Honnelles facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Honnelles Onele  (Picard)
Municipality
Angre
Flag Coat of arms
Honnelles Location in Belgium
Country	Belgium
Community	French Community
Region	Wallonia
Province	Hainaut
Arrondissement	Mons
Area
• Total	43.65 km2 (16.85 sq mi)
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Postal codes	7387
Area codes	065
Website	www.honnelles.be

Honnelles is a small town, also called a municipality, in Belgium. It is located in a region called Wallonia, specifically in the province of Hainaut.

The name Honnelles comes from two rivers that flow through the area: the Grande Honnelle and the Petite Honnelle. These rivers are important parts of the local landscape.

In 2006, about 4,998 people lived in Honnelles. The total area of the municipality is about 43.65 square kilometers. This means there were about 114 people living in each square kilometer. This is called the population density.

Where is Honnelles Located?

Honnelles is situated in the southwestern part of Belgium. It is not far from some bigger cities.

Nearby Cities

• Honnelles is about 18 kilometers southwest of Mons.
• It is about 16 kilometers east of Valenciennes, a city in France.
• You can find it about 50 kilometers west of Charleroi.
• The capital city, Brussels, is about 72 kilometers southwest of Honnelles.

What's in Honnelles?

The municipality of Honnelles is made up of several smaller villages or districts. Each district has its own unique character.

The Districts of Honnelles

The main town center is Autreppe. Other districts that form Honnelles include:

• Angre
• Angreau
• Athis
• Erquennes
• Fayt-le-Franc
• Marchipont
• Montignies-sur-Roc
• Onnezies
• Roisin

How Honnelles is Governed

Like other municipalities, Honnelles has a local government that manages the town.

Local Leadership

The mayor of Honnelles is Matthieu Lemiez. He is part of a political group called "Pour Honnelles Autrement" (PHA). This group is a mix of different political parties working together for the town.