Cerfontaine — municipality in Namur, Wallonia, Belgium

Geography and location

Cerfontaine lies at the coordinates 50° 10 North, 04° 24 East. The municipality occupies a rural setting characterized by farmland, small wooded areas and local roads connecting it to neighboring communes. Its position within Namur places it within driving distance of larger regional centers while retaining a quieter, village-like character.

Administration and population

Administratively the commune handles local services such as civil registration, local planning and basic community amenities. As a demographic snapshot, Cerfontaine had 4,579 inhabitants in 2007. Population levels in such communes tend to be modest and stable, with local government focused on maintaining services for residents.

History and heritage

The settlement history of Cerfontaine follows broader patterns of the Walloon countryside: local development around agricultural activity and parish life, with built heritage that often includes a town center, a church and dispersed hamlets. Historic records for many Belgian communes show gradual growth and change through medieval, early modern and industrial periods; Cerfontaine shares this regional backdrop.

Local culture reflects rural Wallonia: community events, small businesses, and traditions tied to the agricultural calendar. While not a major tourist destination, municipalities like Cerfontaine provide insights into everyday Belgian rural life and conservation of regional customs and landscapes.

Notable facts

• Official status: municipality/commune in Belgium (Cerfontaine).
• Province: Namur (Namur).
• Recorded population (2007): 4,579 inhabitants.
• Coordinates: 50° 10 North, 04° 24 East.