| Wépion | |
|---|---|
| Sub-municipality of Namur | |
 Strawberry museum in Wépion | |
| Location of Wépion | |
.svg) Location of Wépion in Namur | |
  WépionShow map of Belgium  WépionShow map of Namur Province | |
| Coordinates: 50°25′00″N 4°52′00″E / 50.41667°N 4.86667°E / 50.41667; 4.86667 | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Community |  French Community |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province |  Namur |
| Arrondissement | Namur |
| Municipality | Namur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.14 km (6.23 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,596 |
| • Density | 410/km (1,100/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 5100 |
| Area codes | 081 |
Wépion (French pronunciation: [wepjɔ̃]) is a sub-municipality of the city of Namur located in the province of Namur, Wallonia, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1977. On 1 January 1977, it was merged into Namur.
Located 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the city centre, it is considered as Belgian's strawberry capital, with the Wépion strawberry an established concept in Belgian cuisine. The strawberry has been cultivated there for more than 150 years because Wépion benefits from a micro-climate, sun-exposed plantations on west sloping ground and has a perfect ground for this type of culture.
It produces a strawberry beer under the brand name La Wépionnaise.
See also
References
- "LISTE ALPHABETIQUE DES COMMUNES - Fusions de 1963 à 1977" (PDF).
- Mitchel L. Zoler (Jun 12, 2015). "In Belgium's Strawberry Fields, Perfection's in the Picking". New York Times.
External links
Media related to Wépion at Wikimedia Commons- Brief details & photo
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