Morlanwelz

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  Morlanwelz
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Morlanwelz 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°27′N 04°14′E / 50.45, 4.233Coordinates: 50°27′N 04°14′E / 50.45, 4.233
Area 20.26 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
18,595 (January 1, 2006)
47.92%
52.08%
918 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 22.14% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 10,902 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Jacques Fauconnier
Governing parties PS
Other information
Postal codes 7140, 7141
Area codes 064
Web address www.morlanwelz.be

Morlanwelz is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006 Morlanwelz had a total population of 18,595. The total area is 20.26 km² which gives a population density of 918 inhabitants per km². Its postcode is 7140.

The Morlanwelz municipality includes the old communes of Morlanwelz-Mariemont, Carnières and Mont-Sainte-Aldegonde.

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[edit] External links

  • Official website: [1]
  • Villarosa official website: [2]
  • Villarosani.it - Villarosa Citizens Community: [3]

[edit] Born in Morlanwelz