Meix-devant-Virton

Meix-devant-Virton (French pronunciation: [mɛks dəvɑ̃ viʁtɔ̃], literally Meix before Virton; Gaumais: Minch-duvant-Vèrtan; Walloon: Méch-divant-Vierton) is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Luxembourg, Belgium.

Meix-devant-Virton Minch-duvant-Vèrtan (Gaumais)
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Meix-devant-Virton
Meix-devant-Virton Location in Belgium Location of Meix-devant-Virton in Luxembourg province
Coordinates: 49°36.3′N 05°28.8′E
Country	Belgium
Community	French Community
Region	Wallonia
Province	Luxembourg
Arrondissement	Virton
Government
• Mayor	Pascal François
• Governing party/ies	Mayeur
Area
• Total	54.97 km2 (21.22 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	2,831
• Density	52/km2 (130/sq mi)
Postal codes	6769
NIS code	85024
Area codes	063
Website	(in French) www.meix-devant-virton.be

On 1 January 2017 the municipality had 2,812 inhabitants. The total area is 54.2 km², giving a population density of 54 inhabitants per km².

The municipality consists of the following districts: Gérouville, Meix-devant-Virton, Robelmont, Sommethonne, and Villers-la-Loue. Other population centers include: Belle Vue, Berchiwé, Houdrigny, La Soye and Limes.

Geography

It is located in the Gaume, near Orval Abbey, Avioth and Virton.

railway line 165 Athus-Meuse and the Chevratte, an affluent of the Ton. The national road 88 is linking Florenville and Athus (Aubange) and coming from Dampicourt in the south, it heads west toward Gérouville and the French border.

Demography

Security and safety

The municipality is part of the Gaume Police Zone and the Luxembourg safety zone for firemen. The emergency number for those two services is 112.

Heraldry

See also

• List of protected heritage sites in Meix-devant-Virton