Fosses-la-Ville facts for kids
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Fosses-la-Ville
Fosse-li-Veye (Walloon)
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Country | Belgium | ||
Community | French Community | ||
Region | Wallonia | ||
Province | Namur | ||
Arrondissement | Namur | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 63.24 km2 (24.42 sq mi) | ||
Population
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Postal codes |
5070
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Area codes | 071 | ||
Website | www.fosses-la-ville.be |
Fosses-la-Ville (pronounced "FOSS lah VEEL") is a city and a local area (called a municipality) in Wallonia, a region in Belgium. It is located in the province of Namur.
As of January 1, 2018, Fosses-la-Ville was home to 10,449 people. The total area of the municipality is about 63.24 square kilometers. This means that about 165 people live in each square kilometer of land.
The municipality is made up of several smaller areas called districts. These include Aisemont, Fosses, Le Roux, Sart-Eustache, Sart-Saint-Laurent, and Vitrival.
Exploring Fosses-la-Ville
Fosses-la-Ville has some interesting places to visit, especially if you like history and old buildings.
Historic Buildings
- The Collegiate church of Saint-Feuillen is a large church that was rebuilt in the 1700s. However, it still has a very old tower from the 900s, built in a style called Romanesque.
- The Chapelle Sainte-Brigide is a small, special chapel. It was built by Irish monks and is dedicated to Brigid of Kildare, an important Irish saint.
Friends Around the World
Fosses-la-Ville has special friendships with two other towns in different countries. These are called "twin towns."
Orbey, France
Robecco sul Naviglio, Italy
Gallery
See also
In Spanish: Fosses-la-Ville para niños