Erquelinnes facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Erquelinnes Erkelene  (Walloon)
Municipality
Coat of arms
Erquelinnes Location in Belgium
Country	Belgium
Community	French Community
Region	Wallonia
Province	Hainaut
Arrondissement	Thuin
Area
• Total	44.23 km2 (17.08 sq mi)
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Postal codes	6560
Area codes	071
Website	www.erquelinnes.be

Erquelinnes is a small town in Wallonia, a region in Belgium. It's located in the province of Hainaut.

This town is right on the border with France, next to the French town of Maubeuge. In 2006, about 9,549 people lived in Erquelinnes. The total area of the town is about 44.23 square kilometers (which is about 17 square miles). This means there are about 216 people living in each square kilometer.

What Makes Up Erquelinnes?

The municipality of Erquelinnes is made up of several smaller areas, or districts. These include:

• Bersillies-l'Abbaye
• Erquelinnes (the main town)
• Grand-Reng
• Hantes-Wihéries
• Montignies-Saint-Christophe
• Solre-sur-Sambre

Historical Places to See

One important historical building in Erquelinnes is the Solre-sur-Sambre Castle. It's a cool place to visit and learn about the past!

Images for kids

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  Saint George's church