Héron (French pronunciation: [eʁɔ̃] ⓘ; Walloon: Héron) is a municipalityofWallonia located in the province of Liège, Belgium.
Héron
Héron (Walloon)
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Location of Héron  | |
  Héron
Location in Belgium
Location of Héron in the province of Liège  | |
| Coordinates: 50°33′N 05°05′E / 50.550°N 5.083°E / 50.550; 5.083 | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Community | French Community |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province | Liège |
| Arrondissement | Huy |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Eric Hautphenne (PS) |
| • Governing party/ies | LB-Ecolo OuVert |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.41 km2 (14.83 sq mi) |
| Population
(2018-01-01)[1]
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| • Total | 5,277 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| Postal codes |
4217, 4218
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| NIS code |
61028
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| Area codes | 085 |
| Website | www.heron.be |
Héron is located on the river Mehaigne.
The municipality consists of the following districts: Couthuin, Héron, Lavoir, and Waret-l'Évêque.
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.
Héron is home to Couthuin Airport.
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