Chièvres facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chièvres
Chieve (Picard)
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Market Place of Chièvres
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 Chièvres
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | French Community | ||
| Region | Wallonia | ||
| Province | Hainaut | ||
| Arrondissement | Ath | ||
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| • Total | 46.91 km2 (18.11 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
7950, 7951
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| Area codes | 068 | ||
| Website | www.chievres.be | ||
Chièvres is a city and municipality in Wallonia, a region in Belgium. It is located in the province of Hainaut.
As of January 1, 2018, Chièvres had about 6,899 people living there. The total area of the municipality is about 46.91 square kilometers. This means there are about 150 people living in each square kilometer. The Chièvres Air Base, an important air force base, is also located in this municipality.
Parts of Chièvres
The municipality of Chièvres is made up of several smaller areas, often called districts. These districts include:
- Chièvres
- Grosage
- Huissignies
- Ladeuze
- Tongre-Saint-Martin
- Tongre-Notre-Dame
History of Chièvres
World War I and Liberation
During the First World War, Chièvres was under military occupation for four years. This means it was controlled by an opposing army. In 1918, the 5th Battalion of the Gordon Highlanders, a brave group of soldiers, helped free the town.
To remember this important event, one of the main streets in Chièvres was named Rue Dudley Gordon. This street was named after Lieutenant-Colonel Lord Dudley Gordon. He was the leader of the 5th Battalion. The town gave him a special key to Chièvres as a sign of their thanks. In return, the battalion gave the town the flag they had fought under since 1915.
Images for kids
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The 12th-century chapel of St John the Baptist
