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Berchem-Sainte-Agathe
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![]() Berchem-Sainte-Agathe's Municipal Hall | |
Coordinates: 50°52′N 04°18′E / 50.867°N 4.300°E | |
Country | ![]() |
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)[1] | |
• 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) |
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).
As of 1 January 2022[update], the municipality had a population of 25,298 inhabitants.[2] The total area is 2.95 km2 (1.14 sq mi), which gives a population density of 8,582/km2 (22,230/sq mi).[2] The municipality is known for its calm and peaceful character. It is said that Berchem is a "village in the city".