It is therefore not rare to hear that Mons comprises "19 communes" when in fact Mons is a single municipality (commune) divided into 19 sections. In addition, there is the term ancienne commune (former municipality), which has no official existence.
It is not uncommon to hear that Mons comprises "19 communes" when, in reality, Mons is a single municipality (commune) divided into 19 sections. Additionally, the term "ancienne commune" (former municipality) exists but lacks official recognition.