Floreffe

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  Floreffe
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Floreffe in the province of Namur
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Namur (province) Namur
Arrondissement Namur
Coordinates 50°26′N 04°47′E / 50.433, 4.783Coordinates: 50°26′N 04°47′E / 50.433, 4.783
Area 38.89 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
7,405 (January 1, 2006)
48.97%
51.03%
190 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 11.67% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 12,816 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor André Bodson (CLARTE)
Governing parties CLARTE, Ecolo
Other information
Postal codes 5150
Area codes 081
Web address www.floreffe.be

Floreffe is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Namur. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 7,405 inhabitants. The total area is 38.89 km², giving a population density of 190 inhabitants per km².

Floreffe is best known as the location of Floreffe Abbey, founded in the 12th century and suppressed during the French Revolution.

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