12-583: Jette ( French: [ʒɛt] ; Dutch: [ˈjɛtə] ) 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 the City of Brussels , Ganshoren , Koekelberg , and Molenbeek-Saint-Jean , as well as the Flemish municipalities of Asse and Wemmel . In common with all of Brussels' municipalities, it
24-562: A population of 25,298 inhabitants. The total area is 2.95 km (1.14 sq mi), which gives a population density of 8,582/km (22,230/sq mi). The municipality is known for its calm and peaceful character. It is said that Berchem is a "village in the city". 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
36-882: Is Koekelberg with 21,609 inhabitants, and the smallest in area is Saint-Josse-ten-Noode , which is only 1.1 km (0.4 sq mi) and also has the highest population density , at 24,650/km (63,800/sq mi). Watermael-Boitsfort has the lowest population density, at 1,928/km (4,990/sq mi). The names of the municipalities are given in the two official languages of the Brussels-Capital Region: French and Dutch . * — English: "City of Brussels"/"Brussels-City" Berchem-Sainte-Agathe Berchem-Sainte-Agathe ( French , pronounced [bɛʁkɛm sɛ̃t aɡat] ) or Sint-Agatha-Berchem ( Dutch , pronounced [sɪnt aːˈɣaːtaː ˈbɛrxɛm] ), often simply called Berchem ,
48-445: Is legally bilingual (French–Dutch). As of 1 January 2022, the municipality had a population of 52,751 inhabitants. The total area is 5.19 km (2.00 sq mi), which gives a population density of 10,165/km (26,330/sq mi). Neolithic tools and remains of a Gallo-Roman villa have been found on the territory of Jette, proving the old age of the first settlements in this area. The fact that its first church
60-409: 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). As of 1 January 2022 , the municipality had
72-621: The municipalities in Belgium , the ones located in the Brussels-Capital Region were not merged with others during mergers occurring in 1964, 1970, and 1975. However, many territorial changes have occurred, predominantly between the City of Brussels and its neighbouring municipalities. The largest and most populous of the municipalities is the City of Brussels, covering 32.6 km (12.6 sq mi) with 176,545 inhabitants. The least populous
84-695: The Abbey possessed half of the municipality's territory and played an important social and economic role until the French Revolution . During the Ancien Régime , Jette was part of the town of Merchtem , located in modern-day Flemish Brabant , Belgium. In the 17th century, during the period of the Spanish Netherlands , the Finance Minister under Archdukes Albert and Isabella acquired and refurbished
96-499: The Brussels-Capital Region The 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region are the political subdivisions of Belgium 's central region . The government of each municipality is responsible for the handling of local level duties, such as law enforcement and the upkeep of schools and roads within its borders. Municipal administration is also conducted by a mayor, a council, and an executive. In 1831, Belgium
108-403: The buildings demolished the following year. Only the abbot's house was kept as a leisure house. In 1841, Ganshoren split from Jette. During the following decades, what remained of Jette gradually lost its rural character to become a suburb of Brussels . Its population, which was of around 10,000 in 1900 grew to more than 40,000 in 1971. Jette is twinned with: List of municipalities of
120-419: The old 12th-century Rivieren Castle in the village of Ganshoren , near Jette. In 1654, the minister's son made this estate into a barony , then five years later, into a county , which included Jette and several neighbouring villages. In the 1790s, the regime that was put in power by the French Revolution curtailed the religious freedoms drastically. The monks were expelled from the Abbey in 1796, and most of
132-570: Was dedicated to Saint Peter also indicates early Christianisation . During the Middle Ages , parts of the territory were feudal dependencies of the Duchy of Brabant . Under the duke's protection, Dieleghem Abbey was founded in 1095 by the Bishop of Cambrai and administered by Augustinian canons . In 1140, the Abbey's monks switched to the rules of the Premonstratensian order. In the 13th century,
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#1732848973654144-468: Was divided into 2,739 municipalities, including 20 within the current Brussels-Capital Region (which at that time did not exist). In 1841, a 21st and 22nd municipality were created when Berchem-Sainte-Agathe formally separated from neighbouring Koekelberg and Jette-Ganshoren split into Jette and Ganshoren . Since then, three municipalities have been merged with the City of Brussels : Laeken , Haren , and Neder-Over-Heembeek , in 1921. Unlike most of
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