Hainaut

Hainaut province stretches over 3,786 square kilometers across southern Belgium, with Mons serving as its capital and Charleroi as its largest city.

The territory transformed from a Roman Gallia Belgica region into an independent county during the medieval period before becoming part of modern Belgium.

The province maintains seven administrative districts, including Mons, Charleroi, and Tournai, each contributing to the regional French-speaking Walloon identity.

Brussels South Charleroi Airport connects Hainaut with international destinations while an extensive network of trains and buses links its major municipalities.

The province contains both industrial centers and agricultural areas, with rivers such as Haine, Scheldt, Dendre, and Sambre flowing through its territory.

Location: Wallonia

Capital city: Mons

Elevation above the sea: 92 m

Operator: Province de Hainaut

Shares border with: West Flanders, East Flanders, Flemish Brabant, Walloon Brabant, Province of Namur, Ardennes, Aisne, Nord

Website: https://portail.hainaut.be

GPS coordinates: 50.50000,3.91667

Latest update: May 31, 2025 03:36