Ghlin

Coordinates: 50°28′34″N 3°54′13″E / 50.47611°N 3.90361°E / 50.47611; 3.90361
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Ghlin
Glin-dlé-Mont (Walloon)
Saint-Martin Church
Saint-Martin Church
Coat of arms of Ghlin
Location of Ghlin
Map
Location of Ghlin in Mons
Location of Ghlin in Mons
Ghlin is located in Belgium
Ghlin
Ghlin
Ghlin is located in Hainaut (Belgium)
Ghlin
Ghlin
Coordinates: 50°28′34″N 3°54′13″E / 50.47611°N 3.90361°E / 50.47611; 3.90361
Country Belgium
Community French Community
Region Wallonia
Province Hainaut
ArrondissementMons
MunicipalityMons
Area
 • Total21.46 km2 (8.29 sq mi)
Population
 (2020-01-01)
 • Total8,458
 • Density390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Postal codes
7011
Area codes065

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]

People born in Ghlin[edit]

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  1. ^ Arrêté royal du 18 février 1971 portant fusion des communes de Mons, Cuesmes, Ghlin, Hyon, Nimy et Obourg.