Châtelet, Belgium
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Châtelet (French pronunciation: [ʃatlɛ] ⓘ; Walloon: Tcheslet) is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. It lies on the river Sambre.
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Châtelet
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Coordinates: 50°24′N 04°31′E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | French Community |
Region | Wallonia |
Province | Hainaut |
Arrondissement | Charleroi |
Government | |
• Mayor | Daniel Vanderlick (PS) |
• Governing party/ies | PS |
Area | |
• Total | 27.35 km2 (10.56 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 36,101 |
• Density | 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 6200 |
NIS code | 52012 |
Area codes | 071 |
Website | www.chatelet.be |
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As of January 1, 2018, Châtelet had a total population of 36,101. The total area of the municipality is 27.03 km2 which gives a population density of 1,336 inhabitants per km2.
The municipality consists of the following districts: Bouffioulx, Châtelet, and Châtelineau. Châtelet was a long established independent city prior to its fusion with the other entities.