Meise

In this article, we will explore the importance of Meise in contemporary society. From its origins to the present, Meise has exerted a great influence in various areas of daily life. Throughout history, Meise has been an object of fascination and study, and its impact has left its mark on culture, politics, economics and psychology. Through detailed analysis, we will discover how Meise has shaped our perceptions and behaviors, and examine its key role in the formation of individual and collective identities. Likewise, we will delve into the different perspectives and approaches that have been developed around Meise, in order to better understand its relevance in today's world.

For the German ornithologist, see Wilhelm Meise.
Meise
Municipality
Bouchout Castle
Bouchout Castle
Flag of Meise
Flag
Coat of arms of Meise
Coat of arms
Location of Meise
Map
Meise is located in Belgium
Meise
Meise
Location in Belgium
Location of Meise in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°56′N 04°20′E / 50.933°N 4.333°E / 50.933; 4.333
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementHalle-Vilvoorde
Government
 • MayorGerda Van den Brande (N-VA)
 • Governing party/iesN-VA, Samen Anders, PRO
Area
 • Total35.07 km2 (13.54 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
 • Total19,164
 • Density550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Postal codes
1860, 1861
NIS code
23050
Area codes02, 052, 015
Websitewww.meise.be

Meise (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɛi̯sə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Meise proper and Wolvertem (a deelgemeente), and, several smaller villages like Sint-Brixius-Rode, Oppem, Meusegem, Impde/Imde, Rossem, Westrode and quarters as Bouchout, Nerom and Slozen. As of January 1, 2006, Meise had a total population of 18,464. The total area is 34.82 km2 which gives a population density of 530 inhabitants per km2.

Meise is also a last name of a few families originating from Germany.

Transport

The A12 runs vertically through the middle of Meise.

Points of interest

  • The Eddy Merckx bicycle factory in Meise
    The Eddy Merckx bicycle factory in Meise
  • National Botanic Garden of Belgium
    National Botanic Garden of Belgium

Notable people from Meise

Some of Meise's most famous inhabitants are

Empress Carlota of Mexico (born the first Belgian princess) spent many secluded years at the Castle of Bouchout where she died in 1927.

Twin towns

References

  1. ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.

External links

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