Sint-Genesius-Rode facts for kids
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Sint-Genesius-Rode
Rhode-Saint-Genèse (French)
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 Sint-Genesius-Rode
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 | 22.77 km2 (8.79 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
1640
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| Area codes | 02 | ||
| Website | www.sint-genesius-rode.be | ||
Sint-Genesius-Rode is a town in Belgium. It is a municipality located in the province of Flemish Brabant. This area is part of the Flemish region of Belgium.
The town of Sint-Genesius-Rode is situated between two important places: Brussels and Waterloo. Brussels is the capital city of Belgium. Waterloo is famous for a big historical battle. On January 1, 2008, about 18,021 people lived in Sint-Genesius-Rode. The total area of the town is about 22.77 square kilometers. This means there were about 791 people living in each square kilometer.
Sint-Genesius-Rode is very close to the Brussels-Capital Region. It is like a suburb of Brussels. Many people who work in Brussels might live here. The town is also very close to Wallonia, another region of Belgium.
People from Sint-Genesius-Rode
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Sint-Genesius-Rode. Here are a few:
- Paul Loicq (1888–1953): He was an important person in ice hockey. He served as the president of the International Ice Hockey Federation. This organization manages ice hockey around the world.
- Herman van Rompuy (born 1947): He is a well-known Belgian politician. He was once the President of the European Council. This is a very important role in the European Union, helping to guide its overall direction.
- Giovanni Ferrero (born 1964): He is an Italian businessman and writer. He leads a very famous company called Ferrero SpA. This company makes many popular sweets and chocolates.
- Family de Spoelberch: This family is known for leading the large brewery company AB InBev. A brewery is a place where beer is made.
See also
In Spanish: Sint-Genesius-Rode para niños
