Kapellen, Belgium
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Location of Kapellen in the province of Antwerp
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| Coordinates: 51°19′N 04°26′E / 51.317°N 4.433°ECoordinates: 51°19′N 04°26′E / 51.317°N 4.433°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 | 37.11 km2 (14.33 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2016) | |||
| • 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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