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Braine-l'Alleud
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About Braine-l'Alleud
Braine-l'Alleud is a municipality in the province of Walloon Brabant in Wallonia, Belgium. On 1 January 2026 it had 40,815 inhabitants on an area of 52.2 km², a population density of 781 inhabitants per km². That is higher than the average of 380 per km² in Walloon Brabant and higher than the Belgian average of 387 per km².
By population, Braine-l'Alleud ranks 51st of Belgium’s 565 municipalities and 1st of the 27 municipalities in Walloon Brabant. By area it ranks 224th in Belgium.
The official language is French.
Population of Braine-l'Alleud since 2016
Between 1 January 2016 and 1 January 2026 the population of Braine-l'Alleud grew by 1,030 inhabitants (+2.6%), from 39,785 to 40,815. In the last year it changed by +59.
For population growth since 2016, Braine-l'Alleud ranks 403rd of 565. Over the same period the province of Walloon Brabant changed by +5.1% and Belgium by +5.3%.
Neighbouring municipalities
Braine-l'Alleud borders 9 municipalities:
Postcodes in Braine-l'Alleud
Distances from Braine-l'Alleud
| To | km | miles |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels | 22 | 14 |
| Charleroi | 29 | 18 |
| Leuven | 34 | 21 |
| Mons | 37 | 23 |
| Mechelen | 40 | 25 |
| Namur | 44 | 27 |
| Ghent | 63 | 39 |
| Antwerp | 65 | 41 |
| Hasselt | 74 | 46 |
| Kortrijk | 78 | 48 |
| Liège | 87 | 54 |
| Bruges | 102 | 64 |
| Ostend | 117 | 73 |
| Arlon | 151 | 94 |
Straight line between the centres of the municipalities. By road it is usually 20–40% further. Calculate another distance →
Nearby municipalities
More about Braine-l'Alleud: Wikipedia.