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'''Berchem''' ({{IPA|nl|ˈbɛrxɛm|-|Nl-Berchem.ogg}}) is a southern [[Districts of Antwerp|district]] of the [[municipality]] and city of [[Antwerp]] in the [[Flemish Region]] of [[Belgium]]. Berchem is located along the old ''Grote Steenweg'' ([[Dutch language|Dutch]] for 'Big Paved Road') that has connected [[Brussels]] to Antwerp for several centuries; the town borders the districts of [[Deurne, Belgium|Deurne]], [[Borgerhout]], [[Wilrijk]] and [[Antwerp (district)|Antwerp]] and the municipality of [[Mortsel]]. Berchem itself consists of three [[Quarter (country subdivision)|quarter]]s, ''Oud Berchem'', ''Groenenhoek'' and ''Nieuw Kwartier''.


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The [[R1 ring road (Belgium)|'Ring']], Antwerp's circular motorway which follows the track of the former city defense walls, cuts Berchem in two parts, separating the urban inner city area of Oud-Berchem (''intra muros'') from the more residential and suburban areas Groenenhoek, Pulhof and Nieuw Kwartier (''extra muros'').
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'''Berchem''' is a southern [[Districts of Antwerp|district]] of the [[municipality]] and city of [[Antwerp]] in the [[Flemish Region]] of [[Belgium]]. Berchem is located along the old ''Grote Steenweg'' ([[Dutch language|Dutch]] for 'Big Paved Road') that has connected [[Brussels]] to Antwerp for several centuries; the town borders the districts of [[Deurne, Belgium|Deurne]], [[Borgerhout]], [[Wilrijk]] and [[Antwerp (district)|Antwerp]] and the municipality of [[Mortsel]]. Berchem itself consists of three [[Quarter (country subdivision)|quarter]]s, ''Oud Berchem'', ''Groenenhoek'' and ''Nieuw Kwartier''.


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== Political structure ==
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The 'Ring', Antwerp's circular motorway which follows the track of the former city defense walls, cuts Berchem in two parts, separating the urban inner city area of Oud-Berchem (''intra muros'') from the more residential and suburban areas Groenenhoek en Nieuw Kwartier (''extra muros'').

==Demography==
Berchem's total surface is over {{convert|1500|acre|km2}}, and it is inhabited by more than 40,000 citizens.

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==Political structure==
After the decentralization of Antwerp in 2000, Berchem became a semi-independent district with its own legislative body, the so-called [[District]]sraad (''District Council''), and its own executive college. The District Council includes 25 members, directly elected for six-year terms by popular vote. The executive college comprises five [[alderman|Aldermen]] (''Districts[[schepen]]en''), including a District Mayor (''Districtsburgemeester''), who are installed by the District Council.
After the decentralization of Antwerp in 2000, Berchem became a semi-independent district with its own legislative body, the so-called [[District]]sraad (''District Council''), and its own executive college. The District Council includes 25 members, directly elected for six-year terms by popular vote. The executive college comprises five [[alderman|Aldermen]] (''Districts[[schepen]]en''), including a District Mayor (''Districtsburgemeester''), who are installed by the District Council.


==Points of interest==
== Points of interest ==
The [[Zurenborg]] area hosts a high concentration of [[Art Nouveau]] and other [[fin-de-siècle]] style townhouses, many built between 1894 and 1906. The main streets of interest are ''Cogels-Osylei'', ''Transvaalstraat'', and ''Waterloostraat''. After the area was slated for demolition in the 1960s, to be replaced with a business and office complex, demolition was prevented when the area got monumental status in the 1980s. In recent years, the area has become an attraction for architecture-minded visitors.
The [[Zurenborg]] area hosts a high concentration of [[Art Nouveau]] and other [[fin-de-siècle]] style townhouses, many built between 1894 and 1906. The main streets of interest are ''Cogels-Osylei'', ''Transvaalstraat'', and ''Waterloostraat''. After the area was slated for demolition in the 1960s, to be replaced with a business and office complex, demolition was prevented when the area got monumental status in the 1980s. In recent years, the area has become an attraction for architecture-minded visitors.


