Ellezelles facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ellezelles
Elzîle (Picard)
Elzele (Dutch)
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 Ellezelles
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | French Community | ||
| Region | Wallonia | ||
| Province | Hainaut | ||
| Arrondissement | Ath | ||
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| • Total | 44.69 km2 (17.25 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
7890
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| Area codes | 068 | ||
| Website | www.ellezelles.be | ||
Ellezelles is a lovely town in Wallonia, a region in Belgium. It's located in the Hainaut province. People in Ellezelles speak French, but you might also hear some Dutch because it's close to Flanders.
This municipality includes three main areas: Ellezelles itself, Lahamaide, and Wodecq.
Did you know that the town's old records "prove" that the famous detective Hercule Poirot was born here on April 1, 1850? It's a fun local legend!
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Discovering Ellezelles: A Belgian Town
Ellezelles is a small but interesting municipality. It's known for its beautiful countryside and unique local stories. The town is part of the Ath area.
Local Government in Ellezelles
Ellezelles is run by a mayor and a group of elected officials. The current mayor is Idesbalde Cauchie. The local government works to make decisions for the town and its people.
The main political group in charge is called "Liste du Bourgmestre" (which means "Mayor's List"). They work with other groups like Ecolo, which focuses on environmental issues.
There are 17 seats in the local council. These seats are shared among different political parties, including:
- MR (3 seats)
- Ecolo (2 seats)
- PS (4 seats)
- Liste du Bourgmestre (8 seats)
Famous People from Ellezelles
Ellezelles and its surrounding areas have been home to some important people throughout history.
- Lamoral, Count of Egmont (1522–1568): He was born near Ellezelles, in La Hamaide. Lamoral was a brave general and an important leader in the Spanish Netherlands. He lived just before the start of a big war called the Eighty Years' War.
- Richard Ely (born 1974): He is a Belgian writer, journalist, and ethnobotanist. An ethnobotanist studies how people use plants in their culture. Richard Ely was born right here in Ellezelles.
See also
In Spanish: Ellezelles para niños
