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Jodoigne
Djodogne (Walloon)
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 Jodoigne
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | French Community | ||
| Region | Wallonia | ||
| Province | Walloon Brabant | ||
| Arrondissement | Nivelles | ||
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| • Total | 73.31 km2 (28.31 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
1370
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| Area codes | 010 | ||
| Website | www.jodoigne.be | ||
Jodoigne (pronounced "zho-DWAHN") is a city and municipality in Wallonia, a region in Belgium. It is located in the province of Walloon Brabant.
On January 1, 2006, Jodoigne had a total population of 12,440 people. The city covers an area of about 73.31 square kilometers (28.3 square miles). This means there are around 170 people living in each square kilometer.
Jodoigne is made up of several smaller areas, called districts. These include Dongelberg, Jauchelette, Jodoigne itself, Jodoigne-Souveraine, Lathuy, Piétrain, Saint-Jean-Geest (which has a small village called Sainte-Marie-Geest), Saint-Remy-Geest, and Zétrud-Lumay.
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Jodoigne's History
Jodoigne has been the site of important historical events.
The Battle of Jodoigne
In 1568, a significant battle took place near Jodoigne. This was one of the first battles in the Eighty Years' War. During this war, the Spanish army fought against Dutch rebels. In the Battle of Jodoigne, the Spanish Duke of Alba defeated a Dutch rebel force. This force was led by William the Silent, an important leader of the Dutch Revolt.
Political Leaders
Jodoigne has been home to notable politicians.
Former Mayor Louis Michel
One well-known former mayor of Jodoigne was Louis Michel. He was a liberal politician. From 1999 to 2004, he served as Belgium's Minister of Foreign Affairs. After that, he became a Belgian European Commissioner from 2004 to 2009. A European Commissioner is like a minister for the whole European Union.
Current Mayor
The current mayor of Jodoigne is Jean-Luc Meurice. He is part of the Reformist Movement (MR) political party. The majority group in the local government is called Union Communale.
An Asteroid Named After Jodoigne
An asteroid in space was named in honor of Jodoigne. The asteroid is called 1199 Geldonia. This name comes from the Latin form of Jodoigne's name. It was named by a famous astronomer named Eugène Delporte.
See also
In Spanish: Jodoigne para niños
