Tiel is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Gelderland in the central part of the country. It lies along the Waal River, about 40 km (25 miles) southwest of Arnhem, with Nijmegen to the east and Utrecht to the northwest.
Location Map of Tiel, Netherlands
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Where is Tiel Located?
Tiel is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Gelderland in the central part of the country. It lies along the Waal River, about 40 km (25 miles) southwest of Arnhem, with Nijmegen to the east and Utrecht to the northwest.
The city covers an area of approximately 34.81 sq km (13.44 sq mi) and has a population of around 42,000 people based on recent estimates.
Tiel is known for its fruit production and riverside setting, with key attractions including Flipje & Streekmuseum, Tiel Harbor, Waalkade, Kalverbos Park, and the historic city center.
Tiel, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Tiel |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Region | Central Netherlands |
| Established | Medieval origins (city rights in 1200) |
| Population | ~42,000 |
| Total Area | 34.81 sq km (13.44 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~1,200 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.8860° N, 5.4290° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 4000–4007 |
| Area Code | +31 344 |
| Major Waterways | Waal River, Linge River |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and highways; Tiel railway station links to Utrecht and Arnhem |
| Famous For | Fruit production, Betuwe region, cultural festivals |
| Top Attractions | Flipje Museum, Tiel Harbor, Beldert Beach, Betuwe countryside |
| Official Website |
Distance from Tiel to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Tiel to Amsterdam – 95 km (59 miles)
- Tiel to Utrecht – 50 km (31 miles)
- Tiel to Haarlem – 105 km (65 miles)
- Tiel to The Hague – 95 km (59 miles)
- Tiel to Rotterdam – 90 km (56 miles)
- Tiel to Leiden – 90 km (56 miles)
- Tiel to Delft – 95 km (59 miles)
- Tiel to Eindhoven – 85 km (53 miles)
- Tiel to Tilburg – 80 km (50 miles)
- Tiel to Breda – 85 km (53 miles)
- Tiel to Groningen – 195 km (121 miles)
- Tiel to Zwolle – 95 km (59 miles)
- Tiel to Arnhem – 45 km (28 miles)
- Tiel to Nijmegen – 35 km (22 miles)
- Tiel to Maastricht – 135 km (84 miles)
- Tiel to Almere – 85 km (53 miles)
- Tiel to Amersfoort – 70 km (43 miles)
- Tiel to Apeldoorn – 75 km (47 miles)
- Tiel to Enschede – 140 km (87 miles)
- Tiel to Dordrecht – 90 km (56 miles)
