Kapellen, Belgium

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Country Belgium Region Flemish Region Postal codes 2950 Postal code 2950 Local time Friday 4:23 AM		Community Flemish Community Arrondissement Antwerp Area codes 03 Province Antwerp Area code 03

Weather 2°C, Wind S at 3 km/h, 96% Humidity

Kapellen ( [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.

Map of Kapellen, Belgium

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

Kapellen, Belgium Wikipedia

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Contents

Map of Kapellen, Belgium

Famous inhabitants

References