Limbourg

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Municipal flag Limbourg
Old centre of Limbourg
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Limbourg in the province of Liège
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Liège (province) Liège
Arrondissement Verviers
Coordinates 50°37′N 05°56′E / 50.617, 5.933Coordinates: 50°37′N 05°56′E / 50.617, 5.933
Area 24.63 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
5,616 (January 1, 2006)
49.79%
50.21%
228 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 15.94% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 11,685 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Jean-Marie Reinertz (PS)
Governing parties PS – Ecolo
Other information
Postal codes 4830-4834
Area codes 087
Web address www.ville-limbourg.be

Limbourg (Limburg in German and Dutch) is a medieval city located in the province of Liège, Wallonia, Belgium. On July 1, 2006 Limbourg had a total population of 5,669. The total area is 24.63 km² which gives a population density of 230 inhabitants per km².

Limbourg is located on top of a hill which in its turn is surrounded by the river Vesdre. This was a strong military advantage in the middle ages and allowed the city to defend itself against foreign invaders. The city featured in the War of the Spanish Succession, falling in 1703 to British and Dutch Republican forces lead by the Duke of Marlborough.

This town derives its name from linde "linden, lime tree" and burg "fortress".

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