Brunehaut

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This article is about the Belgian commune. For the Frankish Queen Brunehaut, see Brunhilda of Austrasia.
  Brunehaut
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Brunehaut in Hainaut
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Hainaut (province) Hainaut
Arrondissement Tournai
Coordinates 50°31′N 03°25′E / 50.517, 3.417Coordinates: 50°31′N 03°25′E / 50.517, 3.417
Area 46.11 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
7,711 (January 1, 2006)
48.87%
51.13%
167 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 12.93% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 11,083 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Pierre Wacquiez
Governing parties PS
Other information
Postal codes 7620-7624
Area codes 069
Web address www.brunehaut.be

Brunehaut is a Walloon municipality of Belgium located in the province of Hainaut. It consists of the former municipalities of Brunehaut, Bléharies, Guignies, Hollain, Jollain-Merlin, Wez-Velvain, Lesdain, Laplaigne, Rongy and Howardries.