Kapelle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kapelle
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Kapelle town centre
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Location in Zeeland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Zeeland | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 49.63 km2 (19.16 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 37.13 km2 (14.34 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 12.50 km2 (4.83 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 12,522 | ||
| • Density | 337/km2 (870/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Kapellenaar | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
4420–4429
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| Area code | 0113 | ||
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Kapelle is a town and a municipality in the southwestern Netherlands. A municipality is like a local government area. It is located on Zuid-Beveland, which is a peninsula. In 2023, about 13,051 people lived in Kapelle.
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Towns and Villages in Kapelle
The municipality of Kapelle includes several smaller towns and villages. These are called population centers.
- Biezelinge
- Eversdijk
- Kapelle
- Schore
- Wemeldinge
Understanding Kapelle's Landscape
Kapelle is known for its flat landscape. It is typical of the Zeeland province. This area is very close to sea level.
Getting Around Kapelle
Kapelle has good transport links. The Kapelle-Biezelinge railway station connects the area to other places. This station is part of the main railway line.
Railway Connections
Passenger railway Vlissingen to Roosendaal (part of line 11), with stations (grouped by municipality, bolded), and official station abbreviations:
- Vlissingen (vs)
- Vlissingen Souburg (vss)
- Middelburg (mdb)
- Arnemuiden (arn)
- Goes (gs)
- Kapelle-Biezelinge (bzl)
- Kruiningen-Yerseke (krg) (mun. Reimerswaal)
- Krabbendijke (kbd)
- Rilland-Bath (rb)
- Bergen op Zoom (bgn)
- Roosendaal (rsd) edit
The railway line helps people travel easily. It links Kapelle to bigger cities.
Famous People from Kapelle
Many interesting people have come from Kapelle and its nearby villages. They are known for their work in different fields.
Writers and Politicians
- Annie M.G. Schmidt (1911 in Kapelle – 1995): She was a famous Dutch writer. She wrote many popular songs and stories for children and adults.
- Jan Elburg (born 1919 in Wemeldinge – 1992): He was a Dutch poet. Poets write poems.
- Jan Peter Balkenende (born 1956 in Biezelinge): He was a politician. He served as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 2002 to 2010.
- Jan Kees de Jager (born 1969 in Kapelle): He was also a Dutch politician. He used to be the Dutch finance minister.
Sports Stars
- François Marits (1884 in Kapelle – 1945): He was a Dutch sports shooter. He competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
- Jo de Roo (born 1937 in Schore): He was a professional road racing cyclist. He competed in bike races.
- John Karelse (born 1970 in Wemeldinge): He was a football goalkeeper. He played in many club games.
- Aron Schreuder (born 2000 in Kapelle): He is a well-known Dutch futsal player. Futsal is a type of indoor football.
Kapelle's International Friends
Kapelle has special connections with towns in other countries. This is called town twinning. It helps different communities learn from each other.
Sister Cities Around the World
Kapelle is twinned with:
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This means Kapelle and Orry-la-Ville are like sister towns. They share culture and ideas.
Images for kids
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Kapelle, Hervormde kerk, (Dutch Reformed)
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Train station Kapelle-Biezelinge
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Wemeldinge, monumental house
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Sailing competition, Wemeldinge
See also
In Spanish: Kapelle para niños
