Froidchapelle

Froidchapelle (French pronunciation: [fʁwa.ʃa.pɛl]) is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006, Froidchapelle had a total population of 3,626. The total area is 86.03 km² which gives a population density of 42 inhabitants per km².

Froidchapelle
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Froidchapelle
Location in Belgium
Location of Froidchapelle in Hainaut
Coordinates: 50°09′N 04°19′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFrench Community
RegionWallonia
ProvinceHainaut
ArrondissementThuin
Government
  MayorWilly Decuir (EC)
  Governing party/iesEC
Area
  Total42.30 km2 (16.33 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total3,953
  Density93/km2 (240/sq mi)
Postal codes
6440, 6441
Area codes060
Websitewww.froidchapelle.be

The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Froidchapelle proper, Boussu-lez-Walcourt, Fourbechies, Vergnies, and Erpion.

The Eau d'Heure lakes are situated partly in this municipality and partly in neighbouring Cerfontaine.

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