Écaussinnes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Écaussinnes
Les Scåssenes (Walloon)
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Écaussinnes-Lalaing Castle
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 Écaussinnes
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | French Community | ||
| Region | Wallonia | ||
| Province | Hainaut | ||
| Arrondissement | Soignies | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 34.77 km2 (13.42 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
7190, 7191
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| Area codes | 067 | ||
| Website | www.ecaussinnes.be | ||
Écaussinnes is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the country of Belgium. It's part of a region called Wallonia and a larger area known as the province of Hainaut.
As of January 1, 2018, about 11,135 people lived in Écaussinnes. The town covers an area of about 34.77 square kilometers. This means there are about 320 people living in each square kilometer, which is called the population density.
The municipality of Écaussinnes is made up of three smaller areas or districts. These are Écaussinnes-d'Enghien, Écaussinnes-Lalaing, and Marche-lez-Écaussinnes.
Écaussinnes is known for its fun events. Every August, it hosts the "Oberbayern" Festival. For many years, from 1988 to 2013, it also hosted the Spring Blues Festival, which was very popular.
A Glimpse into Écaussinnes' History
The history of Écaussinnes includes some important moments. One notable event involved a brave woman named Qian Xiuling. She helped protect nearly 100 local citizens during a difficult time.
There is a street in Écaussinnes named Rue Perlinghi to honor her. "Perlinghi" was her married name.
How Mail Worked in Écaussinnes
The first post office in Écaussinnes opened a long time ago, on December 1, 1850. It used special numbers to sort mail.
Later, other post offices opened in the area. The Écaussinnes-d'Enghien post office started on November 13, 1879. The Marche-lez-Écaussinnes post office began on May 10, 1880.
Today, the main postal codes for Écaussinnes are 7190 and 7191.
See Also
- In Spanish: Écaussinnes para niños
