Villers-la-Ville

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For the town in France, see Villers-la-Ville, Haute-Saône.
  Villers-la-Ville
Villers Abbey.
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms The municipality of Villers-la-Ville 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°35′N 04°32′E / 50.583, 4.533Coordinates: 50°35′N 04°32′E / 50.583, 4.533
Area 47.45 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
9,572 (January 1, 2006)
49.49%
50.51%
202 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 11.23% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 13,927 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Emmanuel Burton (MR)
Governing parties MR, PS
Other information
Postal codes 1495
Area codes 071
Web address www.villers-la-ville.be

Villers-la-Ville is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant. On January 1st, 2006 Villers-la-Ville had a total population of 9,572. The total area is 47.45 km² which gives a population density of 202 inhabitants per km².

In the north of the village, lie the ruins of the Villers Abbey, which was one of the most important Cistercian abbeys of Europe.

[edit] Villages

  • Marbais
  • Mellery
  • Sart-Dames-Avelines
  • Tilly
  • Villers-la-Ville

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