Nijlen | |
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Coordinates: 51°10′N04°39′E / 51.167°N 4.650°E Coordinates: 51°10′N04°39′E / 51.167°N 4.650°E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Antwerp |
Arrondissement | Mechelen |
Government | |
• Mayor | Paul Verbeeck (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V, NNU |
Area | |
• Total | 39.09 km2 (15.09 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01) [1] | |
• Total | 22,813 |
• Density | 580/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 2560 |
Area codes | 03, 014 |
Website | www.nijlen.be |
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