Modave facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Modave
Modåve (Walloon)
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 Modave
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | French Community | ||
| Region | Wallonia | ||
| Province | Liège | ||
| Arrondissement | Huy | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 40.37 km2 (15.59 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
4577
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| Area codes | 085 | ||
| Website | www.modave.be | ||
Modave is a charming municipality located in the country of Belgium. It is found in the province of Liège, which is part of Wallonia. Wallonia is a region in Belgium where people mostly speak French.
On January 1, 2006, about 3,722 people lived in Modave. The total area of Modave is about 40.37 square kilometers. This means there are about 92 people living in each square kilometer.
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Exploring Modave's Villages
The municipality of Modave is made up of several smaller districts. These include Modave itself, along with Outrelouxhe, Strée, and Vierset-Barse. There is also a small village called Limet that is part of the Modave municipality.
Modave Castle: A Historic Landmark
One of the most famous places in Modave is the Château des Comtes de Marchin, also known as Modave Castle. This beautiful castle is located very close to the main village of Modave. It is a very old and impressive building.
Who Was Rennequin Sualem?
A very clever engineer named Rennequin Sualem worked at Modave Castle. He built something there that became a model for a much bigger invention. This invention was the famous Machine de Marly. The Machine de Marly was a huge machine that pumped water for the royal gardens in France. Rennequin Sualem's work at Modave helped him create this amazing water-pumping system.
See also
In Spanish: Modave para niños
