Wavre

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Wavre

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Wavre is a city and municipality located in Wallonia, Belgium, serving as the capital of Walloon Brabant province. Historically, the area hosted a Roman villa, later becoming a dependency of the County of Leuven in 1050. The city received its charter in 1222 from Duke Henry I of Brabant, fostering a growing market town.

Statistics

Area

41.80 km²

Population

34,305

Location