Sambreville (; ) is a municipality and since March 12, 2024 a Belgian city of Wallonia located in the province of Namur, Belgium.

On January 1, 2006, Sambreville had a total population of 26,949. The total area is which gives a population density of .

Villages and towns

The municipality was created in 1977, as part of the post-1974 fusion of the Belgian municipalities, bringing together the ancienne communes (now towns and villages) of:

  • Arsimont
  • Auvelais
  • Falisolle
  • Keumiée
  • Moignelée
  • Tamines
  • Velaine

Tamines is associated with the Rape of Belgium during World War I. At least 384 townspeople were massacred, including women and children.

Twin towns

  • Gessopalena, Italy

See also

  • List of protected heritage sites in Sambreville

References