Nijlen
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| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  Antwerp |
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| Arrondissement | Mechelen | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 39.09 km² | |
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| Population – Males – Females - Density |
20,864 (January 1, 2006) 49.67% 50.33% 534 inhab./km² |
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| Economy | ||
| Unemployment rate | 7.14% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 13,097 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Paul Verbeeck (CD&V) | |
| Governing parties | CD&V, NNU | |
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| Postal codes | 2560 | |
| Area codes | 03, 014 | |
| Web address | www.nijlen.be | |
Nijlen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Bevel, Kessel and Nijlen proper. On January 1, 2006 Nijlen had a total population of 20,864. The total area is 39.09 km² which gives a population density of 534 inhabitants per km².
[edit] Notable inhabitants
- Libera Carlier (b. Nijlen, 19 January 1926-25 April 2007)
- Jozef Van Hove (b. Berchem, 16 November 1919)
[edit] External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
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