Theux
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| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Wallonia |
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| Community | French Community |
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| Province |  Liège |
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| Arrondissement | Verviers | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 83.36 km² | |
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| Population – Males – Females - Density |
11,571 (January 1, 2006) 49.03% 50.97% 139 inhab./km² |
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| Unemployment rate | 12.85% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 12,783 €/pers. (2003) | |
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| Mayor | Philippe Boury | |
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| Postal codes | 4910 | |
| Area codes | 087 | |
| Web address | www.theux.be | |
Theux is a municipality of Belgium. It lies in the country's Walloon Region and Province of Liege. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 11,571 inhabitants. The total area is 83.36 km², giving a population density of 139 inhabitants per km².
[edit] Notable buildings
- Franchimont Castle is located in Theux municipality.
[edit] World War 2
In World War 2, the 75th Division of the U.S. Army, 575th Signal Co., maintained its command post in the town from January 10-12, 1945, as it counterattacked against the German army.
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