Le Rœulx
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For the commune of Nord, France, see Rœulx.
Le Rœulx | ||
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Geography | ||
Country | Belgium | |
Region | Wallonia | |
Community | French Community | |
Province | Hainaut | |
Arrondissement | Soignies | |
Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
Area | 42.80 km² | |
Population (Source: NIS) | ||
Population – Males – Females - Density |
7,977 (January 1, 2006) 48.77% 51.23% 186 inhab./km² |
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Economy | ||
Unemployment rate | 14.68% (January 1, 2006) | |
Mean annual income | 12,947 €/pers. (2003) | |
Government | ||
Mayor | Benoît Friart | |
Governing parties | IC | |
Other information | ||
Postal codes | 7070 | |
Area codes | 064 | |
Web address | www.leroeulx.be |
Le Rœulx is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006 Le Rœulx had a total population of 7,977. The total area is 42.80 km² which gives a population density of 186 inhabitants per km². The Château du Rœulx, a family seat of the Comtes de Croÿ-Rœulx, is situated near the town.
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