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Nijlen
Parochiekerk Sint-Willibrordus Nijlen.jpg
Flag of Nijlen
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Coat of arms of Nijlen
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Nijlen is located in Belgium
Nijlen
Nijlen
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province Antwerp
Arrondissement Mechelen
Area
 • Total 39.09 km2 (15.09 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
2560
Area codes 03, 014
Website www.nijlen.be

Nijlen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈnɛilə(n)]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Bevel [nl], Kessel and Nijlen proper. In 2021, Nijlen had a total population of 22,985. The total area is 39.09 km2.

History

In 1770, a hoard of golden coins dating from Julius Caesar to Titus Flavius Domitianus was discovered. Nijlen was first mentioned in 1146 as having possessions of Tongerlo Abbey. The village was damaged during the Reformation and nearly depopulated. In the 18th century, there was a population increase which accelerated after the railway station on the line from Antwerp to Herentals opened in 1853. Around 1875, diamond industry started in Nijlen which became the second most importance centre for diamonds after Antwerp in Belgium.

Notable inhabitants

  • Libera Carlier (b. Nijlen, 19 January 1926 – 25 April 2007)
  • Jozef Van Hove (b. Berchem, 16 November 1919 - 2 May 2014)

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See also

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