Kapellen, Belgium
Kapellen (Dutch pronunciation: [kɑˈpɛlə(n)] ⓘ, old spelling: Cappellen) is a municipality in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality lies in the Campine in the northern part of the province.
Kapellen | |
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Municipality | |
Town centre | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Kapellen | |
Kapellen Location in Belgium
Location of Kapellen in the province of Antwerp | |
| Coordinates: 51°19′N 04°26′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 | 37.22 km2 (14.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01) | |
| • Total | 26,981 |
| • Density | 720/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 2950 |
| NIS code | 11023 |
| Area codes | 03 |
| Website | www.kapellen.be |
Kapellen consists only of the town of Kapellen proper. In 2021, Kapellen had a total population of 27,157. The total area is 37.11 km2. Kapellen consists out of multiple neighbourhoods, Kapellen Center, the eastern part of Putte, Kapellenbos, Hoogboom and Zilverenhoek. 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.