Jurbise

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  Jurbise
Jurbise: St Eloi's church
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Jurbise 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°32′N 03°56′E / 50.533, 3.933Coordinates: 50°32′N 03°56′E / 50.533, 3.933
Area 57.86 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
9,571 (January 1, 2006)
47.39%
52.61%
165 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 10.61% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 12,986 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Jacqueline Galant
Governing parties LB
Other information
Postal codes 7050
Area codes 065
Web address www.jurbise.be

Jurbise (in Dutch: Jurbeke) is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 9,571 inhabitants. The total area is 57.86 km², giving a population density of 165 inhabitants per km².