Couvin

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  Couvin
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Couvin in the province of Namur
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Namur (province) Namur
Arrondissement Philippeville
Coordinates 50°03′N 04°29′E / 50.05, 4.483Coordinates: 50°03′N 04°29′E / 50.05, 4.483
Area 206.93 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
13,476 (January 1, 2006)
48.56%
51.44%
65 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 23.68% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 9,350 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Raymond Douniaux (PS)
Governing parties PS, MR, IC
Other information
Postal codes 5660
Area codes 060
Web address www.couvin.be

Couvin is a Belgian municipality located in the province of Namur, Wallonia.

On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 13,476 inhabitants. Couvin is the second largest municipality of Belgium, after Tournai. The total area is 206.93 km², giving a population density of 65 inhabitants per km².

Couvin: the River Eau Noire and the Rue de la Falaise
Couvin: the River Eau Noire and the Rue de la Falaise

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