Genappe | |
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Coordinates: 50°36′N 04°27′E / 50.600°N 4.450°E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | French Community |
Region | Wallonia |
Province | Walloon Brabant |
Arrondissement | Nivelles |
Government | |
• Mayor | Gérard Couronné (MR) |
• Governing party/ies | MR - cdH |
Area | |
• Total | 90.35 km2 (34.88 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 15,353 |
• Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 1470-1474, 1476 |
NIS code | 25031 |
Area codes | 067 |
Website | www.genappe.be |
Genappe (French pronunciation: [ʒənap] ⓘ; Dutch: Genepiën, Dutch pronunciation: [ɣeːˈneːpijə(n)] ⓘ; Walloon: Djinape) is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant. Just a 28 km away from Brussels, Genappe is easily accessible by train, bus, or car, offering a peaceful retreat from the city's energetic pace. Its proximity to the capital provides a serene escape, yet with convenient access to urban amenities.
Rich in history that spans several centuries, Genappe beckons those keen on scenic strolls, venerable architecture, and a tranquil ambiance, embodying a charming blend of historical allure and modern accessibility.
As of 2023, the tranquil municipality of Genappe boasted a population of 14,266 [2] residents. Spanning a total area of 89.57km2 , the region enjoys a population density of 15,26 inhabitants per km2.
Nestled within the bounds of Genappe are several quaint villages, each bearing its unique charm and historical narrative:
Each village within Genappe is a chapter in a tale that melds the serenity of nature with the tapestry of history, offering residents and visitors alike a serene escape amidst a historically rich setting.
Although his birthplace was probably Boulogne-sur-Mer, one 13th-century chronicler cites Baisy (now Baisy-Thy in Genappe), as the birthplace of Godfrey of Bouillon, the best-known leader of the First Crusade (1096-1099).[3]
The Genappe post-office opened before 1830. It used a postal code 48 with bars (before 1864), and 145 with points before 1870. BOUSVAL opened on 8 April 1880.[4]
Postal codes in 1969 (before the merger of municipalities in 1977):[5] - 1470 Genappe - 1471 Loupoigne - 1472 Vieux-Genappe - 1473 Glabais - 1474 Ways - 1475 Baisy-Thy - 1476 Houtain-le-Val - 1488 Bousval.