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* [[Dirk Van Mechelen]], politician, Flemish minister |
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Revision as of 11:41, 27 June 2016
Kapellen | |
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 Town centre | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
Location of Kapellen  | |
| 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 | 37.22 km2 (14.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 26,981 |
| • Density | 720/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 2950 |
| NIS code | 11023 |
| Area codes | 03 |
| Website | www.kapellen.be |
Kapellen (Template:IPA-nl, 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
- Dirk Van Mechelen, politician, Flemish minister
- Thomas Vermaelen, football player currently playing for FC Barcelona
- Gordan Vidovic, former football player
- Rocco Granata, singer
References
- ^ "Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2020". Statbel.
External links
Media related to Kapellen, Belgium at Wikimedia Commons- Template:Nl icon Official website
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