Modave (French pronunciation: [mɔdav]; Walloon: Modåve) is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Liège, Belgium.
Modave
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Location of Modave ![]() | |
![]() ![]() Modave Location in Belgium
Location of Modave in the province of Liège ![]() | |
Coordinates: 50°27′N 05°18′E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | French Community |
Region | Wallonia |
Province | Liège |
Arrondissement | Huy |
Government | |
• Mayor | Eric Thomas (OSE) |
• Governing party/ies | OSE |
Area | |
• Total | 40.37 km2 (15.59 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 4,200 |
• Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 4577 |
Area codes | 085 |
Website | www.modave.be |
On January 1, 2006, Modave had a total population of 3,722. The total area is 40.37 km² which gives a population density of 92 inhabitants per km².
The municipality consists of the following districts: Modave, Outrelouxhe, Strée, and Vierset-Barse.
The Château des Comtes de Marchin or Modave Castle is situated near the village of Modave. Rennequin Sualem built here what became the model for the famous Machine de Marly, which he invented.
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