Riemst

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On January 1, 2018 Riemst had a total population of 16,665.[1] 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.

The bridge in the Borough Vroenhoven was part of the start of World War II, when the Germans launched a coordinated attack on the area.[2]

Paul Schiepers (born in 1919) was the last mayor of the borough of Riemst before it joined with the other boroughs to form the current town of Riemst. He died on August 18, 1978.[3]

Boroughs

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

Gallery

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Elderen (wine) castle at Genoelselderen
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Neercanne castle at Kanne
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Bridge Albert Canal near Vroenhoven
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Albert Canal near Kanne

References

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  1. Wettelijke bevolking per gemeent fgov.be
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  3. Newsletter riemst.be

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