Chaudfontaine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chaudfontaine
Tchôfontinne (Walloon)
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 Chaudfontaine
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | French Community | ||
| Region | Wallonia | ||
| Province | Liège | ||
| Arrondissement | Liège | ||
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| • Total | 25.52 km2 (9.85 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
4050-4053
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| Area codes | 04 | ||
| Website | www.chaudfontaine.be | ||
Chaudfontaine is a lovely town in Belgium. It is located in the province of Liège, which is part of Wallonia. Wallonia is the southern, French-speaking region of Belgium.
Chaudfontaine is also famous for its natural mineral water. This water comes from deep underground springs. The well-known Chaudfontaine mineral water brand is owned by The Coca-Cola Company.
About Chaudfontaine
On January 1, 2006, Chaudfontaine had about 21,012 people living there. The town covers an area of 25.52 square kilometers. This means there were about 823 people living in each square kilometer.
The municipality of Chaudfontaine is made up of several smaller areas. These areas are called districts. The main districts are Chaudfontaine itself, Beaufays, Embourg, and Vaux-sous-Chèvremont.
Local Businesses
Chaudfontaine is home to some interesting companies. One well-known business is Galler chocolates. They make delicious Belgian chocolates. Another company is Magotteaux, which works with industrial materials. Of course, there's also the famous Chaudfontaine drinking water company.
Recent Events
In 2021, Chaudfontaine was greatly affected by heavy floods. These floods caused a lot of damage across Europe. The community worked hard to recover from the impact of the floods.
Government and Leadership
Chaudfontaine is led by a mayor. The mayor works with a local council to manage the town. They make decisions about local services and projects. The current mayor of Chaudfontaine is Laurent Burton. His political group is called UP!.
