Sint-Andries
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Sint-Andries | |
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Coordinates: 51°11′50″N 3°10′49″E / 51.19722°N 3.18028°E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | West Flanders |
Arrondissement | Bruges |
Municipality | Bruges |
Area | |
• Total | 20.65 km2 (7.97 sq mi) |
Population (2014-12-31) | |
• Total | 19,818 |
• Density | 960/km2 (2,500/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 8200 |
Area codes | 050 |
Sint-Andries (Dutch pronunciation: [sɪnt ˈɑndris]) is a sub-municipality of the city of Bruges located in the province of West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1971. On 1 January 1971, it was merged into Bruges.[1]
The Jan Breydel Stadium, where the football teams Club Brugge and Cercle Brugge play, is situated in Sint-Andries. There are also a lot of small castles, built by the nobility in the late 19th century, mostly in woody environments. It contains St. Andrew's Abbey, established in 1100.
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