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{{Infobox Belgium Municipality
{{Infobox Belgium municipality
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|mayor=Filip Gijssels
|mayor = Pieter Claeys
|majority = [[Christian Democratic and Flemish|CD&V]]-[[New Flemish Alliance|NVA]]-[[Groen (political party)|Groen]]-Onafh
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[[File:Kaprijke, Belgium ; Ferraris map.jpg|thumb|Kaprijke on the [[Ferraris map]] (around 1775)]]
'''Kaprijke''' is a [[municipality]] located in the [[Belgium|Belgian]] province of [[East Flanders]]. The municipality comprises the towns of Kaprijke proper and [[Lembeke]]. On January 1, 2006 Kaprijke had a total population of 6,128. The total area is 33.71 km² which gives a [[population density]] of 182 inhabitants per km².
'''Kaprijke''' ({{IPA|nl|ˈkɑprɛikə}}) is a [[Municipalities of Belgium|municipality]] in the [[Belgium|Belgian]] province of [[East Flanders]]. The municipality comprises the towns of Kaprijke proper and {{ill|Lembeke|nl}}. In 2021, Kaprijke had a total population of 6,508.<ref name="stat">{{cite web|url=https://statbel.fgov.be/sites/default/files/files/opendata/bevolking/sectoren/OPENDATA_SECTOREN_2021.xlsx |title=Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 43007 |website=Statistics Belgium |access-date=7 May 2022 }}</ref>


==History==
The name Kaprijke comes from Gallo-Roman name "Capricum" which means "Land of Caprius". That it used to be the site of a Roman garrison can still be seen at the square in front of the old town hall.
The name Kaprijke comes from Gallo-Roman name "Capricum" which means "Land of Caprius". It used to be the site of a Roman garrison, which can still be seen at the square in front of the old town hall. Kaprijke received [[City rights in the Low Countries|city rights]] in 1240 by [[Joan, Countess of Flanders]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mijnplatteland.com/meetjesland/kaprijke/nl/ |title=Kaprijke |website=Mijn platteland |access-date=7 May 2022 |language=nl}}</ref>


During the 14th and 15th century, the cloth industry flourished in Kaprijke. However, during the period of religious strife during the 16th century, the merchants and cloth makers withdrew to safer locations. Following the resolution of the problems, the merchants and weavers did not return, leading up to the decline of the city of Kaprijke into a rural village during the 17th and 18th centuries.
During the 14th and 15th century, the cloth industry flourished in Kaprijke. However, during the period of religious strife during the 16th century, the merchants and cloth makers withdrew to safer locations. Following the resolution of the problems, the merchants and weavers did not return, leading up to the decline of the city of Kaprijke into a rural village during the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Kaprijke is known for its beautiful castle built in 1550, Hof ter Kruisen. It was commissioned by Andries of Baviere and finished in 1628.
Kaprijke is known for its beautiful castle built in 1550, Hof ter Kruisen. It was commissioned by Andries of Baviere and finished in 1628.


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In 1976, Kaprijke merged with another town called Lembeke, for a total population of around 6,200 people.
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[[Image:MnpKaprijkeMap.png|thumb|150px|left|Kaprijke is divided into two towns. 1:[[Kaprijke]] and 2:[[Lembeke]] proper]]
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[[File:Kaprijke, Belgium ; Ferraris map.jpg|thumb|left|Kaprijke on the [[Ferraris map]] (around 1775)]]
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In 1976, Kaprijke merged with another town called Lembeke, for a total population of around 6200 people.


Lembeke is the home of [[Lotus Bakeries]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.lotusbakeries.com/contact | title=Contact }}</ref> The [[Bardelaere Museum]] is located in Lembeke.
Kaprijke is the birthplace of poet and playwright, Dr. Hippoliet van Peene. Van Peene is best known for writing the poem "The Flemish Lion" which came to be the Flemish anthem.


