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Dison
Dizon (Walloon)
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 Dison
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium |
| Community | French Community |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province | Liège |
| Arrondissement | Verviers |
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| • Total | 14.01 km2 (5.41 sq mi) |
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| Postal codes |
4820-4821
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| Area codes | 087 |
| Website | www.dison.be |
Dison (pronounced dee-zohn) is a municipality located in Wallonia, which is the southern, French-speaking part of Belgium. It is found in the province of Liège.
As of January 1, 2006, Dison had a total population of 14,243 people. The total area of the municipality is about 14.01 square kilometers (about 5.4 square miles). This means it has a population density of 1,017 inhabitants per square kilometer, showing that many people live in a relatively small area.
The municipality of Dison is made up of two main districts: Andrimont and Dison itself.
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Discover Dison: A Belgian Town
Dison is a lively municipality in the heart of Belgium. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a town or city, where people live and work together. It's known for its community spirit and its location in a beautiful part of the country.
Where is Dison Located?
Dison is situated in the province of Liège. A province is a large administrative area, much like a county or state in other countries. Liège province is one of the ten provinces in Belgium. Dison is also part of Wallonia, which is the region of Belgium where French is the main language spoken.
People and Place: Dison's Population
In 2006, Dison was home to over 14,000 people. The size of the municipality is about 14 square kilometers. When you divide the number of people by the area, you get the population density. Dison's population density of 1,017 people per square kilometer means it's quite a busy place, with many homes and businesses close together.
How Dison is Governed
Like all municipalities, Dison has its own local government. The leader of the municipality is called the mayor. The current mayor of Dison is Véronique Bonni. She belongs to the Socialist Party (PS), which is also the main political group that holds the majority of power in the local government. This means the Socialist Party has the most seats or votes, allowing them to lead decisions for the municipality.
