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| Coordinates: 50°29′N 05°06′E / 50.483°N 5.100°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | French Community |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province | Namur |
| Arrondissement | Namur |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Claude Eerdekens |
| • Governing party/ies | PS |
| Area | |
| • Total | 86.17 km2 (33.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 27,017 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (810/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 5300 |
| Area codes | 085 and 081 |
| Website | www.andenne.be |
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.
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
- Saint Begga, daughter of Pepin of Landen and mother of Pepin of Heristal, founded a convent in Andenne of which she was the first abbess. She is buried in Saint Begga's Collegiate Church in Andenne.
- Cécile de France, actress
- Carl Johan Frederik Jakhelln, Norwegian diplomat and writer
- Fats Sadi, jazz musician
Gallery
The Meuse river.
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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.
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See also
- List of protected heritage sites in Andenne
- Maizeret
- Château du Moisnil
References
- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.