Kapellen, Belgium

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.

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

Famous inhabitants

• Christine Soetewey, retired Belgian high jumper
• 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 Arsenal
• Gert Verhulst, co-founder of Studio 100
• Rocco Granata, singer

References

External links

• (Dutch) Official website

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