Lens, Belgium
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Lens | ||
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Geography | ||
Country | Belgium | |
Region | Wallonia | |
Community | French Community | |
Province | Hainaut | |
Arrondissement | Mons | |
Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
Area | 49.42 km² | |
Population (Source: NIS) | ||
Population – Males – Females - Density |
3,974 (January 1, 2006) 48.57% 51.43% 80 inhab./km² |
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Economy | ||
Unemployment rate | 11.85% (January 1, 2006) | |
Mean annual income | 12,140 €/pers. (2003) | |
Government | ||
Mayor | Ghislain Moyart (PS) | |
Governing parties | PS, MR | |
Other information | ||
Postal codes | 7870 | |
Area codes | 065 | |
Web address | www.lens.be |
Lens is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006 Lens had a total population of 3,974. The total area is 49.42 km² which gives a population density of 80 inhabitants per km².
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