Kapellen, Belgium
For several other locations in Western Europe with the same name, see Kapellen.
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| Coordinates: 51°19′N 04°26′E / 51.317°N 4.433°ECoordinates: 51°19′N 04°26′E / 51.317°N 4.433°E | |||
| 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 2013)[1] | |||
| • Total | 26,546 | ||
| • 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
- Christine Soetewey, retired Belgian high jumper
- Sarah Bettens and Gert Bettens, musicians, 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
- Jacky Buchmann, politician, Entrepreneur
- Dirk Van Mechelen, politician, Flemish minister
- Thomas Vermaelen, football player currently playing for FC Barcelona
- Gordan Vidovic, ex football player ((Royal Excelsior Moeskron)) and Belgium national team
- Rocco Granata, singer
References
- ↑ Population per municipality on 1 January 2013 (XLS; 607.5 KB)
External links
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Media related to Kapellen, Belgium at Wikimedia Commons - (Dutch) Official website
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