Le Rœulx

Le Rœulx
Castle of Le Rœulx

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Le Rœulx
Location in Belgium
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Country Belgium
Region Wallonia
Community French Community
Province Hainaut
Arrondissement Soignies
Government
 • Mayor Benoît Friart
 • Governing party/ies IC
Area
 • Total 42.80 km2 (16.5 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2010)[1]
 • Total 8,220
 • Density 192.1/km2 (497.4/sq mi)
Postal codes 7070
Area codes 064
Website www.leroeulx.be

Le Rœulx is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006 Le Rœulx had a total population of 7,977. The total area is 42.80 km² which gives a population density of 186 inhabitants per km². The Château du Rœulx, a family seat of the Comtes de Croÿ-Rœulx, is situated near the town.

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