Nikel is a small settlement located in Durrës County in western Albania. It is situated in a region known for its coastal and periurban characteristics, as Durrës County encompasses areas both near the Adriatic Sea and inland toward the capital region.
As a minor municipality within one of Albania's established administrative divisions, Nikel forms part of the broader Durrës County framework. Like many smaller settlements in this county, it reflects the local economic and demographic patterns typical of Albania's western regions, though detailed information about its specific infrastructure, population, or economy is limited in widely available sources.