Sambreville facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sambreville Sambveye  (Walloon)
Municipality
Auvelais
Flag Coat of arms
Sambreville Location in Belgium
Country	Belgium
Community	French Community
Region	Wallonia
Province	Namur
Arrondissement	Namur
Area
• Total	34.20 km2 (13.20 sq mi)
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Postal codes	5060
Area codes	071
Website	www.sambreville.be

Sambreville (pronounced "Sam-bruh-veel") is a special type of area in Belgium called a municipality. Since March 12, 2024, it has also been recognized as a city. It is located in a part of Belgium called Wallonia, specifically in the province of Namur.

As of January 1, 2006, about 26,949 people lived in Sambreville. The total size of the area is around 34.20 square kilometers. This means that about 788 people live in each square kilometer, which is called the population density.

Understanding Sambreville's History

Sambreville became a single municipality in 1977. This happened because several smaller areas, which used to be separate, joined together. This process is known as the "fusion of Belgian municipalities." It helped to organize local governments better.

Villages and Towns that Form Sambreville

When Sambreville was created, it brought together seven smaller towns and villages. These areas are now part of the larger municipality. They include:

• Arsimont
• Auvelais
• Falisolle
• Keumiée
• Moignelée
• Tamines
• Velaine

International Connections

Sambreville has a special friendship with another city far away. This is called a "twin town" or "sister city" relationship. It helps people from different countries learn about each other's cultures.

Sambreville's Twin Town

Sambreville's twin town is Gessopalena, which is located in Italy.

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