Trois-Ponts

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On January 1, 2006, Trois-Ponts had a total population of 2,445. The total area is 68.90 km2 which gives a population density of 35 inhabitants per km2. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Amblève and Salm.

The municipality consists of the following districts: Basse-Bodeux, Fosse, and Wanne.

A railway junction at Trois-Ponts connected the Vennbahn with the Liège-Troisvierges, Luxembourg line.

History

During the battle of the Bulge in December 1944, Trois-Ponts saw heavy fighting.

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