Frasnes-lez-Anvaing facts for kids
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Frasnes-lez-Anvaing
Fraine-lez-Anvégne (Picard)
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 Frasnes-lez-Anvaing
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | |
| Community | French Community | |
| Region | Wallonia | |
| Province | Hainaut | |
| Arrondissement | Ath | |
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| • Total | 112.44 km2 (43.41 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| Postal codes |
7910-7912
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| Area codes | 069 | |
| Website | www.frasnes-lez-anvaing.be | |
Frasnes-lez-Anvaing is a municipality located in Wallonia, which is one of the three regions of Belgium. It is found in the province of Hainaut.
As of January 1, 2018, about 11,740 people lived in Frasnes-lez-Anvaing. The total area of the municipality is 112.44 square kilometers. This means there are about 100 people living in each square kilometer.
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About Frasnes-lez-Anvaing
Frasnes-lez-Anvaing is a lovely place in the country of Belgium. It is known for its quiet charm and many small villages. The municipality is made up of several smaller areas.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town or village and the smaller areas around it. Frasnes-lez-Anvaing is one of many such areas in Belgium.
Where is Frasnes-lez-Anvaing?
This municipality is in the western part of Belgium. It is part of the Hainaut province. This province is known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes.
Parts of Frasnes-lez-Anvaing
The municipality of Frasnes-lez-Anvaing includes many different districts. These districts are like smaller towns or villages that make up the larger area. They include:
- Anvaing
- Arc-Ainières
- Buissenal
- Cordes
- Dergneau
- Forest
- Frasnes-lez-Buissenal
- Hacquegnies
- Herquegies
- Montrœul-au-Bois
- Moustier
- Œudeghien
- Saint-Sauveur
- Wattripont
Each of these districts has its own unique character. Together, they form the community of Frasnes-lez-Anvaing.
Important Events in Frasnes-lez-Anvaing
In August 2012, a special event took place in Frasnes. The funeral of Countess Alix de Lannoy was held here. She was the mother of Stéphanie de Lannoy. Stéphanie later married Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg.
Many important guests attended the funeral. Members of the royal families from both Luxembourg and Belgium were present. This showed the importance of the de Lannoy family. It also highlighted the connection between the municipality and royal events.
