Péruwelz

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Municipal flag Péruwelz
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms The municipality in the province of Hainaut
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Hainaut (province) Hainaut
Arrondissement Tournai
Coordinates 50°31′N 03°35′E / 50.517, 3.583Coordinates: 50°31′N 03°35′E / 50.517, 3.583
Area 60.56 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
16,843 (January 1, 2006)
48.40%
51.60%
278 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 20.80% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 9,794 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Daniel Westrade (PS)
Governing parties PS, AC
Other information
Postal codes 7600-7608
Area codes 069
Web address www.peruwelz.be

Péruwelz is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006 Péruwelz had a total population of 16,843. The total area is 60.56 km² which gives a population density of 278 inhabitants per km².