Merbes-le-Château

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  Merbes-le-Château
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Merbes-le-Château in Hainaut
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Hainaut (province) Hainaut
Arrondissement Thuin
Coordinates 50°19′N 04°10′E / 50.317, 4.167Coordinates: 50°19′N 04°10′E / 50.317, 4.167
Area 30.24 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
4,093 (January 1, 2006)
49.87%
50.13%
135 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 19.67% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 10,803 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Gérard Lemaire (PS)
Governing parties PS, MR
Other information
Postal codes 6567
Area codes 071
Web address www.merbes-le-chateau.be

Merdes-le-Château is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006 Merdes-le-Château had a total population of 4,093. The total area is 30.24 km² which gives a population density of 135 inhabitants per km².