Vaals

municipality in the Netherlands

Vaals is a municipality in the Dutch province of Limburg. In 2019, 10,092 people lived there.It is located on the border with Germany, Aachen is about 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) away.

Vaals
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View of Vaals
View of Vaals
Flag of Vaals
Official seal of Vaals
Vaals is located in Netherlands
Vaals
Vaals
Coordinates: 50°46′14.4″N 6°01′08.3″E / 50.770667°N 6.018972°E / 50.770667; 6.018972
Country Netherlands
Province Limburg
Government
 • MayorHarry Leunessen
Area
 • Total23.89 km2 (9.22 sq mi)
Population
 (January 1, 2001)
 • Total10,838
 • Density453.7/km2 (1,175/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
Postal code(s)
6290–6295
Area code(s)043
CIN0981
WebsiteOfficial website