Geel

Geel (in English also Gheel) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises only the city of Geel proper. On January 1 2006 Geel had a total population of 35,189. The total area is 109.85 km² which gives a population density of 320 inhabitants per km². Geel is also associated with the Irish Saint Dymphna and a colony for the mentally ill.

The city also features in Ciaran Carson's novel Shamrock Tea (Granta 2001).

Notable inhabitants

 * Marc Goossens, race car driver
 * Jan Heylen, race car driver