Farciennes facts for kids
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Farciennes
Fårcene (Walloon)
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Farciennes Castle
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 Farciennes
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | French Community | ||
| Region | Wallonia | ||
| Province | Hainaut | ||
| Arrondissement | Charleroi | ||
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| • Total | 10.39 km2 (4.01 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
6240
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| Area codes | 071 | ||
| Website | www.farciennes.be | ||
Farciennes is a town in Wallonia, Belgium. It is located in the province of Hainaut. The town is known for its interesting past.
As of January 1, 2018, Farciennes had 11,247 people. The town covers about 10.39 square kilometers. This means there are about 1,083 people per square kilometer. Farciennes is located near the city of Charleroi. It sits between the Sambre and Meuse rivers.
Town Districts
The municipality of Farciennes includes two main districts:
- Farciennes
- Pironchamps
The Farciennes district also has smaller areas. These areas are Wainage, Wairchat, and Tergnée.
A Look at Farciennes' History
In the past, Farciennes was a very busy industrial town. It had many jobs in mining and steel. The last coal mine in Wallonia was here. It was called the Sainte-Catherine shaft. This mine belonged to the Roton company.
When the mines closed, many jobs were lost. The steel industry also faced challenges. This caused a decline in the area. Today, the old Roton mine site has changed. Only the tower and the old changing rooms remain. This area is now used for small and medium-sized businesses. This helps create new jobs for the town.
Notable People
- Olivier Carette, a professional football player.
- Laurent Ciman, another professional football player.
