Kappeln

For Kappeln in Rhineland-Palatinate, see Kappeln, Rhineland-Palatinate.
Kappeln

Bridge over the Schlei

Coat of arms
Kappeln

Coordinates: 54°39′41″N 9°55′52″E / 54.66139°N 9.93111°E / 54.66139; 9.93111Coordinates: 54°39′41″N 9°55′52″E / 54.66139°N 9.93111°E / 54.66139; 9.93111
Country Germany
State Schleswig-Holstein
District Schleswig-Flensburg
Government
  Mayor Heiko Traulsen
Area
  Total 43.32 km2 (16.73 sq mi)
Population (2015-12-31)[1]
  Total 8,709
  Density 200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 24376
Dialling codes 04642, 04644
Vehicle registration SL
Website www.stadt-kappeln.de

Kappeln (Danish: Kappel) is a town in the district of Schleswig-Flensburg, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated on the north bank of the Schlei, approx. 30 km (19 mi) northeast of Schleswig, and 35 km (22 mi) southeast of Flensburg.

History

Kappeln was first mentioned in records in 1357. In 1870 Kappeln received town privileges, after it was a Flecken. A Flecken was a market town in Schleswig.

Twin towns

Kappeln has three twin towns.[2]

References

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