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Riemst
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| Coordinates: | |||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Arrondissement | Tongeren | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Mark Vos (CD&V) | ||
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V, N-VA | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 57.88 km2 (22.3 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2010)[1] | |||
| • Total | 16,144 | ||
| • Density | 278.9/km2 (722.4/sq mi) | ||
| Postal codes | 3770 | ||
| Area codes | 012 | ||
| Website | www.riemst.be | ||
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Map of Riemst
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Riemst (Limburgish: Riems) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006 Riemst had a total population of 15,963. The total area is 57.88 km² which gives a population density of 276 inhabitants per km².
It was the site of the Battle of Lauffeld fought in 1747.
Genoelselderen, Herderen, Kanne, Membruggen, Millen, Riemst, Val-Meer, Lafelt, Vlijtingen, Vroenhoven and Zichen-Zussen-Bolder
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