Arrondissement of Mons
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The Arrondissement of Mons is one of the seven administrative arrondissements
Arrondissements of Belgium
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 in the Province
Provinces of Belgium
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 of Hainaut, Belgium
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It is both an administrative and a judicial arrondissement. However, the Judicial Arrondissement of Mons also comprises all municipalities of the Arrondissement of Soignies
Arrondissement of Soignies
The Arrondissement of Soignies is one of the seven administrative arrondissements in the Province of Hainaut, Belgium.The Administrative Arrondissement of Soignies consists of the following municipalities:* Braine-le-Comte* Ecaussinnes* Enghien...

 but one (Lessines
Lessines
Lessines is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006 Lessines had a total population of 17,848. The total area is 72.29 km² which gives a population density of 247 inhabitants per km²...

), as well as the municipalities of Brugelette
Brugelette
Brugelette is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006 Brugelette had a total population of 3,284. The total area is 28.40 km² which gives a population density of 116 inhabitants per km².- External links :*...

 en Chièvres
Chièvres
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....

 of the Arrondissement of Ath
Arrondissement of Ath
The Arrondissement of Ath is one of the seven administrative arrondissements in the Province of Hainaut, Belgium. It is not a judicial arrondissement...

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Municipalities

The Administrative Arrondissement of Mons consists of the following municipalities
Municipality
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  • Boussu
    Boussu
    Boussu is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. As of January 1, 2006, Boussu had a total population of 20,058. The total area is 20.01 km², which gives a population density of 1,002 inhabitants per km²....

  • Colfontaine
    Colfontaine
    Colfontaine is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut, and comprises the former villages of Pâturages, Warquignies, Wasmes, and Petit Wasmes....

  • Dour
    Dour
    Dour is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 16,810 inhabitants. The total area is 33.32 km², giving a population density of 505 inhabitants per km²....

  • Frameries
    Frameries
    Frameries is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On June 21st 2011 Frameries had a total population of about 20,652...

  • Hensies
    Hensies
    Hensies is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 6,698 inhabitants. The total area is 25.99 km², giving a population density of 258 inhabitants per km².-References:...

  • Honnelles
    Honnelles
    Honnelles is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006 Honnelles had a total population of 4,998. The total area is 43.65 km² which gives a population density of 114 inhabitants per km²....

  • Jurbise
    Jurbise
    Jurbise is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 9,571 inhabitants. The total area is 57.86 km², giving a population density of 165 inhabitants per km²....

  • Lens
    Lens, Belgium
    Lens is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. In 2007 its population was 4042. The total area is 49.42 km² which gives a population density of 80 inhabitants per km²....

  • Mons
    Mons
    Mons is a Walloon city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut, of which it is the capital. The Mons municipality includes the old communes of Cuesmes, Flénu, Ghlin, Hyon, Nimy, Obourg, Baudour , Jemappes, Ciply, Harmignies, Harveng, Havré, Maisières, Mesvin, Nouvelles,...

  • Quaregnon
    Quaregnon
    Quaregnon is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006 Quaregnon had a total population of 18,744. The total area is 11.08 km² which gives a population density of 1,692 inhabitants per km²....

  • Quévy
    Quévy
    Quévy is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006 Quévy had a total population of 7,734. The total area is 65.16 km² which gives a population density of 119 inhabitants per km²....

  • Quiévrain
    Quiévrain
    Quiévrain is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On 1 January 2006, the municipality had 6,559 inhabitants. The total area is 21.22 km², giving a population density of 309 inhabitants per km²....

  • Saint-Ghislain
    Saint-Ghislain
    Saint-Ghislain is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 22,466 inhabitants. The total area is 70.18 km², giving a population density of 320 inhabitants per km²....

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