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The Groenenhoek is home to the [[Vlaams Tram- en Autobusmuseum|Flemish Tram and Bus Museum]].
The Groenenhoek is home to the [[Vlaams Tram- en Autobusmuseum|Flemish Tram and Bus Museum]].


==Transport==
== Transport ==
The railway station of [[Antwerpen-Berchem railway station|Antwerpen-Berchem]], located within the district, is the second largest station in the city of Antwerp. With a few exceptions, such as the [[Thalys]] high-speed train, almost all trains stopping in Antwerp have a stop at Antwerpen-Berchem station.<ref>http://www.belgianrail.be/en/stations-and-train/search-a-station/6/antwerpen-berchem.aspx Retrieved June 5, 2016</ref> The district of Berchem is also served by the [[Antwerp Tram|Antwerp tram]] routes 4,7,9,11 and 15, and numerous bus lines, which connect Berchem with the bordering districts and communities, and are operated by the [[Flanders|Flemish]] transport company [[De Lijn]]. <ref>https://www.delijn.be/en/perronindeling/netplannen/netplannen-belbusgebieden-antwerpen.html Retrieved on June 5, 2016</ref>
The railway station of [[Antwerpen-Berchem railway station|Antwerpen-Berchem]], located within the district, is the second largest station in the city of Antwerp. With a few exceptions, such as the [[Thalys]] high-speed train, almost all trains stopping in Antwerp have a stop at Antwerpen-Berchem station.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.belgianrail.be/en/stations-and-train/search-a-station/6/antwerpen-berchem.aspx |title=Antwerpen-Berchem |website=www.belgianrail.be |access-date=June 5, 2016}}</ref> The district of Berchem is also served by the [[Antwerp Tram|Antwerp tram]] routes [[Tram_route_4_(Antwerp)|4]],7,[[Tram_route_9_(Antwerp)|9]],[[Tram_route_11_(Antwerp)|11]] and 15, and numerous bus lines, which connect Berchem with the bordering districts and communities, and are operated by the [[Flanders|Flemish]] transport company [[De Lijn]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.delijn.be/en/perronindeling/netplannen/netplannen-belbusgebieden-antwerpen.html |title=Network maps Antwerp - de Lijn |website=www.delijn.be |access-date=June 5, 2016 |archive-date=December 22, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222143034/https://www.delijn.be/en/perronindeling/netplannen/netplannen-belbusgebieden-antwerpen.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>


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== Sports ==
{{Asof|2016}} the Taiwanese airline [[EVA Air]] provides shuttle bus services to and from [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]] from Berchem, (near Antwerp-Berchem bus station); that way Belgium-based customers may use its flights to and from Amsterdam. The service is co-operated with Reizen Lauwers NV.<ref>"[http://www.evaair.com/en-us/check-in-baggage-and-airports/shuttle-bus-service/shuttle-bus-service-between-belgium-and-amsterdam-airport/ Between Belgium and Amsterdam Airport]." [[EVA Air]]. Retrieved on February 29, 2016.</ref>

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==Sports==
The local football team is [[K. Berchem Sport|Koninklijk Berchem Sport]].
The local football team is [[K. Berchem Sport|Koninklijk Berchem Sport]].


==Notable people==
== Notable people ==
See the category [[:Category:People from Berchem]].
See the [[:Category:People from Berchem]].


