Modave

Modave
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Modave Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50°27′N 05°18′E / 50.45°N 5.3°E / 50.45; 5.3
Country	Belgium
Region	Walloon Region
Community	French Community
Province	Liège
Arrondissement	Huy
Government
- Mayor	Jules Lambrette (PS)
- Governing party/ies	PS
Area
- Total	40.37 km2 (15.6 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2010)[1]
- Total	3,865
- Density	95.7/km2 (248/sq mi)
Postal codes	4577
Area codes	085
Website	www.modave.be
Map of Modave

Modave is a municipality of Belgium. It lies in the country's Walloon Region and Province of Liege. 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 magnificent "Château des Comtes de Marchin" or Modave Castle is situated near the village of Modave. Rennequin Sualem built here the model of the famous Machine de Marly which he invented.

References

1. ^ Population per municipality on 1 January 2010 (XLS; 221 KB)