Bütgenbach

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  Bütgenbach
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Bütgenbach in the province of Liège
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of the German-speaking Community of Belgium German-speaking Community
Province Flag of Liège (province) Liège
Arrondissement Verviers
Coordinates 50°26′N 06°12′E / 50.433, 6.2Coordinates: 50°26′N 06°12′E / 50.433, 6.2
Area 97.31 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
5,574 (January 1, 2006)
50.32%
49.68%
57 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 4.32% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 10,166 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Emil Dannemark (FBL)
Governing parties FBL
Other information
Postal codes 4750
Area codes 080
Web address www.butgenbach.be

Bütgenbach (French: Butgenbach) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Liège. On January 1, 2006 Bütgenbach had a total population of 5,574. The total area is 97.31 km² which gives a population density of 57 inhabitants per km². The official language in this municipality is German.

Bridge on the Vennbahn outside Bütgenbach
Bridge on the Vennbahn outside Bütgenbach
The church of Bütgenbach, architect Cunibert
The church of Bütgenbach, architect Cunibert