Rumes

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  Rumes
 
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°33′N 03°18′E / 50.55, 3.3Coordinates: 50°33′N 03°18′E / 50.55, 3.3
Area 23.72 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
5,112 (January 1, 2006)
48.49%
51.51%
216 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 14.14% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 11,502 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Jean Waleckx (PS)
Governing parties PS
Other information
Postal codes 7610-7618
Area codes 069
Web address www.rumes-online.be

Rumes is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 5,112 inhabitants. The total area is 23.72 km², giving a population density of 216 inhabitants per km².