Schelle facts for kids

Schelle is also the German name for Šaľa, Slovakia.

Quick facts for kids Schelle
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Schelle Location in Belgium
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Antwerp
Arrondissement	Antwerp
Area
• Total	7.80 km2 (3.01 sq mi)
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Postal codes	2627
Area codes	03
Website	www.schelle.be

Schelle (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsxɛlə]) is a small town in Belgium. It is a municipality located in the Antwerp province. This province is part of the Flemish Region of Belgium.

Schelle is a single town. It does not include other smaller villages. In 2021, about 8,559 people lived in Schelle. The total area of the municipality is 7.80 square kilometers. This makes it a fairly compact place.

Famous People from Schelle

Schelle has been home to some notable individuals. These people have made a mark in different fields.

Hugo Coveliers: Politician and Lawyer

• Hugo Coveliers was born in Schelle in 1947.
• He became a well-known Belgian politician.
• He also worked as a lawyer.
• Mr. Coveliers is now retired from his public life.

Felix De Smedt: Judo Pioneer

• Felix De Smedt was born in 1923 and passed away in 2012.
• He was a famous judoka. A judoka is someone who practices judo.
• He is known for bringing the sport of judo to Belgium.
• He helped make judo popular in the country.

Gallery

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  Schelle, church: parochiekerk Sint-Petrus en Paulus

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  Power plant

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  Farm in Schelle

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  Farm in Schelle

See also

In Spanish: Schelle (Bélgica) para niños