Nimy
Nîmi (Walloon) | |
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![]() Location of Nimy in Mons | |
Coordinates: 50°28′33″N 3°57′17″E / 50.47583°N 3.95472°E | |
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Arrondissement | Mons |
Municipality | Mons |
Area | |
• Total | 4.16 km2 (1.61 sq mi) |
Population (2020-01-01) | |
• Total | 4,751 |
• Density | 1,100/km2 (3,000/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 7020 |
Area codes | 065 |
Nimy (French pronunciation: [nimi]; Walloon: Nîmi) is a sub-municipality of the city of Mons located in the province of Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1972. On 1 January 1972, it was merged into Mons.[1]
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Mons - The Railway Bridge at Nimy (August 2014)
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Belgium: The lock Péronnes at the Canal Nimy-Blaton-Péronnes
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Baudouin IV - Ducasse de Nimy - 28 septembre 2014
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History
In 1914, it was the scene of heavy fighting during the Battle of Mons, the first action of the British Expeditionary Force in World War I. Notable for its earthenware pottery.
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Old Town Hall.
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St. Mary Church.
References
- ^ Arrêté royal du 18 février 1971 portant fusion des communes de Mons, Cuesmes, Ghlin, Hyon, Nimy et Obourg.
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