Hannut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hannut
Haneu (Walloon)
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 Hannut
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | French Community | ||
| Region | Wallonia | ||
| Province | Liège | ||
| Arrondissement | Waremme | ||
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| • Total | 86.53 km2 (33.41 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
4280
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| Area codes | 019 | ||
| Website | www.hannut.be | ||
Hannut (pronounced like "ah-nyoo") is a city in Belgium. It is located in the Wallonia region. You can find it in the province of Liège.
In 2006, about 14,291 people lived in Hannut. The city covers an area of about 86.53 square kilometers. This means about 165 people live in each square kilometer.
Hannut is made up of several smaller towns and villages. These include Abolens, Avernas-le-Bauduin, Avin, Bertrée, Blehen, Cras-Avernas, Crehen, Grand-Hallet, Lens-Saint-Remy, Merdorp, Moxhe, Petit-Hallet, Poucet, Thisnes, Trognée, Villers-le-Peuplier, and Wansin.
Hannut is famous for the Battle of Hannut. This battle started on May 12, 1940. It was the first big battle between tanks in World War II. The city also has a fun water park. You can visit many old castles and a few interesting museums here. The city center has lots of restaurants to enjoy.
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Getting Around Hannut
It's easy to explore Hannut on foot or by bicycle. In the city center, cars must drive slowly. The speed limit is 30 kilometers per hour. This makes it a safe and friendly place for walking and biking. There are also places to park cars.
Bus Travel in Hannut
Buses are a good way to travel around Hannut and the nearby areas. The main bus company is called TEC. Bus line 127 connects Hannut to the Landen railway station. It also goes to the city of Huy.
Train Connections
From Landen railway station, you can catch trains on line 36. This train line connects to big cities like Brussels and Liège.
Major Roads Near Hannut
The European route E40 passes about 3 kilometers north of Hannut. This important road connects Hannut to Brussels, Leuven, Liège, and the city of Aachen in Germany.
See also
In Spanish: Hannut para niños
