Jambes

Jambes (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃b] ^ⓘ; Walloon: Djambe) is a sub-municipality of the city of Namur located in the province of Namur, Wallonia, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1977. On 1 January 1977, it was merged into Namur.^[1]

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Jambes Djambe (Walloon)
Sub-municipality of Namur
Jambes and the Meuse
Location of Jambes
Location of Jambes in Namur
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Coordinates: 50°27′00″N 4°52′00″E
Country	Belgium
Community	French Community
Region	Wallonia
Province	Namur
Arrondissement	Namur
Municipality	Namur
Area
• Total	7.61 km2 (2.94 sq mi)
Population  (2021-06-22)
• Total	20,125
• Density	2,600/km2 (6,800/sq mi)
Postal codes	5100
Area codes	081

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Jambes is known for the former Géronsart Abbey, the 13th century Enhaive or Anhaive keep (donjon d'Enhaive or Anhaive), the old bridge on the river Meuse and the seat of the Government of Wallonia (Élysette).