Kapelle

Kapelle is a municipality and village in the southwestern Netherlands, located in the province of Zeeland. The municipality centers on the village of Kapelle and includes several smaller communities and rural settlements. It lies in a Zeeland countryside characterized by flat landscapes, waterways, polders and agricultural land, with proximity to the Belgian border and the Scheldt region.

The name Kapelle derives from a chapel that historically stood on the site; such religiously inspired place names are common in Dutch toponymy and reflect the historical importance of local religious structures.

The area is primarily rural, with agriculture and local services forming the backbone of the economy. Small-scale industry and tourism also contribute to the local economy, while the landscape and traditional Dutch rural architecture attract visitors. The region exemplifies typical Zeeland features, including dikes, canals and characteristic farmsteads.

Kapelle has a long-standing local administration typical of Dutch municipalities. It is governed by a municipal council and a mayor appointed under provincial and national procedures. The municipality has developed through the 19th and 20th centuries as part of broader reforms that reorganized local government in the Netherlands.

Notable features include historic churches and traditional rural buildings, as well as community events that reflect the region’s agricultural heritage and small-town life. For other uses of the name, see Kapelle (disambiguation).