Tubize

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  Tubize
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Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms The municipality of Tubize 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°41′N 04°12′E / 50.683, 4.2Coordinates: 50°41′N 04°12′E / 50.683, 4.2
Area 32.66 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
22,335 (January 1, 2006)
48.65%
51.35%
684 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 16.02% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 12,507 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Raymond Langendries (R.C.)
Governing parties R.C., PS
Other information
Postal codes 1480
Area codes 02
Web address www.tubize.be

Tubize (Dutch: Tubeke) is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant. On January 1, 2006 Tubize had a total population of 22,335. The total area is 32.66 km² which gives a population density of 684 inhabitants per km².

The municipality includes the former districts of Clabecq, Oisquercq, Saintes (Belgium) and Tubize.