Hyon
Hyon (French pronunciation: [jɔ̃]; Picard: Iyon) 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]
Hyon
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Hyon | |
Location of Hyon in Mons | |
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| Coordinates: 50°26′21″N 3°57′43″E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | French Community |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province | Hainaut |
| Arrondissement | Mons |
| Municipality | Mons |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.67 km2 (1.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01) | |
| • Total | 4,099 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 7022 |
| Area codes | 065 |
Gallery
- The village seen from the summit of Mount Héribus.
- Bridge/Dam on the river la Trouille (16th century).
- Bridge/Dam.
- Church Saint-Martin (1874-1876).
- Remarkable hybrid plane of the common park.
- The Tree of the Liberty - Common Lime planted in the end of the 18th century.
References
- Arrêté royal du 18 février 1971 portant fusion des communes de Mons, Hyon, Ghlin, Hyon, Nimy et Obourg.
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