Waimes

Waimes (French pronunciation: [wɛm]; German: Weismes, German pronunciation: [ˈvaɪ̯sməs]; Walloon: Waime) is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Liège, Belgium.

Waimes
Waime (Walloon)
Weismes (German)
Flag of Waimes
Location of Waimes
Waimes is located in Belgium
Waimes
Waimes
Location in Belgium
Location of Waimes in the province of Liège
Coordinates: 50°25′N 06°07′E
Country Belgium
CommunityFrench Community
RegionWallonia
ProvinceLiège
ArrondissementVerviers
Government
  MayorDaniel Stoffels (MR)
  Governing party/iesWaimes & Vous
Area
  Total97.56 km2 (37.67 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total7,429
  Density76/km2 (200/sq mi)
Postal codes
4950
NIS code
63080
Area codes080
Websitewww.waimes.be

On January 1, 2006, Waimes had a total population of 6,728. The total area is 96.93 km2 which gives a population density of 69 inhabitants per km2.

Waimes is one of two mostly French-speaking municipalities in the East Cantons, the other being Malmedy. German as a minority language is also still widely spoken in Waimes to this day. The other surrounding municipalities in the area are part of the main German-speaking Community of Belgium.

The municipality consists of the following districts: Faymonville, Robertville (including the village of Ovifat), and Waimes.

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