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'''Neufchâteau''' (''Li Tchestea'' in [[Walloon language|Walloon]]) is a [[Wallonia|Walloon]] [[Municipalities in Belgium|municipality]] of [[Belgium]] located in the [[Luxembourg (province of Belgium)|province of Luxembourg]].
'''Neufchâteau''' (''Li Tchestea'' in [[Walloon language|Walloon]]; {{lang-lb|Neibuerg}}) is a [[Wallonia|Walloon]] [[Municipalities in Belgium|municipality]] of [[Belgium]] located in the [[Luxembourg (province of Belgium)|province of Luxembourg]].


On 1 January 2007 the municipality, which covers 113.79 km², had 6,652 inhabitants, giving a [[population density]] of 58.5 inhabitants per km².
On 1 January 2007 the municipality, which covers 113.79 km², had 6,652 inhabitants, giving a [[population density]] of 58.5 inhabitants per km².

Revision as of 01:33, 20 November 2016

Neufchâteau
Municipality
Coat of arms of Neufchâteau
Coat of arms
Location of Neufchâteau
Map
Country Belgium
CommunityFrench Community
RegionWallonia
ProvinceLuxembourg
ArrondissementNeufchâteau
Government
 • MayorYves Evrard (Du 9 pour vous)
 • Governing party/iesDu 9 pour vous, Ecolo, Alternative
Area
 • Total114.46 km2 (44.19 sq mi)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
 • Total8,029
 • Density70/km2 (180/sq mi)
Postal codes
6840
NIS code
84043
Area codes056 - 069
Websiteneufchateau.be

Neufchâteau (Li Tchestea in Walloon; Luxembourgish: Neibuerg) is a Walloon municipality of Belgium located in the province of Luxembourg.

On 1 January 2007 the municipality, which covers 113.79 km², had 6,652 inhabitants, giving a population density of 58.5 inhabitants per km².

It includes the former municipalities of Grandvoir, Grapfontaine, Hamipré, Longlier, and Tournay as well as the localities of Cousteumont, Fineuse, Gérimont, Harfontaine, Hosseuse, Lahérie, LeSart, Malome, Marbay, Massul, Molinfaing, MonIdée, Montplainchamps, Morival, Namoussart, Nolinfaing, Offaing, Petitvoir, Respelt, Semel, Tronquoy, Verlaine, and Warmifontaine.

History

Early history

A Neolithic megalith dating form about 2000 BC and a Celtic necropolis dating from between the 5th and 2nd centuries BC have been found in this area, attesting to early human activity. Gallo-Roman sepultures and a small Roman villa were found here as well, showing the presence around the 2nd century AD of a minor agricultural domain. The region was used in Carolingian times mostly as a hunting area and population remained sparse throughout the Middle Ages. A document dating from 1100 shows that one of the many tiny hamlets in the area, Semel, was donated to the Abbey of Amdain (currently Saint-Hubert). In 1239, that same hamlet was mentioned as being part of the lordship of Neufchâteau, at the time when it was now given to the Orval Abbey. Like many of its neighbours, the lordship of Neufchâteau was part of the Duchy of Luxembourg.

17th century until now

The hall of justice

An important document for the history of the Neufchâteu region is a 1609 painting entitled “LA TERRE ET PREVOSTEE DE NEVFCHASTEAV AVECQZ SES DESPENDENCES", now kept in the Arlon archives. The painting shows the town of Neufchâteau within its protective walls, at the foot of its castle, surrounded by a number of villages and hamlets. In the mid-17th century, the plague and Louis XIV’s wars decimated the area. After the French Revolution and until 1815, Neufchâteau became the chief town of the old French département of Forêts. During World War I, its governor, Count Hans von Blumenthal, was one of a small number of German military officials who struck up a rapport with the local population, chiefly through his interest in hunting. Fighting in the area, however, was heavy, as more than 200 soldiers lost their lives in the first month of the war.

Sights

See also: List of protected heritage sites in Neufchâteau, Luxembourg Province
  • The city hall, law courts, and main church
  • The Griffon tower, last remnant of the medieval castle that gave the city its name
  • The rural-life museum
  • Lake Neufchâteau

Climate

Climate data for Neufchateau
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 3
(37) 		4
(40) 		7
(44) 		12
(54) 		17
(63) 		21
(69) 		21
(70) 		21
(69) 		18
(64) 		12
(54) 		7
(44) 		3
(37) 		12
(54)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −4
(24) 		−3
(27) 		−2
(29) 		2
(36) 		7
(44) 		9
(48) 		10
(50) 		10
(50) 		7
(45) 		4
(40) 		1
(33) 		−3
(26) 		3
(38)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 91
(3.6) 		41
(1.6) 		61
(2.4) 		61
(2.4) 		58
(2.3) 		79
(3.1) 		110
(4.4) 		81
(3.2) 		66
(2.6) 		120
(4.7) 		84
(3.3) 		100
(4.1) 		960
(37.8)
Source: Weatherbase [2]

References

  1. ^ http://www.ibz.rrn.fgov.be/fileadmin/user_upload/fr/pop/statistiques/stat-1-1_f.pdf. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Neufchateau, Belgium". Weatherbase. 2011. Retrieved on November 24, 2011.
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