Kapellen, Belgium
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| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  Antwerp |
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| Arrondissement | Antwerp | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 37.11 km² | |
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| Population – Males – Females - Density |
25,948 (January 1, 2006) 48.96% 51.04% 699 inhab./km² |
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| Unemployment rate | 6.27% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 15,342 €/pers. (2003) | |
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| Mayor | Dirk Van Mechelen (VLD) | |
| Governing parties | VLD, sp.a, VU-ID | |
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| Postal codes | 2950 | |
| Area codes | 03 | |
| Web address | www.kapellen.be | |
For the town in Styria, see Kapellen, Austria.
Kapellen (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.
[edit] Famous inhabitants
- Sarah Bettens and Gert Bettens, singers, formerly of K's Choice
- Geert Grub (1896-1980), poet, writer and Flemish activist
- Margaretha Guidone, activist for the environment and against global warming
- Didier Ilunga Mbenga, NBA basketball player
- Baron Paul Kronacker (1897-1994), politician
- Tom De Mul, football player currently playing for Sevilla FC
- Kevin Van Dessel, football player currently playing for Roda JC
- Dirk Van Mechelen, politician, Flemish minister
- Thomas Vermaelen, football player currently playing for AFC Ajax
[edit] External links
- (Dutch) Official website
- (Dutch) Handelaarswebsite 2950.be
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