Éghezée facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Éghezée
Inguezêye (Walloon)
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Éghezée Town Hall
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 Éghezée
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium |
| Community | French Community |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province | Namur |
| Arrondissement | Namur |
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| • Total | 102.81 km2 (39.70 sq mi) |
| Population
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| Postal codes |
5310
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| Area codes | 081 |
| Website | www.eghezee.be |
Éghezée (pronounced "eh-guh-ZAY") is a lovely town in Belgium. It's a "municipality," which is like a local government area. You can find Éghezée in the southern part of Belgium, in a region called Wallonia. It's also part of the Namur province.
As of January 1, 2010, about 15,169 people lived in Éghezée. The total area of the municipality is around 102.81 square kilometers (about 39.69 square miles). This means there are roughly 147 people living in each square kilometer.
Discover Éghezée
Éghezée is more than just one town. It's made up of several smaller districts or villages. These areas joined together to form the larger municipality we know today.
Villages of Éghezée
The municipality includes many charming villages. Each one has its own unique feel and history. These villages are:
- Aische-en-Refail
- Bolinne
- Boneffe
- Branchon
- Dhuy
- Éghezée (the main town)
- Hanret
- Leuze
- Liernu
- Longchamps
- Mehaigne
- Noville-sur-Mehaigne
- Saint-Germain
- Taviers
- Upigny
- Waret-la-Chaussée
Location in Belgium
Éghezée is located in the French-speaking part of Belgium called Wallonia. The province of Namur is known for its beautiful countryside and historic towns. Éghezée fits right into this lovely setting. It's a great example of a Belgian municipality with a mix of rural and community life.
