Riemst
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| Sovereign state |  Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community |  Flemish Community |
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| Province |  Limburg |
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| Arrondissement | Tongeren | ||
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | ||
| Area | 57.88 km² | ||
| Population – Males – Females - Density |
15,963 (January 1, 2006) 50.18% 49.82% 276 inhab./km² |
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| Unemployment rate | 7.69% (January 1, 2006) | ||
| Mean annual income | €12,103/pers. (2003) | ||
| Mayor | Mark Vos (CD&V) | ||
| Governing parties | CD&V, N-VA | ||
| Postal codes | 3770 | ||
| Area codes | 012 | ||
| Website | www.riemst.be | ||
Riemst 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.
[edit] Boroughs
Genoelselderen, Herderen, Kanne, Membruggen, Millen, Riemst, Val-Meer, Vlijtingen, Vroenhoven en Zichen-Zussen-Bolder
[edit] External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
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