Machelen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɑxələ(n)]) is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, in the Flemish region of Belgium. The municipality comprises the towns of Diegem and Machelen proper. On 1 January 2006, Machelen had a total population of 12,500. The total area is 11.59 km (4.47 sq mi), which gives a population density of 1,078/km (2,790/sq mi). The official language of Machelen is Dutch.

A portion of Brussels Airport is located in Diegem, Machelen, together with neighbouring town of Zaventem.

Economy

Brussels Airlines has its corporate headquarters in the b.house on the grounds of Brussels Airport and in Diegem, Machelen. Brussels Airlines formed in 2006 as a result of a merger between SN Brussels and Virgin Express.

The Europe, Middle East, and Africa operations of Chevron Phillips are based in Stockholm Building in Airport Plaza in Diegem.

Education

Primary schools include:

• Gemeentelijke Basisschool De Fonkel (Diegem)
• Basisschool De Sterrenhemel
• Vrije Basisschool De Windroos
• Parochiale Basisschool (Diegem)

GISO Machelen provides secondary education.

Bibliotheek Machelen-Diegem is the public library of the town.