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Fosses-la-Ville

Fosse-li-Veye  (Walloon)
Town square and town hall
Town square and town hall
Flag of Fosses-la-Ville
Flag
Coat of arms of Fosses-la-Ville
Coat of arms
Fosses-la-Ville is located in Belgium
Fosses-la-Ville
Fosses-la-Ville
Location in Belgium
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
Area codes 071
Website www.fosses-la-ville.be

Fosses-la-Ville (French pronunciation: [fos la vil]; Walloon: Fosse-li-Veye) is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Namur, Belgium.

On January 1, 2018, Fosses-la-Ville had a total population of 10,449. The total area is 63.24 km2 which gives a population density of 165 inhabitants per km2.

The municipality consists of the following districts: Aisemont, Fosses, Le Roux, Sart-Eustache, Sart-Saint-Laurent, and Vitrival.

Main sights

  • Collegiate church of Saint-Feuillen, rebuilt in the 18th century. It has maintained a Romanesque tower from the 10th century.
  • Chapelle Sainte-Brigide, a small sanctuary built by Irish monks, dedicated to Brigid of Kildare

Twin towns

  • France Orbey, France
  • Italy Robecco sul Naviglio, Italy

Gallery

See also

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