Héron (French pronunciation: [eʁɔ̃] ; Walloon: Héron) is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Liège, Belgium.
Héron
Héron (Walloon) | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
Location of Héron  | |
  Héron Location in Belgium
Location of Héron in the province of Liège  | |
| Coordinates: 50°33′N 05°05′E / 50.550°N 5.083°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Community | French Community |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province | Liège |
| Arrondissement | Huy |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Eric Hautphenne (PS) |
| • Governing party/ies | LB-Ecolo OuVert |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.41 km2 (14.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 5,277 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 4217, 4218 |
| NIS code | 61028 |
| Area codes | 085 |
| Website | www.heron.be |
Geography
editHéron is located on the river Mehaigne.
The municipality consists of the following districts: Couthuin, Héron, Lavoir, and Waret-l'Évêque.
Demography
editOn 1 January 2006 Héron had a total population of 4,534. The total area is 38.32 km2 which gives a population density of 118 inhabitants per km2.
Facilities
editHéron is home to Couthuin Airport.
Gallery
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Saint Hubertus church in Lavoir -
Potesta castle in Envoz -
Typical old farm in Héron (17th century).
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References
edit- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
External links
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