Nimy

Nimy Nîmi (Walloon)
Sub-municipality of Mons
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Coat of arms
Location of Nimy
Location of Nimy in Mons
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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 km^2 (1.61 sq mi)
Population  (2020-01-01)
• Total	4,751
• Density	1,100/km^2 (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]

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

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  Old Town Hall.
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  St. Mary Church.

References

1. Arrêté royal du 18 février 1971 portant fusion des communes de Mons, Cuesmes, Ghlin, Hyon, Nimy et Obourg.