Colfontaine
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Colfontaine | ||
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Geography | ||
Country | Belgium | |
Region | Wallonia | |
Community | French Community | |
Province | Hainaut | |
Arrondissement | Mons | |
Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
Area | 13.62 km² | |
Population (Source: NIS) | ||
Population – Males – Females - Density |
20,021 (January 1, 2006) 47.50% 52.50% 1470 inhab./km² |
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Economy | ||
Unemployment rate | 31.34% (January 1, 2006) | |
Mean annual income | 9,785 €/pers. (2003) | |
Government | ||
Mayor | Luciano D'Antonio | |
Governing parties | PS | |
Other information | ||
Postal codes | 7340 | |
Area codes | 065 | |
Web address | www.colfontaine.be |
Colfontaine is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut, and comprises the former villages of Pâturages, Warquignies, Wasmes, and Petit Wasmes.
On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 20,021 inhabitants. The total area is 13.62 km², giving a population density of 1,470 inhabitants per km².
[edit] External links
- Official website of the commune of Colfontaine (in French)
- Independent Colfontaine website (in French)
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