Drogenbos

Drogenbos (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdroːɣə(n)bɔs] (listen)) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality only comprises the town of Drogenbos proper. On January 1, 2006, Drogenbos had a total population of 4,876. The total area is 2.49 km² (0.96 sq mi) which gives a population density of 1,957 inhabitants per km² (5701/sq mi).

Drogenbos
Municipality
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Drogenbos
Location in Belgium
Location of Drogenbos in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°47′N 04°19′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementHalle-Vilvoorde
Government
 • MayorAlexis Calmeyn (Drogenbos Plus)
 • Governing party/iesDrogenbos Plus
Area
 • Total2.49 km2 (0.96 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total5,599
 • Density2,200/km2 (5,800/sq mi)
Postal codes
1620
Area codes02
Websitewww.drogenbos.be

The official language of Drogenbos is Dutch, as everywhere in Flanders. Local French-speakers (77% of the population) enjoy linguistic facilities.

Famous inhabitants

References
  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. www.mufdb.org


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