Jambes Explained

Jambes
Settlement Type:Sub-municipality of Namur
Image Map1:Carte Jambes (Namur).svg
Map Caption1:Location of Jambes in Namur
Pushpin Map:Belgium#Belgium Namur
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Community
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Type3:Province
Subdivision Type4:Arrondissement
Subdivision Name4:Namur
Subdivision Type5:Municipality
Subdivision Name5:Namur
Coordinates:50.45°N 4.8667°W
Area Total Km2:7.61
Population As Of:2021-06-22
Population Total:20125
Population Density Km2:auto
Postal Code Type:Postal codes
Postal Code:5100
Area Code Type:Area codes
Area Code:081

Jambes (pronounced as /fr/; Walloon: Djambe) 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.[1]

Jambes is known for the former Géronsart Abbey, the 13th century Enhaive or Anhaive keep (French: donjon d'Enhaive or Anhaive), the old bridge on the river Meuse and the seat of the Government of Wallonia (Élysette).

Transport

Railway

Jambes has two train stations: Jambes on the line 154 (Namur-Dinant) and Jambes-East on the line 161 (Namur-Luxembourg).

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LISTE ALPHABETIQUE DES COMMUNES - Fusions de 1963 à 1977 .