Blegny

Blegny (French pronunciation: [bleɲi], before 2001: Blégny; Walloon: Blegné) is a municipality of Wallonia located in the Province of Liège, Belgium.

Blegny
Blegné (Walloon)
Municipality
Town Hall Blegny
Location of Blegny
Blegny
Location in Belgium
Location of Blegny in Liège province
Coordinates: 50°40′N 5°44′E
Country Belgium
CommunityFrench Community
RegionWallonia
ProvinceLiège
ArrondissementLiège
Government
  MayorArnaud Garsou
  Governing party/iesPS
Area
  Total26.08 km2 (10.07 sq mi)
Population
 (2017-01-01)
  Total13,212
  Density510/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Postal codes
4670-4672
NIS code
62119
Area codes04
Websitewww.blegny.be

On January 1, 2006, Blegny had a total population of 12,799. The total area is 26.07 km2 which gives a population density of 491 inhabitants per km2.

The municipality consists of the following districts: Barchon, Housse, Mortier, Saint-Remy, Saive, and Trembleur (town centre).

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