Ganshoren

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Municipal flag Ganshoren
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Ganshoren municipality in the Brussels-Capital Region
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Brussels-Capital Region Brussels-Capital Region
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Arrondissement Brussels
Coordinates 50°52′N 04°19′E / 50.867, 4.317Coordinates: 50°52′N 04°19′E / 50.867, 4.317
Area 2.46 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
20,970 (January 1, 2006)
45.24%
54.76%
8541 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 16.4% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 12,662 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Other information
Postal codes 1083
Area codes 02
Web address www.ganshoren.be

Ganshoren is one of the nineteen municipalities located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium. On January 1, 2006 the municipality had a total population of 20,970. The total area is 2.46 km² which gives a population density of 8,541 inhabitants per km².