Écaussinnes

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Municipal flag Écaussinnes
The fortified castle (XII - XVth century)
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Écaussinnes in Hainaut
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Hainaut (province) Hainaut
Arrondissement Soignies
Coordinates 50°34′N 04°11′E / 50.567, 4.183Coordinates: 50°34′N 04°11′E / 50.567, 4.183
Area 34.77 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
9,924 (January 1, 2006)
48.32%
51.68%
285 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 15.99% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 11,868 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Béatrice Bulteau (EC.PLUS)
Governing parties EC.PLUS, ACE
Other information
Postal codes 7190, 7191
Area codes 067
Web address www.ecaussinnes.be

Écaussinnes is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006 Écaussinnes had a total population of 9,924. The total area is 34.77 km² which gives a population density of 285 inhabitants per km².

Well-known blues festival.