Essene is a submunicipality of Affligem in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. It was an independent municipality until the municipal reorganization of 1977. It is part of the Arrondissement of Halle-Vilvoorde and the .
Essene has several architectural heritage buildings, including several chapels, multiple farms, a brewery and a country house.
Essene was before the written as Esschene. After the French period Essene was incorporated into the of the Dyle department., Ch. (an VII). Esschene. In Le département de la Dyle ou première partie du dictionnaire géographique et topographique des neuf départemens de la Belgique. (p. 53-54). Brussels: Armand Gaborria.
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