Kapelle-op-den-Bos
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Kapelle-op-den-Bos is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Kapelle-op-den-Bos proper, Nieuwenrode and Ramsdonk. On January 1st, 2004 Kapelle-op-den-Bos had a total population of 8,851 (4,356 males and 4,495 females). The total area is 15.25 km² which gives a population density of 580.52 inhabitants per km².
Located at the intersection of the Willebroek to Brussels shipping canal and the Mechelen-Ghent railway line the town is home to the Etex Group NV group of companies which manufacture piping, roofing, gyprock and cement products. Numerous other industrial companies call Kapelle-op-den-Bos home and the General Seconary College Sint-Theresia College (STK) has a wide catchment extending beyond municipal boundaries.
The town was a target of heavy bombing during the First World War due to its proximity to transport routes. Among the many buildings destroyed the parish church of St. Nicholas was levelled however was rebuilt with a modern flavour - the nave retained its original arched windows however the steeple now appears as a crown.
External links
- Official website (http://www.kapelle-op-den-bos.be) - Only available in Dutcheo:Kapelle-op-den-Bos