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Héron

Héron  (Walloon)
Municipality
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Flag of Héron
Flag
 Coat of arms of Héron
Coat of arms
Héron is located in Belgium
Héron
Héron
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community French Community
Region Wallonia
Province Liège
Arrondissement Huy
Area
 • Total 38.32 km2 (14.80 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
4217, 4218
Area codes 085
Website www.heron.be

Héron (French pronunciation: [eʁɔ̃]; Walloon: Héron) is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Liège, Belgium.

Geography

Héron is located on the river Mehaigne.

The municipality consists of the following districts: Couthuin, Héron, Lavoir, and Waret-l'Évêque.

Demography

On 1 January 2006 Héron had a total population of 4,534. The total area is 38.32 km2 which gives a population density of 118 inhabitants per km2.

Facilities

Héron is home to Couthuin Airport.

Gallery

  • L'église Saint-Hubert de Lavoir

    Saint Hubertus church in Lavoir

  • Envoz (Chateau de Potesta)

    Potesta castle in Envoz

  • 00 Héron 051017 (1)

    Typical old farm in Héron (17th century).

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