Obourg (French pronunciation: [ɔbuʁ]; 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.[1]

Obourg
Obour (Walloon)
Cement factories
Cement factories
Coat of arms of Obourg
Location of Obourg
Map
Location of Obourg in Mons
Location of Obourg in Mons
Obourg is located in Belgium
Obourg
Obourg
Obourg is located in Hainaut (Belgium)
Obourg
Obourg
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
ArrondissementMons
MunicipalityMons
Area
 • Total14.13 km2 (5.46 sq mi)
Population
 (2020-01-01)
 • Total4,488 (incl. Saint-Denis)
Postal codes
7034
Area codes065

History

edit

It is the site of the first British soldier to be killed in the First World War, Private John Parr on 21 August 1914.[citation needed]

Agriculture

edit

Obourg was known for its tobacco in the past.[citation needed]

See also

edit
edit

References

edit
  1. ^ Arrêté royal du 18 février 1971 portant fusion des communes de Mons, Cuesmes, Ghlin, Hyon, Nimy et Obourg.