Lissewege
Sub-municipality of the city of Bruges, Belgium
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Lissewege (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlɪsəˌʋeːɣə]) 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.[1] Lissewege also includes Zeebrugge and Zwankendamme.
Country
Belgium
Postal codes
8380
Lissewege | |
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View of Lissewege | |
![]() Interactive map of Lissewege | |
| Coordinates: 51°17′39″N 3°11′56″E | |
| Country | |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | West Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Bruges |
| Municipality | Bruges |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.80 km2 (10.35 sq mi) |
| Population (2014-12-31) | |
• Total | 7,412 |
| • Density | 276.6/km2 (716.3/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 8380 |
| Area codes | 050 |
Gallery
- Bell tower of Our Lady's Church (13th century)
- Statue of Willem van Saeftinghe by Jef Claerhout
- The Oude Pastoriestraat ("Old Presbytery street")
- The RV Belgica (A962) in the Boudewijnkanaal near Lissewege