==Famous inhabitants==
==Famous inhabitants==
*[[Roger De Vlaeminck]], cyclist, a.o. four times winner of [[Paris-Roubaix]]
*[[Roger De Vlaeminck]], cyclist, amongst other four times winner of [[Paris–Roubaix]]
*[[Hippoliet Van Peene]] (1811-1864), wrote the lyrics of the Flemish anthem [[De Vlaamse Leeuw]].
*[[Hippoliet Van Peene]] (1811–1864), poet and playwright, best known for writing the poem "[[De Vlaamse Leeuw]]" which came to be the Flemish anthem.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
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Image:MnpKaprijkeMap.png|Kaprijke is divided into two towns. 1: Kaprijke proper and 2:Lembeke
File:Kaprijke, parochiekerk Onze Lieve Vrouw Hemelvaart oeg44747 foto9 2013-05-05 13.44.jpg|Kaprijke, church: parochiekerk Onze Lieve Vrouw Hemelvaart
File:Lembeke, parochiekerk Sint Egidius oeg44646 foto2 2013-05-05 14.04.jpg|Lembeke, church: parochiekerk Sint Egidius
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{Commons category-inline}}
*[http://www.kaprijke.be Kaprijke] (Official website)
*[http://www.kaprijke.be Kaprijke] (Official website)


{{Geographic location
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|Centre = Kaprijke
|N = [[Sint-Laureins]]
|E = [[Assenede]]
|SE = [[Evergem]]
|S = [[Waarschoot]]
|W = [[Eeklo]]
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{{Municipalities in East Flanders}}
{{Authority control}}


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[[Category:Populated places in East Flanders]]

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Latest revision as of 06:59, 23 August 2024

Kaprijke
Municipality
Kaprijke town hall
Kaprijke town hall
Flag of Kaprijke
Flag
Coat of arms of Kaprijke
Coat of arms
Location of Kaprijke
Map
Kaprijke is located in Belgium
Kaprijke
Kaprijke
Location in Belgium
Location of Kaprijke in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°13′N 03°36′E / 51.217°N 3.600°E / 51.217; 3.600
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementEeklo
Government
 • MayorPieter Claeys
 • Governing party/iesCD&V-NVA-Groen-Onafh
Area
 • Total
33.64 km2 (12.99 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total
6,429
 • Density190/km2 (490/sq mi)
Postal codes
9970, 9971
NIS code
43007
Area codes09
Websitewww.kaprijke.be
Kaprijke on the Ferraris map (around 1775)

Kaprijke (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkɑprɛikə]) is a municipality in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Kaprijke proper and Lembeke [nl]. In 2021, Kaprijke had a total population of 6,508.[2]

History

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The name Kaprijke comes from Gallo-Roman name "Capricum" which means "Land of Caprius". It used to be the site of a Roman garrison, which can still be seen at the square in front of the old town hall. Kaprijke received city rights in 1240 by Joan, Countess of Flanders.[3]

During the 14th and 15th century, the cloth industry flourished in Kaprijke. However, during the period of religious strife during the 16th century, the merchants and cloth makers withdrew to safer locations. Following the resolution of the problems, the merchants and weavers did not return, leading up to the decline of the city of Kaprijke into a rural village during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Kaprijke is known for its beautiful castle built in 1550, Hof ter Kruisen. It was commissioned by Andries of Baviere and finished in 1628.

In 1976, Kaprijke merged with another town called Lembeke, for a total population of around 6,200 people.

Lembeke is the home of Lotus Bakeries.[4] The Bardelaere Museum is located in Lembeke.

Famous inhabitants

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  • Kaprijke is divided into two towns. 1: Kaprijke proper and 2:Lembeke
    Kaprijke is divided into two towns. 1: Kaprijke proper and 2:Lembeke
  • Kaprijke, church: parochiekerk Onze Lieve Vrouw Hemelvaart
    Kaprijke, church: parochiekerk Onze Lieve Vrouw Hemelvaart
  • Lembeke, church: parochiekerk Sint Egidius
    Lembeke, church: parochiekerk Sint Egidius

References

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  1. ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 43007". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Kaprijke". Mijn platteland (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Contact".
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