Quiévrain

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  Quiévrain
Quiévrain: St Martin's church (16th century)
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Quiévrain in Hainaut
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Hainaut (province) Hainaut
Arrondissement Mons
Coordinates 50°24′N 03°41′E / 50.4, 3.683Coordinates: 50°24′N 03°41′E / 50.4, 3.683
Area 21.22 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
6,559 (January 1, 2006)
47.32%
52.68%
309 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 26.32% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 10,349 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Daniel Dorsimont (PS)
Governing parties PS, AC
Other information
Postal codes 7380, 7382
Area codes 065
Web address www.quievrain.be

Quiévrain is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 6,559 inhabitants. The total area is 21.22 km², giving a population density of 309 inhabitants per km².