Berchem-Sainte-Agathe (French, ) or Sint-Agatha-Berchem (Dutch, ), 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). , the municipality had a population of 25,298 inhabitants. The total area is 2.95 km2, which gives a population density of 8582 PD/km2. The municipality is known for its calm and peaceful character. It is said that Berchem is a "village in the city".

History

In the Middle Ages, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe was a modest village on the edge of Brussels. In 1795, it received the status of an autonomous municipality. In 1841, it separated from neighbouring Koekelberg, and in 1954, it became a part of the Brussels-Capital Region.

Main sights

Berchem-Sainte-Agathe has a rich cultural and architectural heritage. Some of the main points of interest include:

Famous inhabitants