Jambes (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃b] ; Walloon: Djambe) is a sub-municipality of the city of Namur located in the province of Namur, Wallonia, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1977. On 1 January 1977, it was merged into Namur.[1]
Jambes
Djambe (Walloon) | |
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 Jambes and the Meuse | |
Location of Jambes  | |
.svg) Location of Jambes in Namur | |
  Jambes   Jambes | |
| Coordinates: 50°27′00″N 4°52′00″E / 50.45000°N 4.86667°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Community |  French Community |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province |  Namur |
| Arrondissement | Namur |
| Municipality | Namur |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.61 km2 (2.94 sq mi) |
| Population (2021-06-22) | |
• Total | 20,125 |
| • Density | 2,600/km2 (6,800/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 5100 |
| Area codes | 081 |
Jambes is known for the former Géronsart Abbey, the 13th century Enhaive or Anhaive keep (donjon d'Enhaive or Anhaive), the old bridge on the river Meuse and the seat of the Government of Wallonia (Élysette).
Transport
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editJambes has two train stations: Jambes on the line 154 (Namur-Dinant) and Jambes-East on the line 161 (Namur-Luxembourg).
External links
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Media related to Jambes at Wikimedia Commons- Jambes Tourism
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