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Rixensart
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Country | Belgium | |
Region | Wallonia | |
Community | French Community | |
Province | Walloon Brabant | |
Arrondissement | Nivelles | |
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• Total | 17.54 km2 (6.77 sq mi) | |
Population
(January 2010)
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• Total | 21,668 | |
• Density | 1,235.3/km2 (3,199.5/sq mi) | |
Postal codes |
1330-1332
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Area codes | 02 |
Rixensart is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant. On January 1, 2006, Rixensart had a total population of 21,355. The total area is 17.54 km² which gives a population density of 1,217 inhabitants per km².
The municipality consists of the following former municipalities, now sub-municipalities: Rixensart proper, Rosières (Rozieren), and Genval. Genval-les-Bains is a local beauty spot, a 100-year-old lake with a fountain, and framed by trees, houses and restaurants. Rixensart is home to the beautiful private-owned Château de Rixensart.
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See also
In Spanish: Rixensart para niños
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