Le Rœulx
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For the commune of Nord, France, see Rœulx.
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| Geography | ||
| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Wallonia |
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| Community | French Community |
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| Province |  Hainaut |
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| Arrondissement | Soignies | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 42.80 km² | |
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| Population – Males – Females - Density |
7,977 (January 1, 2006) 48.77% 51.23% 186 inhab./km² |
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| Unemployment rate | 14.68% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 12,947 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Benoît Friart | |
| Governing parties | IC | |
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| Postal codes | 7070 | |
| Area codes | 064 | |
| Web address | 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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