Nijlen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nijlen
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 Nijlen
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Antwerp | ||
| Arrondissement | Mechelen | ||
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| • Total | 39.09 km2 (15.09 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
2560
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| Area codes | 03, 014 | ||
| Website | www.nijlen.be | ||
Nijlen is a small town, or municipality, located in Belgium. You can find it in the Antwerp province, which is in the northern part of the country.
The municipality of Nijlen includes three main areas: Bevel, Kessel, and Nijlen itself. In 2021, about 22,985 people lived here. The total area of Nijlen is around 39.09 square kilometers.
A Look Back: History of Nijlen
Nijlen has a long and interesting past. In 1770, a special discovery was made here. People found a collection of old golden coins. These coins dated all the way back to the time of famous Roman leaders like Julius Caesar and Titus Flavius Domitianus.
The town of Nijlen was first written about in 1146. At that time, it was known to have connections with Tongerlo Abbey, an important religious place.
During the 16th century, a period called the Reformation brought many changes and conflicts to Europe. Nijlen was affected by this time of trouble. The village was damaged, and many people left, almost making it empty.
Things started to get better in the 18th century, when the number of people living in Nijlen began to grow. This growth sped up even more after 1853. That's when the railway station opened, connecting Nijlen to bigger cities like Antwerp and Herentals.
Around 1875, a new and important industry started in Nijlen: working with diamonds. Nijlen quickly became the second most important place for diamonds in Belgium, right after the city of Antwerp.
Famous People from Nijlen
Some notable individuals have connections to Nijlen:
- Libera Carlier (born in Nijlen on January 19, 1926 – passed away on April 25, 2007)
- Jozef Van Hove (born in Berchem on November 16, 1919 – passed away on May 2, 2014)
Gallery
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Railway station Nijlen
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Water tower
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Boerinnengilde Chapel in Bevel
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Houses in Nijlen
See also
In Spanish: Nijlen para niños
