Sint-Andries

Sint-Andries
Sub-municipality of Bruges
Town hall
Coat of arms
Location of Sint-Andries
Location of Sint-Andries in Bruges
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Coordinates: 51°11′50″N 3°10′49″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.

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.