Lissewege

Lissewege
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Location of Lissewege
Location of Lissewege in Bruges
Lissewege
Lissewege
Coordinates: 51°17′39″N 3°11′56″E / 51.29417°N 3.19889°E / 51.29417; 3.19889
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province West Flanders
ArrondissementBruges
MunicipalityBruges
Area
  Total
26.80 km2 (10.35 sq mi)
Population
 (2014-12-31)
  Total
7,412
  Density280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Postal codes
8380
Area codes050

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. Lissewege also includes Zeebrugge and Zwankendamme.