Froidchapelle

Froidchapelle (French pronunciation: [fʁwa.ʃa.pɛl] ; Picard: Frèchecapelle; Walloon: Fritchapelle) is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.

Froidchapelle
Fritchapelle (Walloon)
Flag of Froidchapelle
Coat of arms of Froidchapelle
Location of Froidchapelle
Froidchapelle is located in Belgium
Froidchapelle
Froidchapelle
Location in Belgium
Location of Froidchapelle in Hainaut
Coordinates: 50°09′N 04°19′E
Country Belgium
CommunityFrench Community
RegionWallonia
ProvinceHainaut
ArrondissementThuin
Government
  MayorAlain Vandromme
  Governing party/iesMR, EC
Area
  Total86.54 km2 (33.41 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total3,953
  Density46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Postal codes
6440, 6441
NIS code
56029
Area codes060
Websitewww.froidchapelle.be

On 1 January 2006 Froidchapelle had a total population of 3,626. The total area is 86.03 km2 which gives a population density of 42 inhabitants per km2.

The municipality consists of the following districts: Boussu-lez-Walcourt, Erpion, Fourbechies, Froidchapelle, and Vergnies.

The Eau d'Heure lakes are situated partly in this municipality and partly in neighbouring Cerfontaine.

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