Theux
Theux is a Walloon municipality of Belgium in Province of Liège. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 11,571 inhabitants. The total area is 83.36 km², giving a population density of 139 inhabitants per km².
Theux | |
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.JPG) Place du Perron | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Theux Location in Belgium
Location of Theux in the province of Liège  | |
| Coordinates: 50°32′N 05°49′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | French Community |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province | Liège |
| Arrondissement | Verviers |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Philippe Boury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 83.36 km2 (32.19 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 12,025 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 4910 |
| Area codes | 087 |
| Website | www.theux.be |
The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Theux proper, La Reid, and Polleur.
History
In World War II, the 75th Division of the U.S. Army, 575th Signal Co., maintained its command post in the town from January 10–12, 1945, as it counterattacked against the German army in the Battle of the Bulge.
Notable buildings
- Franchimont Castle is located in Theux municipality.
- A Perron, symbol of the town's status.
- Shrine of Tancrémont, in the hamlet of Tancrémont.
Franchimont Castle
Theux Perron.JPG)
Town Hall of Theux
References
- "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
External links
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