Riemst
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| Riemst | ||
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| Municipality of Belgium | ||
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  Riemst | ||
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Map of Riemst
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| Coordinates: 50°48′N 05°36′E / 50.800°N 5.600°ECoordinates: 50°48′N 05°36′E / 50.800°N 5.600°E | ||
| Country | Belgium | |
| Community | Flemish Community | |
| Region | Flemish Region | |
| Province | Limburg | |
| Arrondissement | Tongeren | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Mark Vos (CD&V) | |
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V, N-VA | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 57.88 km2 (22.35 sq mi) | |
| Population (1 January 2012)[1] | ||
| • Total | 16,265 | |
| • Density | 280/km2 (730/sq mi) | |
| Postal codes | 3770 | |
| Area codes | 012 | |
| Website | www.riemst.be | |
Riemst (Limburgish: Riems) is place and 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.
Riemst was the site of the Battle of Lauffeld, fought in 1747.
Boroughs
Genoelselderen, Herderen, Kanne, Membruggen, Millen, Riemst, Val-Meer, Lafelt, Vlijtingen, Vroenhoven and Zichen-Zussen-Bolder
Gallery
 Elderen (wine) castle at Genoelselderen |
 Neercanne castle at Kanne |
 Bridge Albert Canal near Vroenhoven |
 Albert Canal near Kanne |
References
- ↑ Population per municipality on 1 January 2012 (XLS; 214 KB)
External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
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