Ghlin

Ghlin (French pronunciation: [ɡlɛ̃]; Walloon: Glin-dlé-Mont) is a sub-municipality of the city of Mons located in the province of Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1972. On 1 January 1972, it was merged into Mons.^[1]

Ghlin Glin-dlé-Mont (Walloon)
Sub-municipality of Mons
Saint-Martin Church
Coat of arms
Location of Ghlin
Location of Ghlin in Mons
Ghlin Show map of Belgium Ghlin Show map of Hainaut (Belgium)
Coordinates: 50°28′34″N 3°54′13″E
Country	Belgium
Community	French Community
Region	Wallonia
Province	Hainaut
Arrondissement	Mons
Municipality	Mons
Area
• Total	21.46 km2 (8.29 sq mi)
Population  (2020-01-01)
• Total	8,458
• Density	390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Postal codes	7011
Area codes	065

People born in Ghlin

• Charles Plisnier (1896–1952), writer winner of the Prix Goncourt in 1937

See also

• Grand Large