Kapellen, Belgium

Kapellen
Municipality
Town centre

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Kapellen
Location in Belgium
Location of Kapellen in the province of Antwerp
Coordinates: 51°19′N 04°26′E / 51.317°N 4.433°E / 51.317; 4.433Coordinates: 51°19′N 04°26′E / 51.317°N 4.433°E / 51.317; 4.433
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province Antwerp
Arrondissement Antwerp
Government
 • Mayor Dirk Van Mechelen (open VLD)
 • Governing party/ies open VLD, N-VA
Area
 • Total 37.11 km2 (14.33 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2017)[1]
 • Total 26,750
 • Density 720/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Postal codes 2950
Area codes 03
Website www.kapellen.be

Kapellen (Dutch pronunciation: [kɑˈpɛlə(n)], old spelling: Cappellen) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality consists only of the town of Kapellen proper. On January 1, 2006 Kapellen had a total population of 25,948. The total area is 37.11 km² which gives a population density of 699 inhabitants per km².

A number of neighbourhoods in Kapellen have a residential character and are characterized by their villaparcs, exclusive landhouses and beautiful castles. Many who flee the always busy town enjoy Kapellen's peaceful nature.

The town's football club is R. Cappellen F.C. and has played at the national level for many years.

Famous inhabitants

References

  1. ↑ Population per municipality as of 1 January 2017 (XLS; 397 KB)


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