Silly, Belgium facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Silly
Chili (Picard)
Opzullik (Dutch)
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Silly town hall
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 Silly
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | French Community | ||
| Region | Wallonia | ||
| Province | Hainaut | ||
| Arrondissement | Ath | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
7830
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| Area codes | 068 | ||
| Website | www.silly.be | ||
Silly is a small town in Wallonia, a region in Belgium. It is located in the province of Hainaut.
As of January 1, 2006, about 7,995 people lived in Silly. The town covers an area of about 67.68 square kilometers. This means there are about 118 people living in each square kilometer.
What's in a Name? The Story of Silly
The name of the town, Silly, comes from a stream called the Sille in French. In Dutch, this stream is known as the Zulle. So, the town's name is linked to this local waterway. It has nothing to do with the English word "silly." People who speak English sometimes find the name unusual.
Parts of Silly: Exploring the Districts
The municipality of Silly is made up of several smaller areas. These areas are called districts. They include:
- Fouleng
- Gondregnies
- Graty
- Hellebecq
- Hoves
- Silly (the main town itself)
- Thoricourt
- Bassilly
Silly's Global Friends: Twin Towns
Silly has a special connection with another town far away. This is called a "twin town" or "sister city" relationship. It helps towns learn about each other's cultures.
Silly is twinned with:
San Miniato, a town in Italy
