Machelen | |
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Coordinates: 50°55′N 04°26′E / 50.917°N 4.433°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)[1] | |
• 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 |
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.
A portion of Brussels Airport is located in Diegem, Machelen,[2] together with neighbouring town of Zaventem.
Brussels Airlines has its corporate headquarters in the b.house on the grounds of Brussels Airport and in Diegem, Machelen.[2][3] Brussels Airlines formed in 2006 as a result of a merger between SN Brussels and Virgin Express.[4]
The Europe, Middle East, and Africa operations of Chevron Phillips are based in Stockholm Building in Airport Plaza in Diegem.[5]
Primary schools include:[6]
GISO Machelen provides secondary education.[7][8]
Bibliotheek Machelen-Diegem is the public library of the town.[9]