Remicourt (Liège) — municipality in Wallonia, Belgium
Remicourt is a French-speaking municipality in the province of Liège, Wallonia. It lies in eastern Belgium and had a population of 5,137 in 2007; it is governed by a mayor and municipal council.
Overview
Remicourt is a municipality in the Walloon Region of Belgium, located in the province of Liège. It is part of the country's French-speaking area and lies in eastern Belgium. The geographic coordinates commonly given for the town are documented at 50.666667°N, 5.316667°E. According to recorded figures, the population of the municipality was 5,137 in 2007, but local population and housing patterns have continued to evolve since that date.
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As with other Belgian municipalities, Remicourt is administered by a mayor (bourgmestre) and a municipal council elected by local residents. Municipal services operate in French, the official language of Wallonia, and provide community planning, local education support, cultural programming and basic public works for the town and surrounding villages.
Geography and transport
Remicourt occupies a semi-rural setting typical of many small towns in the province of Liège. Its position places it within commuting reach of larger urban centres in the region while retaining local roads, cycling routes and pedestrian paths that connect residential areas with farms, shops and public facilities. For administrative and regional information see the provincial page at Province of Liège and local resource entries such as municipal information.
History and development
The locality has historical roots stretching back through the medieval and early modern periods, reflected in its village churches, farm buildings and layout. Like many Belgian municipalities, its current administrative boundaries were shaped by the nationwide municipal reorganization of the 1970s. Local heritage is preserved in community sites and small museums or archives, and is often the focus of annual events and commemorations.
Economy, culture and points of interest
The local economy combines agriculture, small businesses and services that support daily life. Residents often commute to nearby towns for work. Cultural life centers on community festivals, parish activities and sporting clubs. Visitors can expect traditional village architecture, rural landscapes and local eateries. For official statistics and planning documents consult regional resources such as statistical pages and broader Walloon guides at regional information.
Practical information
- Language: French (official in Wallonia).
- Administration: mayor and municipal council manage local services.
- Transport: local road network with links to larger towns and public transport corridors.
- Further resources: see municipal and provincial links above for current data and contacts.
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AlegsaOnline.com Remicourt (Liège) — municipality in Wallonia, Belgium Leandro Alegsa
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Sources
- 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)