Saint-Josse-ten-Noode

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/saint-josse-ten-noode

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1. Where is Saint-Josse-ten-Noode?Northeastern sector of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
2. How many people live in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode?26,965 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2022)
3. What language do people speak in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode?French and Dutch (legally bilingual)
4. What is the population density?23,234 inhabitants/km² (60,180 inhabitants/sq mi)
5. What is the distinguishing feature?Smallest municipality by area and most densely populated in Belgium
6. Why is Saint-Josse-ten-Noode so crowded?It has a very high population density—about 23,234 people per square kilometer—so many people live in a small area.

Population Density: A measure of how crowded a place is, calculated by dividing the number of people by the area they live in.
Municipality: An administrative division of a country, typically a town or city, with its own local government and responsibilities.
Linguistic Duality: The official recognition and use of two languages within a specific region or country, as seen in Brussels.
Urban Geography: The study of cities and urban areas, focusing on their spatial structure, social dynamics, and environmental impact.