Kampenhout facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kampenhout
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View of Nederokkerzeel (part of Kampenhout)
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 Kampenhout
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Flemish Brabant | ||
| Arrondissement | Halle-Vilvoorde | ||
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| • Total | 33.49 km2 (12.93 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | Lua error in Module:Wd at line 1,575: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | ||
| Postal codes |
1910
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| Area codes | 016, 015 | ||
| Website | www.kampenhout.be | ||
Kampenhout is a town in Belgium. It is located in the Flemish Brabant province. This area is in the northern part of Belgium. Kampenhout is a "municipality." This means it is like a local government area. It includes a few smaller towns. These are Berg, Buken, Kampenhout itself, and Nederokkerzeel.
On January 1, 2006, about 10,956 people lived in Kampenhout. The total area of the municipality is about 33.49 square kilometers. This means about 327 people live in each square kilometer.
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Famous People of Kampenhout
Kampenhout has given special honors to several people. This honor is called "honorary citizenship." It means they are recognized for their achievements.
Some of these famous people include:
- Jules Penninckx
- Armand Preud'homme
- Raymond Impanis, a famous cyclist
- Will Tura, a well-known singer
- Kim Gevaert, an athlete
- Stef Maginelle
Important Events
Sabena Flight 548
On February 15, 1961, a plane crash happened near Berg. This was Sabena Flight 548. Sadly, everyone on board died. One person on the ground also passed away. This was a very sad event for the community.
Local Attractions
Brabant Center for Music Traditions
Kampenhout is home to the Brabant Center for Music Traditions. This center is a special place for music lovers. It has a collection of traditional folk music. The center also hosts different art shows. These shows change over time.
Images for kids
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Castle Ten Opstal
