Fumal

Fumal is a small village and administrative section of the municipality of Braives, located in the province of Liège, in the Walloon Region of Belgium. It lies within the French-speaking arrondissement of Waremme, in a quiet, rural part of Wallonia away from the main tourist routes — an appealing stop for travelers looking to experience an authentic, small Belgian village.

Where is Fumal located?

The village sits at the geographic coordinates 50.5864°N, 5.1828°E, within the municipality of Braives. Braives is a rural municipality in the western part of the province of Liège, situated in the Hesbaye area of Wallonia, a region known for its gently rolling farmland and traditional rural settlements. As one of Braives' constituent sections, Fumal shares this landscape: open agricultural fields, small clusters of houses, and the calm, unhurried character typical of the area.

What is the administrative status of Fumal?

Until 31 December 1976, Fumal was an independent municipality. As part of the broader Belgian administrative reform of the 1970s, which merged many smaller municipalities into larger administrative units, Fumal became a section of the municipality of Braives from 1 January 1977 onward. This kind of merger was common across Belgium during that decade, and many small towns like Fumal retained their local identity even as they lost their status as standalone municipalities.

How many people live in Fumal?

As of 1 January 2020, Fumal had a population of 592 residents. This makes it a small community, typical of many sections within rural municipalities in the province of Liège — small enough to preserve a close-knit, neighborly feel, yet organized enough to function as a distinct administrative unit within Braives.

Which province and region does Fumal belong to?

Administratively, Fumal belongs to the province of Liège, one of the five provinces of the Walloon Region in Belgium. Within that province, the village falls under the arrondissement of Waremme, one of the smaller administrative districts, covering mostly rural and agricultural land west of the city of Liège. The entire area lies within the French-speaking part of Belgium.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fumal an independent municipality? No. Fumal was an independent municipality until the end of 1976, and since 1977 it has been a section of the municipality of Braives.

Which province is Fumal in? Fumal is located in the province of Liège, in the Walloon Region of Belgium, within the arrondissement of Waremme.

How many people live in Fumal? According to 2020 data, Fumal had a population of 592 residents.

Is French spoken in Fumal? Yes, Fumal lies in the province of Liège, in the French-speaking part of Belgium (Walloon Region).

What are the geographic coordinates of Fumal? The village is located at 50.5864°N, 5.1828°E.