Châtelet, Belgium
Châtelet
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The town hall. | |
Location of Châtelet | |
| Coordinates: 50°24′N 04°31′E / 50.400°N 4.517°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | French Community |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province | Hainaut |
| Arrondissement | Charleroi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Daniel Vanderlick (PS) |
| • Governing party/ies | PS |
| Area | |
• Total | 27.35 km2 (10.56 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
• Total | 36,101 |
| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 6200 |
| NIS code | 52012 |
| Area codes | 071 |
| Website | www.chatelet.be |
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Châtelet (French pronunciation: [ʃatlɛ] ⓘ; Walloon: Tcheslet) is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. It lies on the river Sambre.
As of January 1, 2018, Châtelet had a total population of 36,101. The total area of the municipality is 27.03 km2 which gives a population density of 1,336 inhabitants per km2.
The municipality consists of the following districts: Bouffioulx, Châtelet, and Châtelineau. Châtelet was a long established independent city prior to its fusion with the other entities.