Drogenbos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Drogenbos
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 Drogenbos
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Flemish Brabant | ||
| Arrondissement | Halle-Vilvoorde | ||
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| • Total | 2.49 km2 (0.96 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
1620
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| Area codes | 02 | ||
Drogenbos is a small town in Belgium. It is a municipality located in the province of Flemish Brabant. This province is part of the Flemish region of Belgium.
As of January 1, 2018, Drogenbos had about 5,599 people living there. The town is quite small, covering an area of only 2.49 square kilometers. This means it has a high population density, with about 2,248 people living in each square kilometer. Drogenbos is very close to the Brussels-Capital Region. It is part of the big city area around Brussels.
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Language in Drogenbos
The official language in Drogenbos is Dutch. This is the main language spoken in the whole Flanders region. However, many people in Drogenbos also speak French. About 77% of the people living there speak French. Because of this, Drogenbos is one of the municipalities with special language rules. This means French-speaking people have certain rights to use French when dealing with local government.
Famous People from Drogenbos
Some interesting people have connections to Drogenbos.
Artists and Creators
- Joseph Loeckx: He is a famous comic artist. He is also known by his pen name, Jo-El Azara.
- Felix De Boeck (1898 - 1995): He was a well-known painter. A museum was opened in 1995 to show his artworks.
Historical Figures
- Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria: He was a Duke of Bavaria. He was an important ruler in history.
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