Mons

Located between the Trouille and Haine rivers, Mons sits on a knoll at the intersection of the Nimy-Blaton and Centre canals at 60 meters elevation.

The settlement began as a Roman camp called Castrilocus in the 3rd century and developed around an abbey established by Saint Waudru around 650.

The Belfry of Mons, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, features a 47-bell carillon and stands as the only Baroque-style bell tower in Belgium.

The city provides multiple public transportation options connecting to neighboring municipalities, with trains and buses operating throughout the Hainaut province.

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe maintains its command center on the Casteau Plateau near Mons since relocating from France in 1967.

Location: Arrondissement of Mons

Inception: January 1, 1977

Capital city: Mons

Elevation above the sea: 60 m

Operator: Ville de Mons

Part of: Emergency zone Hainaut Center, police zone Mons-Quévy

Shares border with: Jurbise, Estinnes, Binche, La Louvière, Le Rœulx, Soignies, Saint-Ghislain, Quaregnon, Frameries, Quévy

Address: Mons, Belgium 7010 Mons

Phone: +3265405111

Website: https://mons.be

GPS coordinates: 50.45472,3.95250

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:44