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 1770, a hoard of golden coins dating from Julius Caesar to Titus Flavius Domitianus was discovered.

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.

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