Chièvres

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For the lord of Chièvres, advisor to Emperor Charles V, see: William de Croÿ.
Chièvres
The Hôtel de Croÿ and St Martin's church
The Hôtel de Croÿ and St Martin's church
Flag of Chièvres
Coat of arms of Chièvres
Location of Chièvres
Map
Country Belgium
CommunityFrench Community
RegionWallonia
ProvinceHainaut
ArrondissementAth
Government
 • MayorMichel Miroir (PS)
 • Governing party/iesPS, MR
Area
 • Total47.37 km2 (18.29 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total6,899
 • Density150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Postal codes
7950, 7951
NIS code
51014
Area codes068
Websitewww.chievres.be

Chièvres is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006 Chièvres had a total population of 6,198. The total area is 46.91 km² which gives a population density of 132 inhabitants per km².

Chièvres Air Base is located in the municipality.

The 12th-century chapel of St John the Baptist

References

  1. ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.