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Coordinates: 50°27′N 3°53′E / 50.450°N 3.883°E / 50.450; 3.883
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'''Jemappes''' (in older texts also: ''Jemmapes'') is a [[Wallonia|Walloon]] town in south-western [[Belgium]], province [[Hainaut (province)|Hainaut]]. Since 1973, it is part of the city [[Mons]]. Jemappes is known for the [[Battle of Jemappes]] between the [[France|French]] and [[Austria]]n armies in 1792.
'''Jemappes''' (in older texts also: ''Jemmapes'') is a [[Wallonia|Walloon]] town in south-western [[Belgium]], province [[Hainaut (province)|Hainaut]]. Since 1973, it is part of the city [[Mons]]. Jemappes is known for the [[Battle of Jemappes]] between the [[France|French]] and [[Austria]]n armies in 1792.


During the French occupation of Belgium (1792–1814), there was a [[département]] named after the Battle of Jemappes, see [[Jemmape (département)|Jemmape]].
During the French occupation of Belgium (1792–1814), there was a [[département]] named after the Battle of Jemappes, [[Jemmape (département)|Jemmape]].
Jemappes was also a battleground in the [[First World War]].
Jemappes was also a battleground in the [[First World War]].



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Jemappes
St. Martin's Church (1863).
St. Martin's Church (1863).
Official seal of Jemappes
Country Belgium
RegionWallonia
ProvinceHainaut
ArrondissementMons
MunicipalityMons
Area
 • Total
6.72 km2 (2.59 sq mi)
Population
 (2004)
 • Total
10,120
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Jemappes (in older texts also: Jemmapes) is a Walloon town in south-western Belgium, province Hainaut. Since 1973, it is part of the city Mons. Jemappes is known for the Battle of Jemappes between the French and Austrian armies in 1792.

During the French occupation of Belgium (1792–1814), there was a département named after the Battle of Jemappes, Jemmape. Jemappes was also a battleground in the First World War.

Notable inhabitants

50°27′N 3°53′E / 50.450°N 3.883°E / 50.450; 3.883