Chièvres

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For the lord of Chièvres, advisor to Emperor Charles V, see: William de Croÿ.
Municipal flag Chièvres
The "de Croÿ" hotel and the St. Martin church.
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Chièvres in Hainaut
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Hainaut (province) Hainaut
Arrondissement Ath
Coordinates 50°35′N 03°48′E / 50.583, 3.8Coordinates: 50°35′N 03°48′E / 50.583, 3.8
Area 46.91 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density		 6,198 (January 1, 2006)
49.11%
50.89%
132 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 13.60% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 12,248 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Michel Miroir (PS)
Governing parties PS, MR
Other information
Postal codes 7950, 7951
Area codes 068
Web address www.chievres.be

Chièvres is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1st, 2006 Chièvres had a total population of 6,198. The total area is 46.91 km² which gives a population density of 132 inhabitants per km².

The St. John the Baptist chapel (XIIth century).
The St. John the Baptist chapel (XIIth century).
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