Vilvoorde

Vilvoorde extends along the Zenne River, incorporating the main city center, two quarters named Koningslo and Houtem, and the small town of Peutie.

The settlement received its charter of rights from Henry I, Duke of Brabant, in 1192 to strengthen local support against the neighboring region of Flanders.

The municipality maintains Dutch as its official language, with 33.7 percent of residents speaking French, reflecting the linguistic diversity of Belgian communities.

The city connects to major transportation networks through railways established in 1835, facilitating travel between Brussels and other Belgian urban centers.

Local residents carry the nickname Pjeirefretters, referring to the traditional consumption of horse meat that characterizes the regional culinary identity.

Location: Arrondissement of Halle-Vilvoorde

Inception: January 1, 1977

Capital city: Vilvoorde

Operator: Stad Vilvoorde

Part of: Emergency zone Flemish Brabant West, Police zone Vilvoorde-Machelen

Shares border with: City of Brussels, Zemst, Machelen, Steenokkerzeel, Grimbergen

Phone: +3222554511

Email: info@vilvoorde.be

Website: https://vilvoorde.be

GPS coordinates: 50.92814,4.42449

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:35