Axel, Netherlands

Axel is a town in the southwest Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Terneuzen, Zeeland, about 31 km southeast of Vlissingen.
In 2001, the town of Axel had 7,421 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town is , and contains 3,408 residences.
The statistical area "Axel", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 8,190.
History.
Axel received city rights in 1213.
A railroad, connecting Terneuzen and Sint-Niklaas, once ran through the city.
Until 2003, Axel was a separate municipality.