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
    The Boerekreek is one of several lakes in Sint-Laureins
  • Water tower in Sint-Jan-in-Eremo
    Water tower in Sint-Jan-in-Eremo
  • Townhall and freedom tree
    Townhall and freedom tree
  • Godshuis. Nowadays hotel/restaurant
    Godshuis. Nowadays hotel/restaurant

References

  1. ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 43014". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Sint-Laureins in vogelvlucht – Watervliet". Zwinstreek (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 May 2022.

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