==References==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
{{Commons category|Berchem, Antwerp}}
*[http://berchem.antwerpen.be Berchem District Official Webpage]
*[http://berchem.antwerpen.be Berchem District Official Webpage]
*[http://www.antwerpen.be Greater Antwerp Official Webpage]
*[http://www.antwerpen.be Greater Antwerp Official Webpage]


{{Districts of Antwerp}}
{{Populated places in Antwerp}}
{{Authority control}}

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[[Category:Districts of Antwerp]]
[[Category:Districts of Antwerp]]
[[Category:Populated places in Antwerp (province)]]
[[Category:Former municipalities of Antwerp Province]]
[[Category:Populated places in Belgium]]

Latest revision as of 05:17, 1 September 2024

For the Dutch Golden Age painter, see Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem. For Dead Man Ray album, see Berchem (album). For the town in Luxembourg, see Berchem, Luxembourg. For the village in East Flanders, see Kluisbergen.
Berchem
District of Antwerp
Flag of Berchem
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Coat of arms of Berchem
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Location of Berchem
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Location of Berchem in Antwerp
Location of Berchem in Antwerp
Berchem is located in Belgium
Berchem
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Berchem is located in Antwerp Province
Berchem
Berchem
Coordinates: 51°12′00″N 4°25′00″E / 51.20000°N 4.41667°E / 51.20000; 4.41667
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province Antwerp
ArrondissementAntwerp
MunicipalityAntwerp
Area
[1]
 • Total
5.70 km2 (2.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
43,180
 • Density7,600/km2 (20,000/sq mi)
Postal codes
2600
Area codes03
Website[1]

Berchem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɛrxɛm] ⓘ) is a southern district of the municipality and city of Antwerp in the Flemish Region of Belgium. Berchem is located along the old Grote Steenweg (Dutch for 'Big Paved Road') that has connected Brussels to Antwerp for several centuries; the town borders the districts of Deurne, Borgerhout, Wilrijk and Antwerp and the municipality of Mortsel. Berchem itself consists of three quarters, Oud Berchem, Groenenhoek and Nieuw Kwartier.

The 'Ring', Antwerp's circular motorway which follows the track of the former city defense walls, cuts Berchem in two parts, separating the urban inner city area of Oud-Berchem (intra muros) from the more residential and suburban areas Groenenhoek, Pulhof and Nieuw Kwartier (extra muros).

Political structure

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After the decentralization of Antwerp in 2000, Berchem became a semi-independent district with its own legislative body, the so-called Districtsraad (District Council), and its own executive college. The District Council includes 25 members, directly elected for six-year terms by popular vote. The executive college comprises five Aldermen (Districtsschepenen), including a District Mayor (Districtsburgemeester), who are installed by the District Council.

Points of interest

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The Zurenborg area hosts a high concentration of Art Nouveau and other fin-de-siècle style townhouses, many built between 1894 and 1906. The main streets of interest are Cogels-Osylei, Transvaalstraat, and Waterloostraat. After the area was slated for demolition in the 1960s, to be replaced with a business and office complex, demolition was prevented when the area got monumental status in the 1980s. In recent years, the area has become an attraction for architecture-minded visitors.

The Driekoningenstraat - Statiestraat is the main shopping and commercial area of Berchem. Though suffering competition from suburban shopping centers, the retail highstreet still has an interesting mix of Belgian, local, and international convenience and non-food stores. The highstreet has recently been refurbished, giving more space to pedestrians.

The Groenenhoek is home to the Flemish Tram and Bus Museum.

Transport

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The railway station of Antwerpen-Berchem, located within the district, is the second largest station in the city of Antwerp. With a few exceptions, such as the Thalys high-speed train, almost all trains stopping in Antwerp have a stop at Antwerpen-Berchem station.[2] The district of Berchem is also served by the Antwerp tram routes 4,7,9,11 and 15, and numerous bus lines, which connect Berchem with the bordering districts and communities, and are operated by the Flemish transport company De Lijn.[3]

Sports

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The local football team is Koninklijk Berchem Sport.

Notable people

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See the Category:People from Berchem.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 11002T". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Antwerpen-Berchem". www.belgianrail.be. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
  3. ^ "Network maps Antwerp - de Lijn". www.delijn.be. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
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