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  Zaventem
Location in Belgium
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| Sovereign state |  Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  Flemish Brabant |
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| Arrondissement | Halle-Vilvoorde | ||
| Coordinates | 50°52′0″N 04°28′0″E / 50.866667°N 4.466667°ECoordinates: 50°52′0″N 04°28′0″E / 50.866667°N 4.466667°E | ||
| Area | 27.62 km² | ||
| Population – Males – Females – Density |
28,651 (2006-01-01) 48.44% 51.56% 1037 inhab./km² |
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| Age distribution 0–19 years 20–64 years 65+ years |
(01/01/2006) 24.12% 58.90% 16.98% |
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| Foreigners | 16.21% (01/07/2005) | ||
| Unemployment rate | 7.24% (1 January 2006) | ||
| Mean annual income | €14,685/pers. (2003) | ||
| Mayor | Francis Vermeiren (VLD) | ||
| Governing parties | VLD, SP.A | ||
| Postal codes | 1930, 1932, 1933 | ||
| Area codes | 02 | ||
| Website | www.zaventem.be | ||
Zaventem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzaˑvəntɛm]) is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, in Flanders, one of the three regions of Belgium. The municipality comprises the towns of Nossegem, Sint-Stevens-Woluwe, Sterrebeek and Zaventem proper. On January 1, 2006 Zaventem had a total population of 28,651. The total area is 27.62 km² which gives a population density of 1,037 inhabitants per km².
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Brussels Airport is located in this municipality.
The official language is Dutch (as everywhere in Flanders). Small local minorities consist of nationals from many European Union-countries, USA and Canada, and from French-speakers. The French-speaking minority is represented by 6 members on the 29-seat local council.
An old name of the municipality is Saventhem.
Railway stations in the municipality include Zaventem, Brussels Airport and Nossegem.
The postal code of the municipality is 1930.
Government and infrastructure
The Zaventem Fire Department (Brandweer Zaventem in Dutch) provides fire protection services.[1]
Economy
Brussels Airlines has its corporate headquarters in the b.house on the grounds of Brussels Airport in Zaventem.[2] Brussels Airlines formed in 2006 as a result of a merger between SN Brussels and Virgin Express.[3] Prior to the merger, Virgin Express had its head office on the grounds of the airport in Zaventem.[4] SN Brussels, which formed in 2002, had its head office in Airport Building 117.[5] Prior to its disestablishment, Sabena had its head office in the Sabena House in Zaventem.[6]
Education
Schools in Zaventem include Gemeentelijke Basisschool nr 1, Gemeentelijke Basisschool nr 2, and Gemeentelijke Academie voor Muziek, Woord en Dans.[7] Brussels American School (the United States Department of Defense school) is in Zaventem.
Zaventem has a library.[8]
Parks and recreation
Seven parks are located in Zaventem.[9]
References
- ^ "Brandweer." Zaventem. Retrieved on 23 October 2009.
- ^ "Corp - Contact Us." Brussels Airlines. Retrieved on 23 October 2009.
- ^ "Sabena reborn: SN Brussels-Virgin Express merger 'set to take former Belgian flag carrier brand'." Flight Global. 27 October 2006. Retrieved on 23 October 2009.
- ^ "World Airline Directory." Flight Global. 30 March - 5 April 2004. 92.
- ^ "World Airline Directory." Flight International. 30 March - 5 April 2004. 71.
- ^ Von Schreiber, Sylvia. "Organisierte Pleite." Der Spiegel. 26 November 2001. "Wenige Stunden vorher geschah noch weit Merkwürdigeres: Polizisten der Brüsseler "Aufspürungsbrigade 4" drangen in die Privatwohnungen von vier Managern und in das Firmengebäude Sabena House am Flughafen Zaventem ein."
- ^ "Gemeentelijk onderwijs." Zaventem. Retrieved on 23 October 2009.
- ^ "Bibliotheek." Zaventem. Retrieved on 23 October 2009.
- ^ "Parken. Zaventem. Retrieved on 23 October 2009.
External links
- Official website (Dutch)
- Zaventem Fire Department (Dutch)
- Brussels Airport
 The centre of Zaventem across the lake in the park |
 Zaventem town hall |
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