Velm (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvɛl(ə)m], Limburgish: Vallem [ˈvɑləm]) is one of the ancienne communes in the municipality of Sint-Truiden, Limburg province, Belgium.

Velm
Village
The 18th century Church of Saint Martin
The 18th century Church of Saint Martin
Velm is located in Belgium
Velm
Velm
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50°46′28″N 5°08′06″E / 50.77444°N 5.13500°E / 50.77444; 5.13500
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
ProvinceLimburg
MunicipalitySint-Truiden
Area
 • Total10.32 km2 (3.98 sq mi)
Population
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 • Total2,562
 • Density250/km2 (640/sq mi)
Time zoneCET

Velm is bounded in the east by the N80 motorway, leading to Namur, and in the west by the railroad from Sint-Truiden to Landen.

History

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Velm was mentioned for the first time in writing in 790 as Falmia. As of 982 the name of Velme can be found. Originally, Velm was a fief of the Gorze Abbey near Metz in France. In the 16th century the manor was sold to the Prince-Bishopric of Liège. Prince-bishop Érard de La Marck immediately donated the rights to the lands to the chapter of Saint Lambert in Liège.

When the communities were formed in Belgium in 1795, Velm was designated an independent municipality. Originally a rural village of farmers and fruit growers, it developed in the course of the 20th century into a residential village. In the 1977 merger of municipalities, Velm became a ancienne commune of Sint-Truiden.

Places of interest

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Kasteel Peten, originally built in the 19th century as a manor house

Demographic

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Sources: NIS and www.limburg.be

References

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  1. ^ a b "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 71053R". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
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