coat of arms
Igel
Location of Igel within Trier-Saarburg district
Coordinates: 49°42′36″N 6°32′53″E / 49.71000°N 6.54806°E / 49.71000; 6.54806Coordinates: 49°42′36″N 6°32′53″E / 49.71000°N 6.54806°E / 49.71000; 6.54806
Country	Germany
State	Rhineland-Palatinate
District	Trier-Saarburg
Municipal assoc.	Trier-Land
Government
• Mayor	Franz-Josef Scharfbillig (CDU)
Area
• Total	7.30 km2 (2.82 sq mi)
Elevation	164 m (538 ft)
Population (2015-12-31)
• Total	2,095
• Density	290/km2 (740/sq mi)
Time zone	CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes	54298
Dialling codes	06501
Vehicle registration	TR
Website	www.gemeinde-igel.de

Igel is a municipality in the Trier-Saarburg district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Igel is known for the Igel Column, a 23 m high Roman decorated tomb. The Igel Column is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.