Obourg Explained

Obourg
Settlement Type:Sub-municipality of Mons
Image Map1:Obourg Mons Hainaut Belgium Map.svg
Map Caption1:Location of Obourg in Mons
Pushpin Map:Belgium#Belgium Hainaut
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Community
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Type3:Province
Subdivision Type4:Arrondissement
Subdivision Name4:Mons
Subdivision Type5:Municipality
Subdivision Name5:Mons
Coordinates:50.4761°N 4.0061°W
Area Total Km2:14.13
Population As Of:2020-01-01
Population Total:4488 (incl. Saint-Denis)
Postal Code Type:Postal codes
Postal Code:7034
Area Code Type:Area codes
Area Code:065

Obourg (pronounced as /fr/; Walloon: Obour) is a sub-municipality of the city of Mons located in the province of Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1972. In 1964, Saint-Denis was merged into Obourg. On 1 January 1972, Obourg was merged into Mons.[1]

History

It is the site of the first British soldier to be killed in the First World War, Private John Parr on 21 August 1914.

Agriculture

Obourg was known for its tobacco in the past.

See also

Notes and References

  1. [Royal order|Arrêté royal]