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Awans

Awan (Walloon)

Awans town hall

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Awans

Location in Belgium

Country

French Community

Arrondissement

Liège

Area

• Total

27.16 km² (10.49 sq mi)

Population

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Postal codes

4340, 4342

Area codes

Website

www.awans.be

Awans (pronounced "ah-wahn") is a lively municipality located in Wallonia, which is the French-speaking part of Belgium. It's part of the province of Liège.

This area is known for its friendly communities and beautiful countryside. Awans is a great example of a typical Belgian town.

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About Awans

Awans is a special place with a rich history. It combines modern life with traditional charm. The municipality is a hub for local activities and services.

Population and Area

As of January 1, 2006, Awans was home to 8,696 people. The total land area is about 27.16 square kilometers (around 10.49 square miles). This means there are about 320 people living in each square kilometer. This number, called population density, helps us understand how crowded or spread out a place is.

Districts of Awans

The municipality of Awans is made up of several smaller areas. These are often called "districts" or "deelgemeente" in Dutch. Each district has its own unique feel. The districts that form Awans are:

Awans (the main town)
Fooz
Hognoul
Othée
Villers-l'Évêque

Local Government

Like any town, Awans has a local government that helps run things. The mayor is like the head of the town. In Awans, the mayor is Thibaud Smolders from the PS party. The "majority" refers to the political parties that work together to make decisions for the town. In Awans, these parties are the PS, cdH, and Ecolo. They work together to improve the community.