Membach Explained

Membach
Flag Size:120x100px
Pushpin Map:Belgium#Europe
Pushpin Label:Membach
Coordinates:50.63°N 5.9714°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Belgium
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2: Liège
Subdivision Type4:Municipality
Subdivision Name4: Baelen
Population Density Km2:auto
Area Code Type:Area codes

Membach is a village and district of the municipality of Baelen, located in the province of Liège in Wallonia, Belgium.

The first time the village is mentioned in written sources is in a document dated 1172. During the 19th century, lead and zinc was extracted here. The village church dates from 1722 but has been altered on several occasions since then. There are several historic buildings in the village.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Menne. Gilbert. 2014. Le grand guide de Wallonie et de Bruxelles. Brussels. Racine. 95. 978-94-014-1418-0.