Centre region, Hainaut

Summary

The Centre or the Région du Centre is a region within the province of Hainaut in Wallonia, Belgium. It is part of the Sillon industriel or industrial centre of Belgium.

Location of the region within Hainaut

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, a village near La Louvière.

The region had its own newspaper from 1945 to 1987, L'Echo du Centre.[1] There is also a regional television station, Antenne Centre. [2]

Municipalities edit

The following municipalities are usually assumed to be within the region.

References edit

  1. ^ Front page of L'Echo du centre "L'Echo". Retrieved 27 August 2013. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  2. ^ Antenne Centre TV Télévision régionale du Centre "Antenne Centre". Retrieved 27 August 2013. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)

External links edit

Images
  • "La Louvière and "Région du Centre" (Belgium, Hainaut)". www.flickr.com.