Florenville

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  Florenville
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Florenville in Luxembourg province
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Luxembourg (Belgium) Luxembourg
Arrondissement Virton
Coordinates 49°42′N 05°18′E / 49.7, 5.3Coordinates: 49°42′N 05°18′E / 49.7, 5.3
Area 146.91 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
5,449 (January 1, 2006)
49.29%
50.71%
37 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 14.97% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 10,242 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Nicole Jungers-Huylebrouck (MR)
Governing parties MR, PS
Other information
Postal codes 6820-6824
Area codes 061
Web address www.florenville.be

Florenville is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Luxembourg. On 1 January 2007 the municipality had 5,448 inhabitants. The total area is 146.91 km², giving a population density of 37.1 inhabitants per km².

It is located on the Semois River, facing the French border. It is notable as the home of the Orval Abbey. Nearby is the citadel of Godfrey de Bouillon.

Florenville: the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
Florenville: the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption


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