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Andenne

Coordinates: 50°29′N 05°06′E / 50.483°N 5.100°E / 50.483; 5.100
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Andenne
Andene (Walloon)
Flag of Andenne
Coat of arms of Andenne
Location of Andenne
Map
Andenne is located in Belgium
Andenne
Andenne
Location in Belgium
Location of Andenne in Namur Province
Coordinates: 50°29′N 05°06′E / 50.483°N 5.100°E / 50.483; 5.100
Country Belgium
CommunityFrench Community
RegionWallonia
ProvinceNamur
ArrondissementNamur
Government
 • MayorClaude Eerdekens (PS, PSD@)
 • Governing party/iesPSD@
Area
 • Total86.11 km2 (33.25 sq mi)
Population
 (2020-01-01)[1]
 • Total27,573
 • Density320/km2 (830/sq mi)
Postal codes
5300
NIS code
92003
Area codes085 and 081
Websitewww.andenne.be

Andenne (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃.dɛn] ; Walloon: Andene) is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Namur, Belgium.

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 municipality, and the central city, extend on both sides of the river Meuse.

The municipality consists of the following districts: Andenne, Bonneville, Coutisse, Landenne, Maizeret, Namêche, Sclayn, Seilles, Thon-Samson, and Vezin.

History

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The city is symbolized by a bear, originating from the legend that saw Charles Martel, while still a child, use a hammer to kill a bear that terrorized the inhabitants.

The Collegiate Church of Saint Begga, located in Andenne, was founded in the 7th century. Andenne is the location of the Château du Moisnil.

Andenne is associated with the Rape of Belgium in 1914, during which between 211 and 225 townspeople were massacred.

Notable individuals

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References

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  1. ^ "Andenne". Statbel. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  2. ^ Ott, Michael (1909). "St. Gertrude of Nivelles" . Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 6.
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