Evere facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Evere
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Evere's Municipal Hall
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 Evere
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community French Community |
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| Region | Brussels | ||
| Arrondissement | Brussels | ||
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| • Total | 5.02 km2 (1.94 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
1140
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| Area codes | 02 | ||
| Website | www.evere.be/fr www.evere.be/nl |
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Evere is one of the 19 towns that make up the Brussels-Capital Region in Belgium. As of 2022, about 43,608 people live there. The town covers an area of 5.08 square kilometers (about 2 square miles). This means there are around 8,503 people living in each square kilometer. Like all towns in Brussels, Evere is officially bilingual, meaning both French and Dutch are spoken.
Contents
History of Evere: From Farms to a Modern Town
Evere's Early Days: A Farming Community
For a long time, Evere was mostly a quiet farming area. This was true until the end of World War I. The town was well-known for its skilled market gardeners. These farmers were pioneers in growing chicory, a special type of leafy vegetable. In French, it's called chicon, and in Dutch, it's witloof.
Evere and the History of Aviation
Between 1914 and 1945, Evere became a key place for aviation in Belgium. Nearby, in the town of Haren, important aviation companies were located. These included SABCA (a company that built airplanes) and SABENA (an airline).
A famous moment happened in 1927. Charles Lindbergh, who was the first person to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean, landed his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis, at the Evere airfield. More than 25,000 people came to welcome him!
Evere After World War II: Growth and Change
After the Second World War, Brussels grew very quickly. There wasn't much empty land left for building. This led to Evere's farms disappearing as more buildings were constructed.
From 1968 onwards, the NATO headquarters moved to a former airfield site in Haren. This brought many new businesses to the area. These businesses were mainly in the "tertiary sector," which means they offered services rather than making goods.
Interesting Places to Visit in Evere
Brussels Cemetery
Part of the Brussels Cemetery is located in Evere. The other part is in the nearby town of Zaventem, which is in Flemish Brabant. This cemetery is a significant historical site.
Brussels Mill and Food Museum
In September 2008, an old windmill in Evere was opened as a museum. This windmill was originally built in 1841. Today, it's called the 'Brussels Mill and Food Museum' (Musée bruxellois du Moulin et de l'Alimentation). It teaches visitors about mills and food history.
Important Company Headquarters Nearby
The NATO headquarters are located very close to Evere, in Haren. Many other big international companies also have their main offices near Evere. For example, KPMG is in Haren, Deloitte is in Zaventem, and Ernst & Young is in Diegem.
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Church of St. Vincent -
Brussels Cemetery's main entrance -
The former windmill at the Brussels Mill and Food Museum -
Tuinbouw garden city
Sports in Evere
Evere is home to the BUC Saint Josse Rugby Club. This team has won the Belgian Championship before. They currently play in the top rugby league in Belgium, called the Belgian Elite League.
Getting Around Evere: Transportation
Evere has good transport links. The Evere railway station is on line 26, which connects Halle to Vilvoorde. Another train station, Bordet railway station, is also located within the town of Evere on the same line.
See also
In Spanish: Evere para niños
