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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 2024 it had 40,461 inhabitants on an area of 52.2 km², a population density of 774 inhabitants per km². That is higher than the average of 377 per km² in Walloon Brabant and higher than the Belgian average of 384 per km².
By population, Braine-l'Alleud ranks 50th 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.
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.