Modave

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Modave
—  Municipality of Belgium  —

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Modave is located in Belgium
Modave
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50°27′N 05°18′E / 50.450°N 5.300°E / 50.450; 5.300
Country Belgium
Region Wallonia
Community French Community
Province Liège
Arrondissement Huy
Government
 • Mayor Jules Lambrette (PS)
 • Governing party/ies PS
Area
 • Total 40.37 km2 (15.59 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2011)[1]
 • Total 3,946
 • Density Bad rounding here98/km2 (Bad rounding here250/sq mi)
Postal codes 4577
Area codes 085
Website www.modave.be

Modave is a municipality of Belgium. It lies in the country's Walloon Region and Province of Liege. On January 1, 2006, Modave had a total population of 3,722. The total area is 40.37 km² which gives a population density of 92 inhabitants per km². The magnificent "Château des Comtes de Marchin" or Modave Castle is situated near the village of Modave. Rennequin Sualem built here the model of the famous Machine de Marly which he invented.

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