Niel | |||
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Municipality | |||
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Location in Belgium | |||
Coordinates: 51°07′N 04°20′E / 51.117°N 4.333°ECoordinates: 51°07′N 04°20′E / 51.117°N 4.333°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 (1 January 2016) | |||
• Total | 10,136 | ||
• Density | 1,900/km2 (5,000/sq mi) | ||
Postal codes | 2845 | ||
Area codes | 03 | ||
Website | www.niel.be |
Niel (Dutch pronunciation: [nil]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Niel proper. On January 1, 2006 Niel had a total population of 8,798. The total area is 5.27 km² which gives a population density of 1,669 inhabitants per km².
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.