Kapellen, Belgium

For several other locations in Western Europe with the same name, see Kapellen.
Kapellen
Municipality

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Kapellen

Location in Belgium

Coordinates: 51°19′N 04°26′E / 51.317°N 4.433°E / 51.317; 4.433Coordinates: 51°19′N 04°26′E / 51.317°N 4.433°E / 51.317; 4.433
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 37.11 km2 (14.33 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2016)[1]
  Total 26,745
  Density 720/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Postal codes 2950
Area codes 03
Website www.kapellen.be

Kapellen (Dutch pronunciation: [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.

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.

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