Le Rœulx

Le Rœulx (French pronunciation: [lə ʁø]; Walloon: El Rû) is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.

Le Rœulx
El Rû  (Walloon)
Le Rœulx
Location in Belgium
Location of Le Rœulx in Hainaut
Coordinates: 50°30′N 04°06′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFrench Community
RegionWallonia
ProvinceHainaut
ArrondissementSoignies
Government
  MayorBenoît Friart
  Governing party/iesIC
Area
  Total42.80 km2 (16.53 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total8,617
  Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Postal codes
7070
Area codes064
Websitewww.leroeulx.be

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 municipality consists of the following districts: Gottignies, Le Rœulx, Mignault, Thieu, and Ville-sur-Haine.

The Château du Rœulx, a family seat of the Comtes de Croÿ-Rœulx, is situated near the town.

Castle of Le Rœulx

References

  • Media related to Le Roeulx at Wikimedia Commons


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