Anderlues

Anderlues is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006, Anderlues had a total population of 11,578. The total area is 17.02 square kilometres (6.57 sq mi) which gives a population density of 680 inhabitants per square kilometre. Its postcode is 6150.

Anderlues
Anderlues town hall
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Anderlues
Location in Belgium
Location of Anderlues in Hainaut
Coordinates: 50°24′N 04°16′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFrench Community
RegionWallonia
ProvinceHainaut
ArrondissementThuin
Government
  MayorPhilippe Tison (PS)
  Governing party/iesPS, MR
Area
  Total17.02 km2 (6.57 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total12,254
  Density720/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Postal codes
6150
Area codes071
Websitewww.anderlues.be

On December 1, 1983, a local jewellery store was robbed by the Nijvel gang. Some low-value jewels were stolen and two people were killed in what was the gang's last robbery before going silent for one year.

References

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