Fontaine-l'Évêque

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Municipal flag Fontaine-l'Évêque
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Fontaine-l'Évêque in Hainaut
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Hainaut (province) Hainaut
Arrondissement Charleroi
Coordinates 50°25′N 04°19′E / 50.417, 4.317Coordinates: 50°25′N 04°19′E / 50.417, 4.317
Area 28.41 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density		 16,687 (January 1, 2006)
47.64%
52.36%
587 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 24.36% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 10,778 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Philippe Seghin (VOUS!)
Governing parties VOUS!
Other information
Postal codes 6140-6142
Area codes 071
Web address www.fontaine-leveque.be

Fontaine-l'Évêque is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1st, 2006 Fontaine-l'Évêque had a total population of 16,687. The total area is 28.41 km² which gives a population density of 587 inhabitants per km².

Fontaine-l'Évêque, the old "de Fontaine" castle.
Fontaine-l'Évêque, the old "de Fontaine" castle.
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Municipalities in the Province of Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium
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