Berchem-Sainte-Agathe (French, bɛʁkɛm sɛ̃t aɡat) or Sint-Agatha-Berchem (Dutch, sɪnt aːˈɣaːtaː ˈbɛrxɛm), often simply called Berchem, is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. Located in the north-western part of the region, it is bordered by Ganshoren, Koekelberg, and Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, as well as the Flemish municipalities of Asse and Dilbeek. In common with all of Brussels' municipalities, it is legally bilingual (French–Dutch).
the municipality had a population of 25,298 inhabitants. The total area is , which gives a population density of . The municipality is known for its calm and peaceful character. It is said that Berchem is a "village in the city".
In the Middle Ages, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe was a modest village on the edge of Brussels. In 1795, it received the status of an autonomous municipality. In 1841, it separated from neighbouring Koekelberg, and in 1954, it became a part of the Brussels-Capital Region.
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe has a rich cultural and architectural heritage. Some of the main points of interest include:
The former Church of St. Agatha, an old 12th-century Romanesque church. Completely renovated from 1972 to 1974, it is now deconsecrated and used for cultural ceremonies and celebrations.
The Villa Marie-Mirande, an Art Nouveau house by the architect Victor Tinant
The Cité Moderne, a housing project designed and built from 1922 to 1925 by the modernist architect Victor Bourgeois
File:Eglise Sainte-Agathe.JPG|Former Church of St. Agatha
File:Villa-marie-mirande.jpg|Villa Marie-Mirande
File:Belgique - Bruxelles - Cité Moderne - 01.jpg|''Cité Moderne''
David Lachterman (1934–1992), radio and television comedian and commentary expert
Alexis Saelemaekers (b. 1999), football player who has played as a winger for R.S.C. Anderlecht and A.C. Milan
Françoise Schepmans (b. 1960), politician and former mayor of Molenbeek, was born there.
Jean-Claude Van Damme (b. 1960), actor and martial artist, was born there.
Rudi Vervoort (b.