Froidchapelle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Froidchapelle
Fritchapelle (Walloon)
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 Froidchapelle
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | French Community | ||
| Region | Wallonia | ||
| Province | Hainaut | ||
| Arrondissement | Thuin | ||
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| • Total | 42.30 km2 (16.33 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
6440, 6441
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| Area codes | 060 | ||
| Website | www.froidchapelle.be | ||
Froidchapelle is a small town in Belgium. It is located in the southern part of the country. This area is called Wallonia. Froidchapelle is part of the province of Hainaut. It is a quiet place with a small population.
About Froidchapelle
Froidchapelle is known as a municipality. In Belgium, a municipality is like a local government area. It includes the main town and several smaller villages or districts.
Population and Size
As of January 1, 2006, Froidchapelle had 3,626 people living there. The total area of the municipality is about 86 square kilometers. This means there are about 42 people living in each square kilometer. This shows it is not a very crowded place.
Districts of Froidchapelle
The municipality of Froidchapelle is made up of several smaller parts. These parts are called districts or deelgemeente. They include:
- Boussu-lez-Walcourt
- Erpion
- Fourbechies
- Froidchapelle (the main town)
- Vergnies
The Eau d'Heure Lakes
A very important feature near Froidchapelle is the Eau d'Heure lakes. These are a group of five large artificial lakes. They are popular for water sports and outdoor activities. Part of these beautiful lakes are located within Froidchapelle. The other part is in the neighboring municipality of Cerfontaine.
