Koekelberg

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/koekelberg

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Koekelberg?Northwestern sector of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
2. How many people live in Koekelberg?22,648 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2024)
3. What language do people speak in Koekelberg?Legally bilingual (French and Dutch)
4. What is the population density?19,162 inhabitants/km²
5. What is the transportation hubs?Interconnected Simonis and Elisabeth metro stations

Urban Fabric: The physical and social structure of a city, including its buildings, streets, and community.
Linguistic Duality: The coexistence and official recognition of two languages within a specific territory or institution.
Monumental Architecture: Buildings or structures of exceptional size, scale, and historical or cultural significance.
Metropolitan Area: A large city and its surrounding suburbs and towns that are economically and socially connected.