Schaerbeek
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Schaerbeek is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region in Belgium. Its name first appeared in 1120 as Scarenbecca, potentially derived from Old Dutch words for 'notch' and 'creek'. Historically, Schaerbeek was known for its sour cherry cultivation and donkeys used to transport them to market.
Statistics
Area
7.90 km²
Population
130,690