Couvin
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Couvin | ||
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Geography | ||
Country | Belgium | |
Region | Wallonia | |
Community | French Community | |
Province | Namur | |
Arrondissement | Philippeville | |
Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
Area | 206.93 km² | |
Population (Source: NIS) | ||
Population – Males – Females - Density |
13,476 (January 1, 2006) 48.56% 51.44% 65 inhab./km² |
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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.
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