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Cerfontaine
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Coat of arms of Cerfontaine
Coat of arms
Cerfontaine is located in Belgium
Cerfontaine
Cerfontaine
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community French Community
Region Wallonia
Province Namur
Arrondissement Philippeville
Area
 • Total 83.45 km2 (32.22 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
5630
Area codes 071
Website www.cerfontaine.be

Cerfontaine is a charming town located in the southern part of Belgium. It's part of a region called Wallonia, where people mostly speak French. Cerfontaine is known for its beautiful countryside and friendly community.

Welcome to Cerfontaine!

Cerfontaine is a municipality in the province of Namur. This means it's like a local government area. In 2006, about 4,546 people lived in Cerfontaine. The town covers an area of 83.45 square kilometers. This means there are about 54 people living in each square kilometer.

What's Cerfontaine Like?

Cerfontaine is made up of several smaller villages. These villages are Cerfontaine itself, Daussois, Senzeille, Silenrieux, Soumoy, and Villers-Deux-Églises. Each village adds to the unique feel of the municipality.

One of the most famous features near Cerfontaine is the Eau d'Heure lakes. These beautiful lakes are partly in Cerfontaine. They are also partly in the neighboring town of Froidchapelle. The lakes are a popular spot for outdoor activities.

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Rue du Moulin, the pavilion and the St. Lambertus church

Who Leads Cerfontaine?

The mayor of Cerfontaine is Christophe Bombled. He is part of a political group called MR-IC. The mayor and the local council work together. They make decisions about the town. These decisions help to improve life for everyone in Cerfontaine.

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