Froidchapelle

Froidchapelle (French pronunciation: [fʁwa.ʃa.pɛl] ^ⓘ; Picard: Frèchecapelle; Walloon: Fritchapelle) is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.

Froidchapelle Fritchapelle (Walloon)
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Froidchapelle
Froidchapelle Location in Belgium Location of Froidchapelle in Hainaut
Coordinates: 50°09′N 04°19′E
Country	Belgium
Community	French Community
Region	Wallonia
Province	Hainaut
Arrondissement	Thuin
Government
• Mayor	Alain Vandromme
• Governing party/ies	MR, EC
Area
• Total	86.54 km2 (33.41 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	3,953
• Density	46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Postal codes	6440, 6441
NIS code	56029
Area codes	060
Website	www.froidchapelle.be

On 1 January 2006 Froidchapelle had a total population of 3,626. The total area is 86.03 km² which gives a population density of 42 inhabitants per km².

The municipality consists of the following districts: Boussu-lez-Walcourt, Erpion, Fourbechies, Froidchapelle, and Vergnies.

The Eau d'Heure lakes are situated partly in this municipality and partly in neighbouring Cerfontaine.

See also

• List of protected heritage sites in Froidchapelle