Colfontaine

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  Colfontaine
Colfontaine: the Town Hall
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Colfontaine in Hainaut
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Hainaut (province) Hainaut
Arrondissement Mons
Coordinates 50°23′N 03°52′E / 50.383, 3.867Coordinates: 50°23′N 03°52′E / 50.383, 3.867
Area 13.62 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
20,021 (January 1, 2006)
47.50%
52.50%
1470 inhab./km²
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.

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