Silly (; ; ) is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.
On January 1, 2006, Silly had a total population of 7,995. The total area is which gives a population density of 118 inhabitants per km².
The name of the town derives from its stream, called the Sille (French) or Zulle (Dutch), and has no relation to the English word. In the English-speaking world, it has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.
The municipality consists of the following districts: Fouleng, Gondregnies, Graty, Hellebecq, Hoves, Silly, Thoricourt, and Bassilly.
International relations
Twin towns – Sister cities
Silly is twinned with: San Miniato, Italy
References
External links
Local artisanal brewery
Municipalities of Hainaut (province)