Berchem-Sainte-Agathe Explained

Namefr:Berchem-Sainte-Agathe
Namenl:Sint-Agatha-Berchem
Picture-Legend:Berchem-Sainte-Agathe's Municipal Hall
Map:Berchem-Saint-Agathe Brussels-Capital Belgium Map.svg
Map-Legend:Berchem-Sainte-Agathe municipality in the Brussels-Capital Region
Arms:Blason Berchem-Sainte-Agathe.svg
Flag:Flag of Sint-Agatha-Berchem.svg
Flag Link:Symbols of Brussels#Municipalities
Arms Link:Symbols of Brussels#Municipalities
Community:
Arrondissement:Brussels-Capital
Nis:21003
Mayor: (LBR)
Majority:LBR, PS-sp.a+, Ecolo-Groen
Postal-Codes:1082
Telephone-Area:02
Web:berchem.brussels/fr
berchem.brussels/nl
Coordinates:50.8667°N 22°W

Berchem-Sainte-Agathe (French, in French pronounced as /bɛʁkɛm sɛ̃t aɡat/) or Sint-Agatha-Berchem (Dutch, in Dutch; Flemish pronounced as /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).

, the municipality had a population of 25,298 inhabitants.[1] The total area is 2.95km2, which gives a population density of 8582PD/km2. The municipality is known for its calm and peaceful character. It is said that Berchem is a "village in the city".

History

In the Middle Ages, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe was a modest village on the edge of Brussels. In 1795, it received the status of an autonomous municipality. In 1841, it separated from neighbouring Koekelberg, and in 1954, it became a part of the Brussels-Capital Region.

Main sights

Berchem-Sainte-Agathe has a rich cultural and architectural heritage.[2] Some of the main points of interest include:

Famous inhabitants

References

Citations

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Berchem-Sainte-Agathe IBSA . 2022-10-18 . ibsa.brussels.
  2. Web site: Berchem-Sainte-Agathe – Inventaire du patrimoine architectural. 2021-12-28. monument.heritage.brussels. fr.
  3. Web site: Villa Marie-Mirande – Inventaire du patrimoine architectural. 2021-12-28. monument.heritage.brussels. fr.