Gesves

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  Gesves
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Gesves 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°24′N 05°04′E / 50.4, 5.067Coordinates: 50°24′N 05°04′E / 50.4, 5.067
Area 64.92 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
6,321 (January 1, 2006)
49.50%
50.50%
97 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 11.50% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 12,220 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor José Paulet (GEM)
Governing parties GEM, ICG
Other information
Postal codes 5340
Area codes 083
Web address www.gesves.be

Gesves is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Namur. This municipality contains the town of Gesves, as well as the villages of Faulx-Les-Tombes, Haltinne, Mozet and Sorée. It also includes the hamlets of Gramptinne, Goyet, Haut-Bois and Strud.

On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 6,321 inhabitants. The total area is 64.92 km², giving a population density of 97 inhabitants per km².

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