Jemeppe-sur-Sambre facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jemeppe-sur-Sambre Djimepe-so-Sambe  (Walloon)
Municipality
Balâtre Castle
Coat of arms
Jemeppe-sur-Sambre Location in Belgium
Country	Belgium
Community	French Community
Region	Wallonia
Province	Namur
Arrondissement	Namur
Area
• Total	46.80 km2 (18.07 sq mi)
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Postal codes	5190
Area codes	071
Website	www.jemeppe-sur-sambre.be

Jemeppe-sur-Sambre is a town in Wallonia, a region in Belgium. It is located in the province of Namur.

As of January 1, 2006, about 17,990 people lived in Jemeppe-sur-Sambre. The town covers an area of about 46.80 square kilometers (18.07 square miles). This means there are about 384 people living in each square kilometer.

About Jemeppe-sur-Sambre

Jemeppe-sur-Sambre is made up of several smaller villages or districts. These include Balâtre, Ham-sur-Sambre, Jemeppe-sur-Sambre itself, Mornimont, Moustier-sur-Sambre, Onoz, Saint-Martin (which has a small area called Villeret), and Spy.

Important Places to Visit

Jemeppe-sur-Sambre is home to some very interesting historical and natural sites.

Spy Cave

The Spy Cave is a very important place for understanding ancient human history. It is one of the most significant Paleolithic sites in Europe. This means that very old tools and remains from the Stone Age have been found here. Scientists have learned a lot about early humans from discoveries made in this cave.

Historic Castles

There are also two beautiful castles in the area.

• Balâtre Castle: This medieval castle is located in the village of Balâtre. It has a long history, dating back to the Middle Ages.
• Mielmont Castle: You can find Mielmont Castle in the village of Onoz. It is another historic building that adds to the rich heritage of Jemeppe-sur-Sambre.