Sint-Laureins
Municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium
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Location of Sint-Laureins
Sint-Laureins
Location in Belgium
Location of Sint-Laureins in East Flanders
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Sint-Laureins (Dutch pronunciation: [sɪnt lʌu̯ˈrɛi̯ns]; Dutch for Saint Lawrence) is a municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality comprises the towns of Sint-Jan-in-Eremo [nl], Sint-Laureins proper, Sint-Margriete [nl], Waterland-Oudeman [nl] and Watervliet. In 2021, Sint-Laureins had a total population of 6,919. The total area is 74.50 km2.[2]
The Our Lady-Church in Watervliet, built in the 16th century, is called the 'Cathedral of the North'.[3]
Gallery
- The Boerekreek is one of several lakes in Sint-Laureins
- Water tower in Sint-Jan-in-Eremo
- Townhall and freedom tree
- Godshuis. Nowadays hotel/restaurant
References
External links
- Media related to Sint-Laureins at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (in Dutch)
- Official website of the youth council (in Dutch)
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