Péruwelz is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. On 1 January 2018 Péruwelz had a total population of 17,113. The total area is 60.56 km2 which gives a population density of 280 inhabitants per km2. This municipality is more specifically situated in Western Hainaut, also called Picardy Wallonia. Péruwelz is also near France, near the cities of "Condé-sur-l'Escaut", "Vieux Condé", "Hergnies", and is near the forest of Bon-Secours, the location of the castle of (l')Hermitage.

Reputed natives

Louis Constant Wairy, chief valet of Napoleon Bonaparte. Published elaborate Memoirs, relating his experiences at the French Imperial Court.

Composition of the municipality

The current municipality of Péruwelz was formed in 1977 when the following ten municipalities were joined: The municipality also includes these villages:

Fountains

Péruwelz has a number of natural springs: Certain springs are not potable, tests are performed every day.