Saint-Symphorien, Belgium
Saint-Symphorien (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ sɛ̃fɔʁjɛ̃]; Walloon: Sint-Symforyin) is a sub-municipality of the city of Mons located in the province of Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1977. On 1 January 1977, it was merged into Mons.[1]
Saint-Symphorien
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The village | |
Location of Saint-Symphorien | |
Location of Saint-Symphorien in Mons | |
Saint-Symphorien Saint-Symphorien | |
| Coordinates: 50°26′12″N 4°00′45″E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | French Community |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province | Hainaut |
| Arrondissement | Mons |
| Municipality | Mons |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.17 km2 (2.77 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01) | |
| • Total | 3,349 |
| • Density | 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 7030 |
| Area codes | 065 |
Heritage
The village's military cemetery contains about 500 German and Commonwealth graves from the First World War.
Gallery
- Church
- Distillery (1854)
- Place
- International Military Cemetery, German and British memorial
References
External links
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