Nivelles

Nivelles (French pronunciation: [nivɛl] ; Dutch: Nijvel, [ˈnɛi̯vəl] ; Walloon: Nivele) is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant. The Nivelles municipality includes the former municipalities of Baulers, Bornival, Thines, and Monstreux.

Nivelles
Nivele (Walloon)
Nijvel (Dutch)
Location of Nivelles
Nivelles
Location in Belgium
Location of Nivelles in Walloon Brabant
Coordinates: 50°35′N 04°19′E
Country Belgium
CommunityFrench Community
RegionWallonia
ProvinceWalloon Brabant
ArrondissementNivelles
Government
  MayorPierre Huart (MR)
  Governing party/iesMR-Ecolo
Area
  Total60.83 km2 (23.49 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
  Total28,521
  Density470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Postal codes
1400, 1401, 1402, 1404
NIS code
25072
Area codes067
Websitewww.nivelles.be

The Nivelles arrondissement includes all the municipalities in Walloon Brabant.

The Collegiate Church of St. Gertrude has been classified as a heritage site of Wallonia.

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