Orp-Jauche facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Orp-Jauche
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The Baillif house in Jauche
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Region | Wallonia | ||
| Community | French Community | ||
| Province | Walloon Brabant | ||
| Arrondissement | Nivelles | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 50.50 km2 (19.50 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(January 2010)
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| • Total | 8,258 | ||
| • Density | 163.525/km2 (423.53/sq mi) | ||
| Postal codes |
1350
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| Area codes | 019 | ||
Orp-Jauche is a small town, also called a municipality, located in a region of Belgium called Wallonia. It's part of the province of Walloon Brabant. This area is known for its beautiful countryside and friendly communities.
On January 1, 2008, Orp-Jauche had about 8,400 people living there. The total area of the municipality is 50.50 square kilometers. This means there are about 159 people living in each square kilometer, which tells us how crowded or spread out the population is.
About Orp-Jauche
Orp-Jauche is a municipality in Wallonia, which is one of the three main regions of Belgium. It's specifically found in the Walloon Brabant province. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a town or a small county.
Parts of Orp-Jauche
The municipality of Orp-Jauche is made up of several smaller villages or districts. These include:
- Énines
- Folx-les-Caves
- Jauche
- Jandrain-Jandrenouille
- Marilles
- Noduwez
- Orp-le-Grand
Each of these districts has its own unique character and history, contributing to the overall community of Orp-Jauche.
Who Runs the Town?
The mayor of Orp-Jauche is Hugues Ghenne. He belongs to a political group called UP. The local government is run by a group of political parties working together. This group, called the majority, includes the PS, the MR, and the CDH. They work together to make decisions for the town.
