Kapellen

municipality in Antwerp, Belgium

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Country: Belgium
Community: Flemish Community
Region: Flemish Region
Province: Antwerp
Arrondissement: Antwerp
Mayor: Dirk Van Mechelen (open VLD)
Governing parties: open VLD , N-VA
Total: 37.22 km (14.37 sq mi)
Density: 724.9/km (1,877/sq mi)
Area codes: 03
Website: www.kapellen.be

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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 km. 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.