Le Rœulx | |||
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Municipality | |||
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Location in Belgium | |||
Coordinates: 50°30′N 04°06′E / 50.500°N 4.100°ECoordinates: 50°30′N 04°06′E / 50.500°N 4.100°E | |||
Country | Belgium | ||
Community | French Community | ||
Region | Wallonia | ||
Province | Hainaut | ||
Arrondissement | Soignies | ||
Government | |||
• Mayor | Benoît Friart | ||
• Governing party/ies | IC | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 42.80 km2 (16.53 sq mi) | ||
Population (1 January 2016) | |||
• Total | 8,472 | ||
• Density | 200/km2 (510/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 municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Le Rœulx proper, Gottignies, Mignault, Thieu, and Ville-sur-Haine.
The Château du Rœulx, a family seat of the Comtes de Croÿ-Rœulx, is situated near the town.