Kapellen, Belgium
Kapellen | |
|---|---|
Town centre | |
Location of Kapellen | |
| Coordinates: 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 | 37.22 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 (Dutch pronunciation: [kaːˈpɛlə(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 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 country houses, 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.