Duffel
Duffel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdʏfəl] ⓘ) is a municipality in the Belgian province of Antwerp.
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Duffel Town Hall | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Duffel | |
Duffel Location in Belgium
Location of Duffel in the province of Antwerp | |
| Coordinates: 51°06′N 04°31′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Antwerp |
| Arrondissement | Mechelen |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Sofie Joosen (N-VA) |
| • Governing party/ies | N-VA, CD&V |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.6 km2 (8.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01) | |
| • Total | 17,664 |
| • Density | 780/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 2570 |
| NIS code | 12009 |
| Area codes | 015, 03 |
| Website | www.duffel.be |
The municipality comprises the town of Duffel proper. On 1 January 2020, Duffel had a total population of 17,664. The total area is 22.71 km² which gives a population density of 778 inhabitants per km².
The area is name-giver to a coarse woolen cloth, manufactured in this area from the 11th century, mainly used to make blankets, outdoor (army) coats, and tote bags. Duffel became a household name during and after World War II in the meaning of a coat designed with toggle-and-loop fastening and roomy hood.
The etymology of Duffel is from "dubro" and "locus", from the Gaulish dubrum, dubron – "water".
In 1836, the Duffel railway station opened on the Brussels-North to Antwerp railway line.