Machelen
Machelen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɑxələ(n)]) is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, in the Flemish region of Belgium. The municipality comprises the towns of Diegem and Machelen proper. On 1 January 2006, Machelen had a total population of 12,500. The total area is 11.59 km2 (4.47 sq mi), which gives a population density of 1,078/km2 (2,790/sq mi). The official language of Machelen is Dutch.
Machelen | |
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St. Gertrudis church in Machelen | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Machelen | |
Machelen Location in Belgium
Location of Machelen in Flemish Brabant | |
| Coordinates: 50°55′N 04°26′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Flemish Brabant |
| Arrondissement | Halle-Vilvoorde |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jean Pierre De Groef (Vooruit) |
| • Governing party/ies | Samen Vooruit, N-VA |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.5 km2 (4.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 15,417 |
| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,500/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 1830, 1831 |
| NIS code | 23047 |
| Area codes | 02 |
| Website | www.machelen.be |
A portion of Brussels Airport is located in Diegem, Machelen, together with neighbouring town of Zaventem.
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