Tellin | ||
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Municipality | ||
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Location in Belgium | ||
Coordinates: 50°4.9′N 05°13.1′E / 50.0817°N 5.2183°ECoordinates: 50°4.9′N 05°13.1′E / 50.0817°N 5.2183°E | ||
Country | Belgium | |
Community | French Community | |
Region | Wallonia | |
Province | Luxembourg | |
Arrondissement | Neufchâteau | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Françoise Boeve | |
• Governing party/ies | VE, EDA | |
Area | ||
• Total | 56.64 km2 (21.87 sq mi) | |
Population (1 January 2016) | ||
• Total | 2,460 | |
• Density | 43/km2 (110/sq mi) | |
Postal codes | 6927 | |
Area codes | 084 | |
Website | (French) www.tellin.be |
Tellin is a Walloon municipality of Belgium located in the province of Luxembourg, in the Ardennes. On 1 January 2007 the municipality, which covers 56.64 km², had 2,386 inhabitants, giving a population density of 42.1 inhabitants per km².
The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Tellin proper, Bure, Grupont, and Resteigne.
The Bell and Carillon Museum is housed in a former stagecoach inn. The museum shows the history of the foundry, manufacturing, professional secrets and the work of the bell-founders. In addition, there is a unique set of weather-vanes and clocks.