Le Rœulx

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  Le Rœulx
Château du Rœulx
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Le Rœulx in Hainaut
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Hainaut (province) Hainaut
Arrondissement Soignies
Coordinates 50°30′N 04°06′E / 50.5, 4.1Coordinates: 50°30′N 04°06′E / 50.5, 4.1
Area 42.80 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
7,977 (January 1, 2006)
48.77%
51.23%
186 inhab./km²
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.