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Oufet  (Walloon)
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Ouffet is located in Belgium
Ouffet
Ouffet
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community French Community
Region Wallonia
Province Liège
Arrondissement Huy
Area
 • Total 40.22 km2 (15.53 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
4590
Area codes 086
Website www.ouffet.be

Ouffet (pronounced "oo-fay" in French; "Oufet" in Walloon) is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the beautiful Wallonia region of Belgium. It's part of the province of Liège.

In 2006, about 2,529 people lived in Ouffet. The town covers an area of about 40.22 square kilometers (about 15.5 square miles). This means there were about 63 people living in each square kilometer, which is a fairly low population density.

Ouffet is made up of a few smaller areas called districts. These include Ellemelle, Ouffet itself, and Warzée.

Local Government in Ouffet

The local government in Ouffet is run by a mayor and a council. The mayor is like the leader of the town. As of the information available, the mayor of Ouffet is Caroline Mailleux. She is part of a political group called the Reformist Movement (MR).

The group that holds the most power in the local council is called "Entente Communale." They work together to make decisions for the town and its people.

Historical Buildings and Sights

Ouffet is home to some interesting old buildings. One notable building is a castle that dates back to the 18th century. This castle is a reminder of the town's long history.

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The castle in Ouffet, built in the 18th century

See also

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