Durbuy Guia

Durbuy
  Durbuy
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Durbuy in Luxembourg province
Geography
Country Belgium
Community French Community of Belgium flag French Community
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Province Province of Luxembourg flag Luxembourg
Arrondissement Marche-en-Famenne
Coordinates 50°21′N 05°28′E / 50.35, 5.467Coordinates: 50°21′N 05°28′E / 50.35, 5.467
Area 156.61 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density		 10,531 (January 1, 2006)
49.29%
50.71%
67 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 15.45% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 10,981 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Philippe Bontemps (cdH)
Governing parties cdH, PS
Other information
Postal codes 6940, 6941
Area codes 086
Web address www.durbuy.be

Durbuy is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Luxembourg. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 10,531 inhabitants. The total area is 156.61 km², giving a population density of 67 inhabitants per km².

In medieval times Durbuy was an important centre of commerce and industry. In 1331 the town was elevated to the rank of city by John I, Count of Luxemburg, and King of Bohemia. It still is the smallest city in Belgium.

Tourism and recreation are its main activities nowadays.

The village of Wéris, well known for its megaliths, is located in the municipality of Durbuy.

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