Marchin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Marchin Mårcin  (Walloon)
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Marchin Location in Belgium
Country	Belgium
Community	French Community
Region	Wallonia
Province	Liège
Arrondissement	Huy
Area
• Total	30.00 km2 (11.58 sq mi)
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Postal codes	4570
Area codes	085
Website	www.marchin.be

Marchin (pronounced "mar-shan") is a town in Belgium. It is located in a region called Wallonia. This area is known for speaking French.

Marchin is part of the province of Liège. It is a smaller area within Belgium.

About Marchin

Marchin is a municipality. This means it is a local government area. It has its own local leaders and services.

Population and Size

As of January 1, 2006, Marchin had 5,114 people living there. The total area of the town is 30 square kilometers.

This means about 170 people live in each square kilometer. This number is called the population density. It helps us understand how crowded a place is.

Parts of Marchin

The municipality of Marchin is made up of different parts. These parts are called districts. The main districts are Marchin itself and Vyle-et-Tharoul.

The Belle-Maison castle (18th century)

Local Government

Marchin has a mayor who leads the town. The mayor works with a group of people to make decisions. These decisions help the town run smoothly.

The Mayor

The mayor of Marchin is Adrien Carlozzi. He is part of the Socialist Party (PS). This party is a political group in Belgium. They work to improve life for everyone in the community.

See also

In Spanish: Marchin para niños