Riemst

Riemst (Limburgish: Riems) is place and a municipality in the Belgian province of Limburg.

Riemst
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Riemst
Location in Belgium
Location of Riemst in Limburg
Coordinates: 50°48′N 05°36′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceLimburg
ArrondissementTongeren
Government
  MayorMark Vos (CD&V)
  Governing party/iesCD&V
Area
  Total57.88 km2 (22.35 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total16,665
  Density290/km2 (750/sq mi)
Postal codes
3770
Area codes012
Websitewww.riemst.be

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

Riemst located in the province of Limburg
Elderen (wine) castle at Genoelselderen
Neercanne castle at Kanne
Bridge Albert Canal near Vroenhoven
Albert Canal near Kanne
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