Assesse facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Assesse Assesse  (Walloon)
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Assesse Location in Belgium
Country	Belgium
Community	French Community
Region	Wallonia
Province	Namur
Arrondissement	Namur
Area
• Total	78.16 km2 (30.18 sq mi)
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Postal codes	5330, 5332-5334, 5336
Area codes	083
Website	www.assesse.be

Assesse is a town in Belgium. It is located in the province of Namur, which is part of Wallonia. Wallonia is the French-speaking region of Belgium.

As of January 1, 2006, Assesse had a population of 6,252 people. The total area of the municipality is 78.16 square kilometers. This means there are about 80 people living in each square kilometer.

Villages of Assesse

The municipality of Assesse is made up of several smaller villages or districts. These include:

• Assesse
• Courrière
• Crupet
• Florée
• Maillen
• Sart-Bernard
• Sorinne-la-Longue

Exploring Crupet Village

The village of Crupet is especially famous for a few interesting sights.

• It has a special cave, called a grotto, dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua.
• You can also find the Crupet Castle there. This is a medieval donjon, which is a strong tower or keep, surrounded by a moat (a ditch filled with water).
• Crupet is also known for its old windmills.

Notable People from Assesse

Important Figures from Assesse

• Georges Gilkinet (born in 1971) is a well-known person from Assesse. He has served as a deputy prime minister in the Belgian government. A deputy prime minister is a high-ranking official who helps lead the country.

See also

In Spanish: Assesse para niños