Bernissart

Bernissart
Bernissåt (Picard)
The neighbourhood of the Holy Virgin church.
Location of Bernissart
Bernissart
Location in Belgium
Location of Bernissart in Hainaut
Coordinates: 50°29′N 03°39′E / 50.483°N 3.650°E / 50.483; 3.650
CountryBelgium
CommunityFrench Community
RegionWallonia
Province Hainaut
ArrondissementAth
Government
  MayorRoger Vanderstraeten (PS)
  Governing party/iesPS - MR
Area
  Total
43.81 km2 (16.92 sq mi)
Population
 (2024-01-01)
  Total
11,878
  Density270/km2 (700/sq mi)
Postal codes
7320-7322
NIS code
51009
Area codes069
Websitewww.bernissart.be

Bernissart (French pronunciation: [bɛʁnisaʁ]; Picard: Bernissåt) is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.

On January 1, 2024, Bernissart had a total population of 11,878. The total area is 43.81 km2, which gives a population density of 271 inhabitants per km2.

The municipality consists of the following districts: Blaton, Bernissart, Harchies, Pommerœul, and Ville-Pommerœul.