Hamois

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  Hamois
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Hamois in Namur province
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Namur (province) Namur
Arrondissement Dinant
Coordinates 50°20′N 05°08′E / 50.333, 5.133Coordinates: 50°20′N 05°08′E / 50.333, 5.133
Area 76.42 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
6,649 (January 1, 2006)
50.35%
49.65%
87 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 13.11% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 11,561 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Luc Jadot
Governing parties Ensemble2006
Other information
Postal codes 5360-5364
Area codes 083
Web address www.hamois.be

Hamois is a Walloon municipality and village located in the Belgian province of Namur.

On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 6,640 inhabitants. The total area is 76.42 km², giving a population density of 87 inhabitants per km².

[edit] Other centres

Apart from Hamois itself, the municipality also comprises the villages of:

  • Achet
  • Emptinne
  • Mohiville
  • Natoye
  • Schaltin
  • Scy

[edit] External links

Hamois, the St. Agathe d'Hubinne chapel (XIIIth - XVIIth century). .
Hamois, the St. Agathe d'Hubinne chapel (XIIIth - XVIIth century). .