Genappe

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  Genappe
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms The municipality of Genappe in Walloon Brabant
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Walloon Brabant Walloon Brabant
Arrondissement Nivelles
Coordinates 50°36′N 04°27′E / 50.6, 4.45Coordinates: 50°36′N 04°27′E / 50.6, 4.45
Area 89.57 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
14,136 (January 1, 2006)
49.11%
50.89%
158 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 12.69% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 13,986 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Gérard Couronné (MR)
Governing parties MR-IC
Other information
Postal codes 1470-1474, 1476
Area codes 067
Web address www.genappe.be

Genappe is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant. On 1 January 2006 Genappe had a total population of 14,136. The total area is 89.57 km² which gives a population density of 158 inhabitants per km².


Village from the municipality of Genappe are:

  • Genappe
  • Vieux-Genappe
  • Bousval
  • Baisy-Thy
  • Ways
  • Houtain-le-val
  • Loupoigne
  • Glabais

Genappe is twinned with Narborough and Littlethorpe, a parish in South Leicestershire.