La Hulpe

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Municipal flag La Hulpe
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms The municipality of La Hulpe in Walloon Brabant
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Walloon Brabant Walloon Brabant
Arrondissement Nivelles
Coordinates 50°44′N 04°29′E / 50.733, 4.483Coordinates: 50°44′N 04°29′E / 50.733, 4.483
Area 15.60 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
7,224 (January 1, 2006)
47.59%
52.41%
463 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 10.09% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 15,981 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Christophe Dister (MR)
Governing parties MR, VALeco
Other information
Postal codes 1310
Area codes 02
Web address www.lahulpe.be
Château Solvay (1842).
Château Solvay (1842).

La Hulpe (Dutch: Terhulpen) is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant. On January 1, 2006 La Hulpe had a total population of 7,224. The total area is 15.60 km² which gives a population density of 463 inhabitants per km².

SWIFT's headquarters are located in La Hulpe.