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Location of Niel  | |
  Niel Location in Belgium Location of Niel in the province of Antwerp  | |
| Coordinates:51°07′N04°20′E / 51.117°N 4.333°E /51.117; 4.333 | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province |  Antwerp |
| Arrondissement | Antwerp |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ellen Brits (Open VLD) |
| • Governing party/ies | N-VA,Open Vld |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.35 km2 (2.07 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 10,546 |
| • Density | 2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 2845 |
| NIS code | 11030 |
| Area codes | 03 |
| Website | www.niel.be |
Niel (Dutch pronunciation:[nil]ⓘ) is amunicipality located in theBelgian province ofAntwerp. 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 used to belong to theLordship of Mechelen. In 1462, it became part of theDuchy of Brabant. Niel became an independent parish in the 14th century. During most of its history, it was an agricultural community along theRupel river. In the 19th century, Niel became an industrial town with brickworks, cement factories and shoe factories.[3]
Niel is home to theNiel Jaarmarkt Cyclo-cross, acyclo-cross race held in and around the town. The race forms part of theX²O Badkamers Trophy.
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