Tiel is a municipality and town located in the central region of the Netherlands. It serves as a primary population center for the area, comprising the residential hubs of Kapel-Avezaath, Tiel, and Wadenoijen.
The geography of the town is defined by its proximity to significant waterways; it is enclosed by the Waal river to the south, the Linge river to the north, and the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to the east. Historically, the city dates back to its founding in the 5th century CE.