Zaventem
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| Coordinates: 50°52′N 04°28′E / 50.867°N 4.467°E | |||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Province | Flemish Brabant | ||
| Arrondissement | Halle-Vilvoorde | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Francis Vermeiren (VLD) | ||
| • Governing party/ies | VLD, SP.A | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 27.62 km2 (10.66 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2010)[1] | |||
| • Total | 30,446 | ||
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) | ||
| Demographics | |||
| • Foreigners | 16.21% (7 January 2005) | ||
| Postal codes | 1930, 1932, 1933 | ||
| Area codes | 02 | ||
| Website | www.zaventem.be | ||
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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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[edit] Characteristics
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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.[2]
Railway stations in the municipality include Zaventem, Brussels Airport and Nossegem.
The postal code of the municipality is 1930.
[edit] Government and infrastructure
The Zaventem Fire Department (Brandweer Zaventem in Dutch) provides fire protection services.[3]
[edit] Economy
European Air Transport has its head office in Building 4-5 on the grounds of Brussels Airport and in Zaventem.[4] Ingersoll Rand has its European offices in Sint-Stevens-Woluwe in Zaventem.[5]
[edit] Former companies
When it existed, Virgin Express had its head office in Building 116 on the grounds of Brussels Airport and in Zaventem.[6] SN Brussels, which formed in 2002, had its head office in Airport Building 117 when it existed.[7] Prior to its disestablishment, Sabena had its head office in the Sabena House in Zaventem.[8] Prior to its disestablishment, Sobelair had its head office in Building 45 on the grounds of the airport and in Zaventem.[9][10] When Trans European Airways existed, its head office was in Building 117 of Melsbroek Airport.[11] When CityBird existed its head office was in Building 117D in Melsbroek Airport in Zaventem.[12] When Cargo B Airlines existed, its head office was in the Brucargo Building 706 in Zaventem.[13]
[edit] Education
Schools in Zaventem include Gemeentelijke (community) as well as catholic primary and secondary schools, and Gemeentelijke Academie voor Muziek, Woord en Dans.[14] Brussels American School (the United States Department of Defense school) is in Zaventem.
Zaventem has a library.[15]
[edit] Parks and recreation
Seven parks are located in Zaventem.[16]
[edit] Twin towns
Zaventem is twinned with Availles-Limouzine, France and Blankenheim, Germany.[17]
[edit] References
- ^ Population per municipality on 1 January 2010 (XLS; 221 KB)
- ^ IGN (1947). Saventhem (Map). 1:20000. http://patrimoine.met.wallonie.be/cartotheque/_private/framecartes/FrameCartX.asp?LG=fr&CO=IGN0833P&PR=BRUXELLES%20CAPITALE. Retrieved 2010-10-16.
- ^ "Brandweer." Zaventem. Retrieved on 23 October 2009.
- ^ "General Conditions of Carriage." DHL. Retrieved on 27 June 2010. "European Air Transport N.V./S.A., a company registered in Belgium with its business address at Building 4-5, Brussels Airport, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium;"
- ^ "Contact Us." Ingersoll Rand. Retrieved on 18 January 2011. "Europe Headquarters Alma Court Building Lenneke Marelaan 6 1932 Sint-Stevens-Woluwe Belgium"
- ^ "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."
- ^ "Survey: World Airlines." Flight International. 1-7 April 2003. 74.
- ^ "Contact Us." Sobelair. 5 December 2002. Retrieved on 27 May 2010.
- ^ "World Airline Directory." Flight International. 1 April 1989. 126.
- ^ "CityBird Offices." CityBird. Retrieved on 3 November 1999.
- ^ "cargo b in Belgium." Cargo B Airlines. 18 April 2008. Retrieved on 20 February 2012. "Brucargo Building 706 Box 75 1931 Zaventem, Belgium"
- ^ "Gemeentelijk onderwijs(academy of music, spoken word and dance)." Zaventem. Retrieved on 23 October 2009.
- ^ "Bibliotheek." Zaventem. Retrieved on 23 October 2009.
- ^ "Parken. Zaventem. Retrieved on 23 October 2009.
- ^ "Road sign in Zaventem naming its twin towns". http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:7759zaventemTwinCities.jpg. Retrieved 2010-03-16.
[edit] External links
- Official website (Dutch)
- Zaventem Fire Department (Dutch)
- Brussels Airport
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The centre of Zaventem across the lake in the park
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Zaventem town hall, formerly the Feldheim villa
