Gesves facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gesves
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| Country | Belgium | |
| Region | Wallonia | |
| Community | French Community | |
| Province | Namur | |
| Arrondissement | Namur | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 64.92 km2 (25.07 sq mi) | |
| Population
(January 2010)
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| • Total | 6,764 | |
| • Density | 104.190/km2 (269.85/sq mi) | |
| Postal codes |
5340
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| Area codes | 083 | |
Gesves is a cool place in Belgium. It's a type of town called a municipality. You can find it in the Wallonia region, which is in the province of Namur.
Gesves is made up of smaller areas called districts. These include Faulx-les-Tombes, Gesves itself, Haltinne, Mozet, and Sorée. There are also tiny villages called hamlets like Gramptinne, Haut-Bois, Goyet, and Strud .
As of December 1, 2019, about 7,246 people lived in Gesves. The total area of the municipality is about 64.92 square kilometers. This means there are about 97 people living in each square kilometer. The population has grown quite a bit over the years!
What is Gesves Like?
Gesves is a municipality in the Wallonia region of Belgium. It's located in the beautiful province of Namur. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a town or a small city.
Districts and Hamlets
The municipality of Gesves includes several different parts. These are called districts. The main districts are Faulx-les-Tombes, Gesves, Haltinne, Mozet, and Sorée.
There are also smaller places called hamlets. These include Gramptinne and Haut-Bois. Two other hamlets are very special for discoveries:
- Goyet is a place where scientists found signs of ancient people called Neanderthals. They lived there during the glacial (ice age) times.
- Strud is famous for a very old insect fossil. This fossil is called Strudiella devonica. It's from a time called the Late Devonian period, which was millions of years ago!
People and Numbers
The number of people living in Gesves has been growing. On January 1, 2006, there were 6,321 residents. By December 1, 2019, the population had increased to 7,246 people. This means about 14.63% more people moved to Gesves in 13 years!
The mayor of Gesves is Martin Van Audenrode. The main political group in charge is called RPG plus.
See Also
In Spanish: Gesves para niños
