Drogenbos

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Municipal flag Drogenbos
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Drogenbos in Flemish Brabant
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of Flemish Brabant Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement Halle-Vilvoorde
Coordinates 50°47′N 04°19′E / 50.783, 4.317Coordinates: 50°47′N 04°19′E / 50.783, 4.317
Area 2.49 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
4,876 (January 1, 2006)
45.63%
54.37%
1957 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 10.03% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 12,944 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Alexis Calmeyn (Drogenbos Plus)
Governing parties Drogenbos Plus
Other information
Postal codes 1620
Area codes 02
Web address www.drogenbos.be

Drogenbos is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality only comprises the town of Drogenbos proper. On January 1, 2006 Drogenbos had a total population of 4,876. The total area is 2.49 km² which gives a population density of 1,957 inhabitants per km².

Drogenbos is a municipality with linguistic facilities within Belgium. It is situated in the Flemish Region but has a French speaking majority.

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