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Aywaille

Aiwêye  (Walloon)
The Amblève in Aywaille
The Amblève in Aywaille
Coat of arms of Aywaille
Coat of arms
Aywaille is located in Belgium
Aywaille
Aywaille
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community French Community
Region Wallonia
Province Liège
Arrondissement Liège
Area
 • Total 79.97 km2 (30.88 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
4920
Area codes 04
Website www.aywaille.be

Aywaille is a lovely town located in the province of Liège, Belgium. It's part of a region called Wallonia.

As of January 1, 2012, about 11,697 people lived in Aywaille. The town covers an area of 80.04 square kilometers. This means there are about 146 people living in each square kilometer.

A big part of Aywaille, almost half, is covered by forests and wild areas. About 30% is farmland, and the rest, about 24%, is where buildings and homes are.

The people who live in Aywaille are called "Aqualiens." This name comes from an old Latin phrase, "Aqualia loca." It means "area full of water" or "muddy land," which tells us a bit about the history of the place!

Parts of Aywaille

The municipality of Aywaille is made up of several smaller areas, like mini-towns or districts. These are Aywaille itself, Ernonheid, Harzé, and Sougné-Remouchamps.

Villages in Aywaille

Within these districts, you'll find many charming villages. Some of these include Awan, Chambralles, Deigné, Paradis, Houssonloge, and Pouhon. Other villages are Havelange, Kin, Stoqueu, Martinrive, Nonceveux, Playe, Quarreux, Sedoz, Septroux, Sougné, Remouchamps, and Ville-au-Bois. Each village adds to the unique feel of Aywaille.

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In Spanish: Aywaille for kids In Spanish: Aywaille para niños

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