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)
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
CommunityFrench Community
RegionWallonia
ProvinceLuxembourg
ArrondissementVirton
Government
  MayorPascal François
  Governing party/iesMayeur
Area
  Total54.97 km2 (21.22 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
  Total2,831
  Density52/km2 (130/sq mi)
Postal codes
6769
NIS code
85024
Area codes063
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.

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