Anthisnes (; wa, Antene) is a
municipality
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The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
of
Wallonia
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located in the
province of liège
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,
Belgium
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.
On 1 January 2006 Anthisnes had a total population of 3,998. The total area is 37.08 km² which gives a
population density
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of 108 inhabitants per km².
The municipality consists of the following
districts
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: Anthisnes,
Hody,
Tavier, and
Villers-aux-Tours.
Famous inhabitants
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Marc Tarabella
Marc Tarabella (born 11 March 1963) is a Belgian politician who has been serving as a Member of the European Parliament for the French Community of Belgium with the Parti Socialiste, part of the Socialist Group.
Early life
Tarabella was born i ...
, mayor,
member of the European Parliament
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When the European Parliament (then known as the Common Assembly of the ECSC) first met in 1952, its ...
See also
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List of protected heritage sites in Anthisnes
References
External links
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Municipalities of Liège Province
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