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Fontaine-l'Évêque

Fontinne-l'-Eveke  (Walloon)
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Flag of Fontaine-l'Évêque
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Coat of arms of Fontaine-l'Évêque
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Fontaine-l'Évêque is located in Belgium
Fontaine-l'Évêque
Fontaine-l'Évêque
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community French Community
Region Wallonia
Province Hainaut
Arrondissement Charleroi
Area
 • Total 28.41 km2 (10.97 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
6140-6142
Area codes 071
Website www.fontaine-leveque.be

Fontaine-l'Évêque is a city and municipality in Belgium. It is located in the Wallonia region, within the province of Hainaut.

About Fontaine-l'Évêque

Fontaine-l'Évêque is a charming place with a rich history. The name itself means "Fountain of the Bishop," which hints at its past connections.

Population and Size

As of January 1, 2006, about 16,687 people lived in Fontaine-l'Évêque. The city covers an area of 28.41 square kilometers (about 11 square miles). This means there are around 587 people living in each square kilometer.

Parts of the Municipality

The municipality of Fontaine-l'Évêque is made up of several smaller areas, often called districts. These districts include:

  • Fontaine-l'Évêque (the main town)
  • Forchies-la-Marche
  • Leernes

Local Government

Like many cities, Fontaine-l'Évêque has a local government that helps run things. The mayor is like the leader of the city. As of the information in the infobox, the mayor is Gianni Galluzzo. He belongs to the Socialist Party (PS). The majority group in the local government is a team called PS - Mieux Demain. They work together to make decisions for the city.

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Fontaine-l'Évêque Castle, which was once home to the de Fontaines family.
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