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Theux

Teu  (Walloon)
Place du Perron
Place du Perron
Flag of Theux
Flag
Coat of arms of Theux
Coat of arms
Theux is located in Belgium
Theux
Theux
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community French Community
Region Wallonia
Province Liège
Arrondissement Verviers
Area
 • Total 83.36 km2 (32.19 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
4910
Area codes 087
Website www.theux.be

Theux (French pronunciation: [tø]; Walloon: Teu) is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Liège, Belgium.

On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 11,571 inhabitants. The total area is 83.36 km2, giving a population density of 139 inhabitants per km2.

The municipality consists of the following districts: La Reid, Polleur, and Theux (including the hamlet of Tancrémont).

History

In World War II, the 75th Division of the U.S. Army, 575th Signal Co., maintained its command post in the town from January 10–12, 1945, as it counterattacked against the German army in the Battle of the Bulge.

Notable buildings

  • Franchimont Castle is located in Theux municipality.
  • A Perron, symbol of the town's status.
  • Shrine of Tancrémont, in the hamlet of Tancrémont.
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