Obourg

Sub-municipality of the city of Mons, Belgium From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Obourg (French pronunciation: [ɔbuʁ]; 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]

Country Belgium
Postal codes
7034
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Obourg
Obour (Walloon)
Sub-municipality of Mons
Cement factories
Cement factories
Coat of arms of Obourg
Coat of arms
Location of Obourg in Mons
Location of Obourg in Mons
Interactive map of Obourg
Obourg is located in Belgium
Obourg
Obourg
Obourg is located in Hainaut (Belgium)
Obourg
Obourg
Coordinates: 50°28′34″N 4°00′22″E
Country Belgium
CommunityFrench Community
RegionWallonia
ProvinceHainaut
ArrondissementMons
MunicipalityMons
Area
 • Total
14.13 km2 (5.46 sq mi)
Population
 (2020-01-01)
 • Total
4,488 (incl. Saint-Denis)
Postal codes
7034
Area codes065
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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.[citation needed]

Agriculture

Obourg was known for its tobacco in the past.[citation needed]

See also

Gallery

  • Chapel Saint-Macaire (1616).
    Chapel Saint-Macaire (1616).
  • Church Saint-Martin.
    Church Saint-Martin.
  • Obourg train station
    Obourg train station

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