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)
Waimes
Location in Belgium
Location of Waimes in the province of Liège
Coordinates: 50°25′N 06°07′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFrench Community
RegionWallonia
ProvinceLiège
ArrondissementVerviers
Government
  MayorDaniel Stoffels (MR)
  Governing party/iesWaimes & Vous
Area
  Total96.93 km2 (37.42 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total7,429
  Density77/km2 (200/sq mi)
Postal codes
4950
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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