Kapellen, Belgium

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name=Kapellen
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region=BE-REG-FLE
community=BE-NL
province=BE-PROV-AN
arrondissement=Antwerp
nis=11023
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18-64=
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mayor=Dirk Van Mechelen (VLD)
majority= VLD, sp.a, VU-ID
postal-codes=2950
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web= [http://www.kapellen.be/ www.kapellen.be]
lat_deg=51
lat_min=19
lon_deg=04
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"For the town in Styria, see Kapellen, Austria."

Kapellen (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.

Famous inhabitants

* Christine Soetewey, retired Belgian high jumper
* Sarah Bettens and Gert Bettens, singers, formerly of 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 AFC Ajax

External links

* [http://www.kapellen.be/ Official website]
* [http://www.2950.be/ Handelaarswebsite 2950.be]