Sambreville

Sambreville (French pronunciation: [sɑ̃.bʁə.vil]) is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Namur. On January 1, 2006, Sambreville had a total population of 26,949. The total area is 34.20 km² which gives a population density of 788 inhabitants per km².

Sambreville
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Sambreville
Location in Belgium
Location of Sambreville in the province of Namur
Coordinates: 50°27′N 04°36′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFrench Community
RegionWallonia
ProvinceNamur
ArrondissementNamur
Government
  MayorJean-Charles Luperto.[1]
Denis Lisélélé (acting mayor)[2] Denis Lisélélé
  Governing party/iesPS
Area
  Total34.20 km2 (13.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[3]
  Total28,211
  Density820/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Postal codes
5060
Area codes071
Websitewww.sambreville.be

Villages and towns

Tamines is associated with the Rape of Belgium. At least 384 townspeople were massacred, including women and children.

Twin towns

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