Berchem-Sainte-Agathe

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/berchem-sainte-agathe

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1. Where is Berchem-Sainte-Agathe?North-western part of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
2. How big is Berchem-Sainte-Agathe?2.95 km²
3. What language do people speak in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe?French and Dutch
4. What is the population (as of january 1, 2024)?25,787 inhabitants
5. What is the population density?8,741 inhabitants per km²
6. Why is it called a "village in the city"?It is called a village in the city because it stays calm and quiet even though it is surrounded by the busy city of Brussels.

Brussels-Capital Region: The administrative and political entity encompassing the city of Brussels and its immediate surroundings.
Municipality: A self-governing local administrative division, responsible for local services and governance.
Bilingualism: The ability to use and understand two languages, officially recognized in the Brussels-Capital Region.
Population Density: A measure of population per unit area, indicating how crowded a place is.