Rebecq

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  Rebecq
The Arenberg watermills on the river Senne
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms The municipality of Rebecq in Walloon Brabant
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Walloon Brabant Walloon Brabant
Arrondissement Nivelles
Coordinates 50°39′N 04°08′E / 50.65, 4.133Coordinates: 50°39′N 04°08′E / 50.65, 4.133
Area 39.08 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
10,241 (January 1, 2006)
49.14%
50.86%
262 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 13.73% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 12,939 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Dimitri Legasse (AC)
Governing parties AC
Other information
Postal codes 1430
Area codes 067
Web address www.rebecq.be

Rebecq is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 10,241 inhabitants. The total area is 39.08 km², giving a population density of 262 inhabitants per km².

[edit] Notable people

  • François Huon is an artist of Rebecq.
  • Ernest Solvay (b. Rebecq 1838 - Ixelles, 1922), chemist, industrialist and philanthropist.

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