Momignies

Momignies is a Walloon municipality in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On 1 January 2006 Momignies had a total population of 5,125. The total area is 85.58 km², which gives a population density of 60 inhabitants per km².

Momignies
Coat of arms
Momignies
Location in Belgium
Location of Momignies in Hainaut
Coordinates: 50°02′N 04°10′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFrench Community
RegionWallonia
ProvinceHainaut
ArrondissementThuin
Government
  MayorAlbert Depret (MR)
  Governing party/iesMR, PS
Area
  Total85.58 km2 (33.04 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total5,309
  Density62/km2 (160/sq mi)
Postal codes
6590-6594, 6596
Area codes060
Websitewww.momignies.be

The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Momignies proper, Beauwelz, Forge-Philippe, Macon, Macquenoise, Monceau-Imbrechies, and Seloignes.

Momignies is notable for encompassing the only area in Belgium which is not drained into the North Sea. It is drained by the Oise river into the English Channel

References

  • Media related to Momignies at Wikimedia Commons
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