Amel
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Amel
Amblève (French) | |
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Arrondissement | Verviers |
Government | |
• Mayor | Erik Wiesemes (SP) (GI) |
• Governing party/ies | GemeindeInteressen (GI) |
Area | |
• Total | 125.88 km2 (48.60 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 5,480 |
• Density | 44/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 4770-4771 |
NIS code | 63001 |
Area codes | 080 |
Website | www.amel.be |
Amel (German pronunciation:
There are eighteen villages in Amel: Amel (village),
The name Amel is of
: Amel) flows through the municipality.Amel is the birthplace of
History
In 716, the Battle of Amblève, between Charles Martel with the Austrasians on one side and the joint forces of the Frisians and Neustrians under Ragenfrid and Chilperic II on the other side, was the first victory for Charles Martel.
Amel was the site of heavy fighting during the
Sports
The municipality's football club, KFC Grün-Weiß Amel, play in the Liège Provincial League first tier (sixth tier overall).[4][5]
See also
References
External links
- Media related to Amel at Wikimedia Commons
- Gazetteer Entry
- Municipality of Amel website (German)