Andenne

Andenne (French pronunciation: ​[ɑ̃.dɛn]) is a Belgian municipality located in the Walloon province of Namur. On January 1, 2006, Andenne had a total population of 25,240. The total area is 86.17 km² which gives a population density of 292 inhabitants per km². The city extends on both sides of the river Meuse.

Andenne
Municipality
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Andenne
Location in Belgium
Location of Andenne in the province of Namur
Coordinates: 50°29′N 05°06′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFrench Community
RegionWallonia
ProvinceNamur
ArrondissementNamur
Government
 • MayorClaude Eerdekens
 • Governing party/iesPS
Area
 • Total86.17 km2 (33.27 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total27,017
 • Density310/km2 (810/sq mi)
Postal codes
5300
Area codes085 and 081
Websitewww.andenne.be

Besides Andenne itself, the municipality includes the following villages: Bonneville, Coutisse, Landenne, Maizeret, Namêche, Sclayn, Seilles, Thon-Samson, and Vezin. The city is symbolized by a bear, originating from the legend that saw Charles Martel, while still a child, kill a bear with a hammer that terrorized the inhabitants.

Andenne is the location of the Château du Moisnil.

Andenne is associated with the Rape of Belgium in 1914, during which reportedly 211 townspeople were massacred.

Notable individuals
  • The Meuse river.
  • The city Hall.
  • Place des Tilleuls - The kiosk (1879).
  • St. Begge Collegiate
  • The St. Begge fountain.
  • Office du Tourisme - "Art Nouveau" house (1907).
  • St. Begge house (1623).
  • Classical house called "Maison de Chanoinesses".
  • Ancienne gravure du Château du Moisnil à Andenne.

See also

References
  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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