Riemst

Riemst
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Riemst Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50°48′N 05°36′E / 50.8°N 5.6°E / 50.8; 5.6
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
Map of Riemst

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.

Boroughs

Genoelselderen, Herderen, Kanne, Membruggen, Millen, Riemst, Val-Meer, Lafelt, Vlijtingen, Vroenhoven and Zichen-Zussen-Bolder

References

External links

• Official website - Available only in Dutch

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