Chimay Facts for Kids

For the brewery, see Chimay Brewery. For the imaginary lake in early modern cartography, see Lake Chimay.

Quick facts for kids

Chimay

Chimai (Walloon)

Chimay: Grand Place

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Chimay

Location in Belgium

Country

French Community

Arrondissement

Thuin

Area

• Total

197.10 km² (76.10 sq mi)

Population

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Postal codes

6460, 6461, 6462, 6463, 6464

Area codes

060

Website

www.ville-de-chimay.be

Bottles of Chimay beer represented on a mural of the railway station of Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium).

Chimay is a small city and a group of towns in Belgium. It's located in the province of Hainaut, which is part of Wallonia. In 2006, about 9,774 people lived there. The area is about 197 square kilometers. This means there are about 50 people living in each square kilometer.

Chimay is also where the Oise River begins. In 1977, 14 smaller towns joined together to form the municipality of Chimay. The town is very famous for its Chimay Brewery, which is run by Trappist monks at Scourmont Abbey. They make special beers and cheeses.

What's in a Name?
Parts of Chimay
People and Population
Fun Things to See and Do
Famous Products
Famous Faces from Chimay
Friends Around the World
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What's in a Name?

The name Chimay comes from an old word. It means "pretty" or "pleasant."

Parts of Chimay

The municipality of Chimay includes several smaller towns. Here are some of them:

Baileux
Bailièvre
Bourlers
Chimay (the main town)
Forges
L'Escaillère
Lompret
Rièzes
Robechies
Saint-Remy
Salles
Vaulx
Villers-la-Tour
Virelles

People and Population

The number of people living in Chimay has changed over time. In 1904, there were about 3,383 people. By 2003, the population grew to about 9,871. In 2016, there were around 9,850 people living in Chimay.

Fun Things to See and Do

Chimay has some interesting places to visit:

Chimay Castle: This is a beautiful old castle where the princes of Chimay used to live.
Lake Virelles: A lovely lake where you can enjoy nature.
The source of the Oise: You can see where the Oise River starts its journey.

Chimay is also known for its historic motor racing events. From the 1920s to the 1960s, big races were held on a track made from local public roads. Today, these events are still held, but they feature older, classic race cars.

Famous Products

Chimay Trappist beers and special cheeses are made in the town. These products are created by the Trappist monks at Scourmont Abbey. They are known and enjoyed all over the world!