Sprimont

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  Sprimont
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Sprimont in Liège province
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Liège (province) Liège
Arrondissement Liège
Coordinates 50°30′N 05°40′E / 50.5, 5.667Coordinates: 50°30′N 05°40′E / 50.5, 5.667
Area 74.28 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
12,782 (January 1, 2006)
48.54%
51.46%
172 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 12.57% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 13,224 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Claude Ancion (EC-cdH-MR)
Governing parties EC-cdH-MR
Other information
Postal codes 4140, 4141
Area codes 04
Web address www.sprimont.be

Sprimont is a municipality of Belgium. It lies in the country's Walloon Region and Province of Liege. On January 1, 2006 Sprimont had a total population of 12,782. The total area is 74.28 km² which gives a population density of 172 inhabitants per km².

Sprimont is an ancient name, whose earliest written records are 855 and 856 AD. These are located in the Abbey de Stavlot.

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