Incourt, Walloon Brabant (Belgium)
Incourt is a small French-speaking municipality in Walloon Brabant, Belgium. Located north-east of Brussels, it is a rural community with historic roots, local services and links to the wider region.
Incourt is a municipality in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant. It lies in the French-speaking region of Wallonia and forms one of the smaller local governments in the province. The community is predominantly rural, combining agricultural land with compact village settlements and local shops.
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The town is located at approximately 50°41′ North, 4°48′ East (about 50.683°N, 4.800°E). In 2007 the recorded population was 4,619 inhabitants, reflecting its character as a small municipality rather than a large urban centre. Incourt sits within commuting distance of Brussels and other towns in Brabant, while retaining a countryside atmosphere.
Administration and local life
As with other Belgian municipalities, Incourt is administered by a mayor and a municipal council responsible for local services, planning and cultural life. Public amenities typically include a town hall, primary schools, community halls and local associations. Many residents take part in village festivals, markets and other local traditions that mark the seasonal calendar.
History and development
The area around Incourt has historical roots stretching back to the medieval period, as is common in this part of Belgium. Modern administrative boundaries changed during the late 20th century: when the former province of Brabant was reorganised, Incourt became part of the newly established province of Walloon Brabant. Its historical buildings and parish church form part of the local heritage.
Economy, transport and connections
Local economic activity is a mix of agriculture, small businesses and services that support residents. Many people commute to larger employment centres in the Brussels region and neighbouring towns. Transport options usually involve regional roads and bus services that connect Incourt to nearby municipalities and to provincial hubs.
Further information and context
- Official status: municipality.
- Country: Belgium.
- Province: Walloon Brabant.
For readers seeking administrative details, cultural events or visitor information, the municipal office and regional tourist resources provide up-to-date practical guidance. Incourt illustrates the many small-scale communities that form the rural fabric of Wallonia while remaining linked to the wider Brussels metropolitan area.
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Sources
- statbel.fgov.be : Population per municipality as of 1 January 2016
- statbel.fgov.be : Werkelijke bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2007 / Population de droit par commune au 1 janvier 2007 (.xls)
- statbel.fgov.be : Geografische coördinaten van de gemeenten (.xls)