Obourg
Obour (Walloon)
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Location of Obourg | |
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Coordinates: 50°28′34″N 4°00′22″E / 50.47611°N 4.00611°E / 50.47611; 4.00611 | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | French Community |
Region | Wallonia |
Province | Hainaut |
Arrondissement | Mons |
Municipality | Mons |
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• Total | 14.13 km2 (5.46 sq mi) |
Population
(2020-01-01)
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• Total | 4,488 (incl. Saint-Denis) |
Postal codes |
7034
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Area codes | 065 |
Obourg (French pronunciation: [ɔbuʁ]; Walloon: Obour) is a sub-municipality of the cityofMons 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]
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]
Obourg was known for its tobacco in the past.[citation needed]
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