Beauvechain

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  Beauvechain
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Beauvechain in Walloon Brabant
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Walloon Brabant Walloon Brabant
Arrondissement Nivelles
Coordinates 50°47′N 04°46′E / 50.783, 4.767Coordinates: 50°47′N 04°46′E / 50.783, 4.767
Area 38.58 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
6,529 (January 1, 2006)
49.66%
50.34%
169 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 10.68% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 14,796 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Marc Deconinck
Governing parties EC
Other information
Postal codes 1320
Area codes 010
Web address www.beauvechain.be

Beauvechain (Dutch: Bevekom) is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 6,529 inhabitants. The total area is 38.58 km², giving a population density of 169 inhabitants per km².

Beauchevain hosts a Belgian military airfield which formerly flew F-16 Fighting Falcon jets.

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