Waimes
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Waimes (French) Weismes (German) |
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Geography | ||
Country | Belgium | |
Region | Wallonia | |
Community | French Community German-speaking Community | |
Province | Liège | |
Arrondissement | Verviers | |
Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
Area | 96.93 km² | |
Population (Source: NIS) | ||
Population – Males – Females - Density |
6,728 (January 1, 2006) 49.81% 50.19% 69 inhab./km² |
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Economy | ||
Unemployment rate | 8.86% (January 1, 2006) | |
Mean annual income | 10,523 €/pers. (2003) | |
Government | ||
Mayor | Albert Mathonet | |
Other information | ||
Postal codes | 4950 | |
Area codes | 080 | |
Web address | www.waimes.be |
Waimes (German: Weismes) is a Walloon municipality located in the province of Liège, in Belgium. On January 1, 2006 Waimes had a total population of 6,728. The total area is 96.93 km² which gives a population density of 69 inhabitants per km².
Waimes is one of two mostly French-speaking municipalities in the East Cantons, the other being Malmedy. German as a minority language is also still widely spoken in Waimes to this day. The other surrounding municipalities in the area are part of the main German-speaking Community of Belgium.
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