Limbourg
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For other meanings of "Limbourg", or Limburg, see Limburg.
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| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Wallonia |
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| Community | French Community |
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| Province |  Liège |
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| Arrondissement | Verviers | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 24.63 km² | |
| Population (Source: NIS) | ||
| Population – Males – Females - Density |
5,616 (January 1, 2006) 49.79% 50.21% 228 inhab./km² |
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| Unemployment rate | 15.94% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 11,685 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Jean-Marie Reinertz (PS) | |
| Governing parties | PS – Ecolo | |
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| Postal codes | 4830-4834 | |
| Area codes | 087 | |
| Web address | www.ville-limbourg.be | |
Limbourg (Limburg in German and Dutch) is a medieval city located in the province of Liège, Wallonia, Belgium. On July 1, 2006 Limbourg had a total population of 5,669. The total area is 24.63 km² which gives a population density of 230 inhabitants per km².
Limbourg is located on top of a hill which in its turn is surrounded by the river Vesdre. This was a strong military advantage in the middle ages and allowed the city to defend itself against foreign invaders. The city featured in the War of the Spanish Succession, falling in 1703 to British and Dutch Republican forces lead by the Duke of Marlborough.
This town derives its name from linde "linden, lime tree" and burg "fortress".
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