Hannut
Hannut (French pronunciation: [any]; Walloon: Haneu; Dutch: Hannuit, Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɑnœy̯t]) is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Liège, Belgium.
Hannut
Haneu (Walloon) | |
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Municipality | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Hannut | |
Hannut Location in Belgium
Location of Hannut in the province of Liège | |
| Coordinates: 50°40′N 05°05′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | French Community |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province | Liège |
| Arrondissement | Waremme |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Emmanuel Douette (MR) |
| • Governing party/ies | liste MayeuR |
| Area | |
| • Total | 86.49 km2 (33.39 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 16,435 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 4280 |
| NIS code | 64034 |
| Area codes | 019 |
| Website | www.hannut.be |
On January 1, 2006, Hannut had a total population of 14,291. The total area is 86.53 km2 which gives a population density of 165 inhabitants per km².
The municipality consists of the following districts: Abolens, Avernas-le-Bauduin, Avin, Bertrée, Blehen, Cras-Avernas, Crehen, Grand-Hallet, Hannut, Lens-Saint-Remy, Merdorp, Moxhe, Petit-Hallet, Poucet, Thisnes, Trognée, Villers-le-Peuplier, and Wansin.
The Battle of Hannut, which began May 12, 1940, is credited with being the first battle between tanks of World War II, It has a Water Park and many famous chateau’s,And a few museums
The town center has Many restaurants