Héron

Héron (French pronunciation: [eʁɔ̃] ⓘ; Walloon: Héron) is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Liège, Belgium.

Héron
Héron (Walloon)
Municipality
Flag of Héron
Flag
Coat of arms of Héron
Coat of arms
Location of Héron
Héron is located in Belgium
Héron
Héron
Location in Belgium
Location of Héron in the province of Liège
Coordinates: 50°33′N 05°05′E
Country Belgium
CommunityFrench Community
RegionWallonia
ProvinceLiège
ArrondissementHuy
Government
 • MayorEric Hautphenne (PS)
 • Governing party/iesLB-Ecolo OuVert
Area
 • Total38.41 km2 (14.83 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total5,277
 • Density140/km2 (360/sq mi)
Postal codes
4217, 4218
NIS code
61028
Area codes085
Websitewww.heron.be

Geography

Héron is located on the river Mehaigne.

The municipality consists of the following districts: Couthuin, Héron, Lavoir, and Waret-l'Évêque.

Demography

On 1 January 2006 Héron had a total population of 4,534. The total area is 38.32 km2 which gives a population density of 118 inhabitants per km2.

Facilities

Héron is home to Couthuin Airport.

  • Saint Hubertus church in Lavoir
    Saint Hubertus church in Lavoir
  • Potesta castle in Envoz
    Potesta castle in Envoz
  • Typical old farm in Héron (17th century).
    Typical old farm in Héron (17th century).

References
  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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