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]
Nimy
Nîmi (Walloon) | |
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 Grand Large | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Nimy  | |
 Location of Nimy in Mons | |
  Nimy   Nimy | |
| Coordinates: 50°28′33″N 3°57′17″E / 50.47583°N 3.95472°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Community |  French Community |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province |  Hainaut |
| 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 |
History
editIn 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.
Gallery
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Old Town Hall. -
St. Mary Church.
References
edit- ^ Arrêté royal du 18 février 1971 portant fusion des communes de Mons, Cuesmes, Ghlin, Hyon, Nimy et Obourg.
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