Sint-Andries

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]

Sint-Andries
Town hall
Location of Sint-Andries
Location of Sint-Andries in Bruges
Sint-Andries
Sint-Andries
Coordinates: 51°11′50″N 3°10′49″E
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province West Flanders
ArrondissementBruges
MunicipalityBruges
Area
  Total20.65 km2 (7.97 sq mi)
Population
 (2014-12-31)
  Total19,818
  Density960/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Postal codes
8200
Area codes050

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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