Lobbes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lobbes
Lôbe (Walloon)
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Lobbes on the river Sambre
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 Lobbes
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | |
| Community | French Community | |
| Region | Wallonia | |
| Province | Hainaut | |
| Arrondissement | Thuin | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 32.08 km2 (12.39 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| Postal codes |
6540, 6542, 6543
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| Area codes | 071 | |
| Website | www.lobbes.be | |
Lobbes (pronounced like "lob") is a small town in Belgium. It's located in a part of Belgium called Wallonia, which is known for speaking French. Lobbes is part of the Hainaut province.
As of January 1, 2006, about 5,499 people lived in Lobbes. The town covers an area of 32.08 square kilometers. This means there are about 171 people living in each square kilometer.
Parts of Lobbes
The municipality of Lobbes is made up of several smaller areas. These areas are like different neighborhoods or villages within the main town. They include:
- Bienne-lez-Happart
- Lobbes (the main town itself)
- Mont-Sainte-Geneviève
- Sars-la-Buissière
A Look at History
Lobbes has a long history. The town first grew up around an important religious building called Lobbes Abbey. This abbey was started a very long time ago, around the year 650. It was a significant place in the region for many centuries.
Getting Around Lobbes
If you visit Lobbes, you might see an old-fashioned tramway. This tramway is part of the ASVi museum. It runs through Lobbes, offering a fun way to experience a bit of history.
Famous People from Lobbes
Some interesting people were born in Lobbes. Here are a few of them:
- Jonas van Genechten: He is a professional road bicycle racer. This means he competes in big bike races on roads.
- Alfred Wotquenne: He was a musical bibliographer. This means he studied and listed many musical works.
- Romain Zingle: He is also a professional cyclist, just like Jonas van Genechten.
See also
- In Spanish: Lobbes para niños
