Berchem-Sainte-Agathe
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe (French, pronounced [bɛʁkɛm sɛ̃t aɡat]) or Sint-Agatha-Berchem (Dutch, pronounced [sɪnt aːˈɣaːtaː ˈbɛrxɛm] ⓘ), often simply called Berchem, is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. Located in the north-western part of the region, it is bordered by Ganshoren, Koekelberg, and Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, as well as the Flemish municipalities of Asse and Dilbeek. In common with all of Brussels' municipalities, it is legally bilingual (French–Dutch).
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe
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Municipality | |
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe's Municipal Hall | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Berchem-Sainte-Agathe | |
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe Location in Belgium
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe municipality in the Brussels-Capital Region | |
| Coordinates: 50°52′N 04°18′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community French Community |
| Region | Brussels-Capital |
| Arrondissement | Brussels-Capital |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Christian Lamouline (LBR) |
| • Governing party/ies | LBR, PS-sp.a+, Ecolo-Groen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.95 km2 (1.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01) | |
| • Total | 25,502 |
| • Density | 8,600/km2 (22,000/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 1082 |
| NIS code | 21003 |
| Area codes | 02 |
| Website | berchem.brussels/fr (in French) berchem.brussels/nl (in Dutch) |
As of 1 January 2022, the municipality had a population of 25,298 inhabitants. The total area is 2.95 km2 (1.14 sq mi), which gives a population density of 8,582/km2 (22,230/sq mi). The municipality is known for its calm and peaceful character. It is said that Berchem is a "village in the city".