Nimy
Sub-municipality of the city of Mons, Belgium
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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]
Country
Belgium
BelgiumPostal codes
7020
Nimy
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 Coat of arms | |
 Location of Nimy in Mons | |
 Interactive map of Nimy | |
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| Coordinates: 50°28′33″N 3°57′17″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 | 1,140/km2 (2,960/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 7020 |
| Area codes | 065 |
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.
Gallery
Old Town Hall.
St. Mary Church.
