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Sub-municipality of the city of Mons, Belgium
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Sub-municipality of Mons in French Community, Belgium
Jemappes Djumape (Walloon)
Djumappes (Picard)
Sub-municipality of Mons
Old Town HallOld Town Hall
Flag of JemappesFlagCoat of arms of JemappesCoat of arms
Location of Jemappes
Location of Jemappes in MonsLocation of Jemappes in Mons
Jemappes is located in BelgiumJemappesJemappesShow map of BelgiumJemappes is located in Hainaut (Belgium)JemappesJemappesShow map of Hainaut (Belgium)
Coordinates: 50°26′54″N 3°53′22″E / 50.44833°N 3.88944°E / 50.44833; 3.88944
Country Belgium
Community French Community
Region Wallonia
Province Hainaut
ArrondissementMons
MunicipalityMons
Area
 • Total6.72 km (2.59 sq mi)
Population
 • Total10,850
 • Density1,600/km (4,200/sq mi)
Postal codes7012
Area codes065

Jemappes (French pronunciation: [ʒəmap]; in older texts also: Jemmapes; Walloon: Djumape; Picard: Djumappes) is a sub-municipality of the city of Mons located in the province of Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1977. On 8 June 1870, Flénu was detached from Jemappes, and was later merged into Jemappes in 1971. On 1 January 1977, Jemappes was merged into Mons.

Jemappes is known for the Battle of Jemappes between the French and Austrian armies in 1792.

During the French occupation of Belgium (1792–1814), there was a département named after the Battle of Jemappes, Jemmape. Jemappes was also a battleground in the First World War.

Notable inhabitants

Gallery

  • Old Town Hall. Old Town Hall.
  • St. Martin Church St. Martin Church

References

  1. "LISTE ALPHABETIQUE DES COMMUNES - Fusions de 1963 à 1977" (PDF).
Populated places in Mons
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