Schaerbeek or Schaarbeek is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region. Located in the north-eastern part of the region, it is bordered by the City of Brussels, Etterbeek, Evere and Saint-Josse-ten-Noode. In common with all of Brussels' municipalities, it is legally bilingual.
As of 1 December 2019, Schaerbeek had a total population of 132,861 inhabitants, 66,010 men and 66,851 women, for an area of 8.14 km², which gives a population density of 16,322/km².
The eastern part of Schaerbeek is a affluent area noted for its architecture and its convenient location.
The western part of Schaerbeek is home to Brussels' large Belgian Turkish community. The area around St. Mary's Royal Church is dubbed "Little Anatolia" because of all the Turkish restaurants and shops on Chaussée de Haecht. The area is also home to a significant Belgian Moroccan population and other immigrant communities such as Spanish, Congolese, and Asian immigrants. However, the district offers a social blend because of the numerous schools like the Hogeschool Sint-Lukas Brussel, the municipal administrations and the proximity of Rue Royale/Koningsstraat.