Lobbes
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| Coordinates: 50°21′N 04°15′E / 50.35°N 4.25°E | |||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Region | Wallonia | ||
| Community | French Community | ||
| Province | Hainaut | ||
| Arrondissement | Thuin | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Marcel Basile (cdH) | ||
| • Governing party/ies | MR, PS | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 32.08 km2 (12.39 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2010)[1] | |||
| • Total | 5,619 | ||
| • Density | 180/km2 (450/sq mi) | ||
| Postal codes | 6540, 6542, 6543 | ||
| Area codes | 071 | ||
| Website | www.lobbes.be | ||
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Map of Lobbes
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Lobbes is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006, Lobbes had a total population of 5,499. The total area is 32.08 km² which gives a population density of 171 inhabitants per km².
The town grew up round Lobbes Abbey, a religious house established here in about 650.
The tramway of the ASVi runs through Lobbes.
[edit] References
- ^ Population per municipality on 1 January 2010 (XLS; 221 KB)
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