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Momignies
Momgniye (Picard)
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 Momignies
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium |
| Community | French Community |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province | Hainaut |
| Arrondissement | Thuin |
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| • Total | 85.58 km2 (33.04 sq mi) |
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| Postal codes |
6590-6594, 6596
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| Area codes | 060 |
| Website | www.momignies.be |
Momignies is a small and interesting town in Wallonia, a region in Belgium. It's located in the province of Hainaut.
On January 1, 2006, Momignies was home to 5,125 people. The town covers an area of about 85.58 square kilometers. This means there are about 60 people living in each square kilometer.
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Welcome to Momignies!
Momignies is a special place in Belgium. It's known for its quiet charm and unique geography. This article will tell you more about this interesting municipality.
Where is Momignies?
Momignies is found in the southern part of Belgium. It's part of the Hainaut Province, which is in the Wallonia region. Wallonia is the French-speaking part of Belgium.
Parts of Momignies
The municipality of Momignies is made up of several smaller areas, often called districts. These districts include:
- Beauwelz
- Forge-Philippe
- Macon
- Macquenoise
- Momignies (the main town)
- Monceau-Imbrechies
- Seloignes
A Special River Story
One of the most unique things about Momignies is its rivers! Most of Belgium's rivers flow towards the North Sea. But in Momignies, the water flows in a different direction.
The rivers here, like the Oise river, actually drain into the English Channel. This makes Momignies the only place in Belgium with this special water flow.
Who Leads Momignies?
Like all towns, Momignies has a mayor and a local government. The mayor helps lead the town and make decisions. As of the information available, Eddy Bayard is the mayor.
The local government is formed by a group of political parties. In Momignies, the main parties working together are the MR and the PS. They work to improve the town for everyone.
