Thuin
Thuin (French pronunciation: [tɥɛ̃] ⓘ or [twɛ̃]; Walloon: Twin) is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.
Thuin
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The old city and the belfry | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Thuin | |
Thuin Location in Belgium
Location of Thuin in Hainaut | |
| Coordinates: 50°20′N 04°17′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | French Community |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province | Hainaut |
| Arrondissement | Thuin |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marie-Ève Van Laethem (PS) |
| • Governing party/ies | PS-IC |
| Area | |
| • Total | 76.65 km2 (29.59 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 14,671 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 6530-6534, 6536 |
| NIS code | 56078 |
| Area codes | 071 |
| Website | www.thuin.be |
The municipality consists of the following districts: Biercée, Biesme-sous-Thuin, Donstiennes, Gozée, Leers-et-Fosteau, Ragnies, Thuillies, and Thuin (including the hamlets of Hourpes and Maladrie.
Thuin is the headquarters of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (International Canine Association).
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