Obourg
| Obourg Obour (Walloon) | |
|---|---|
| Sub-municipality of Mons | |
 Cement factories | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Obourg
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 Location of Obourg in Mons | |
  ObourgShow map of Belgium  ObourgShow map of Hainaut (Belgium) | |
| 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 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.13 km2 (5.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01) | |
| • Total | 4,488 (incl. Saint-Denis) |
| Postal codes | 7034 |
| Area codes | 065 |
Obourg (French pronunciation: ; Walloon: Obour) is a sub-municipality of the city of Mons 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.
History
It is the site of the first British soldier to be killed in the First World War, Private John Parr on 21 August 1914.
Agriculture
Obourg was known for its tobacco in the past.
See also
Gallery
- Chapel Saint-Macaire (1616).
- Church Saint-Martin.
- Obourg train station
References
- ^ Arrêté royal du 18 février 1971 portant fusion des communes de Mons, Cuesmes, Ghlin, Hyon, Nimy et Obourg.
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