Vielsalm
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 Vielsalm
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| Coordinates: 50°17′N 05°55′E / 50.283°N 5.917°E | |||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Region | Wallonia | ||
| Community | French Community | ||
| Province | Luxembourg | ||
| Arrondissement | Bastogne | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Elie Deblire (cdH) | ||
| • Governing party/ies | cdH - MAYEUR | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 39.76 km2 (15.35 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2010)[1] | |||
| • Total | 7,513 | ||
| • Density | 189/km2 (489/sq mi) | ||
| Postal codes | 6690, 6692, 6698 | ||
| Area codes | 080 | ||
| Website | vielsalm.be | ||
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Vielsalm (Walloon: Li Viye Såm) is a Walloon municipality of Belgium located in the province of Luxembourg.
On 1 January 2007 the municipality had 7,339 inhabitants. The total area is 139.76 km², giving a population density of 52.5 inhabitants per km².
Vielsalm (meaning "old Salm", to distinguish it from a newer settlement that was later abandoned) takes its name from that of the River Salm. It is the place of origin of the princely House of Salm.
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[edit] World War II
In World War II, the 75th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, 575th Signal Co., maintained its command post in the town from January 19-22, 1945, as it counterattacked against the German army.
[edit] References
- ^ Population per municipality on 1 January 2010 (XLS; 221 KB)
[edit] External links
- Official website (in French)
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