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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

Kapellen, Belgium

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.

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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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