Jemeppe-sur-Sambre

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  Jemeppe-sur-Sambre
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Jemeppe-sur-Sambre 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°28′N 04°40′E / 50.467, 4.667Coordinates: 50°28′N 04°40′E / 50.467, 4.667
Area 46.80 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
17,990 (January 1, 2006)
48.63%
51.37%
384 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 18.54% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 11,303 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Joseph Daussogne
Governing parties Liste MAYEUR
Other information
Postal codes 5190
Area codes 071
Web address www.jemeppe-sur-sambre.be

Jemeppe-sur-Sambre is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Namur. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 17,990 inhabitants. The total area is 46.80 km², giving a population density of 384 inhabitants per km².

The Grotte de Spy is located in the municipality near the village of Spy.

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