The Centre or the Région du Centre is a region within the
province of Hainaut in
Wallonia
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,
Belgium
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. It is part of the
Sillon industriel or industrial centre of
Belgium
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.
It is located between the cities of
Mons (the
Borinage),
Charleroi and
Thuin (the
Pays Noir) and
Brabant. Its most important town is
La Louvière. The region gives its name to the
Canal du Centre, between
Mons and
Thieu, which is a village near
La Louvière.
The region had its own newspaper from 1945 to 1987, L'Echo du Centre. There is also a regional television station, Antenne Centre.
Municipalities
The following municipalities are usually assumed to be within the region.
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Anderlues
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Binche
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Braine-le-Comte
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Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont
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Écaussinnes
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Estinnes
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La Louvière
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Le RÅ“ulx
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Manage
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Merbes-le-Château
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Morlanwelz
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Seneffe
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Soignies
References
External links
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La Louvière
Geography of Hainaut (province)
Regions of Wallonia
History of Wallonia
Areas of Belgium