Écaussinnes

Écaussinnes
The fortified castle (XII - XVth century)

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Écaussinnes
Location in Belgium
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Country Belgium
Region Wallonia
Community French Community
Province Hainaut
Arrondissement Soignies
Government
 • Mayor Béatrice Bulteau (EC.PLUS)
 • Governing party/ies EC.PLUS, ACE
Area
 • Total 34.77 km2 (13.4 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2010)[1]
 • Total 10,511
 • Density 302.3/km2 (783/sq mi)
Postal codes 7190, 7191
Area codes 067
Website www.ecaussinnes.be

Écaussinnes is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006 Écaussinnes had a total population of 9,924. The total area is 34.77 km² which gives a population density of 285 inhabitants per km².

Well-known blues festival.

The city also hosts the "Oberbayern" Festival each year in August.

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