Saint-Gilles, Belgium
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Saint-Gilles is a municipality in the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium, bordering Brussels, Anderlecht, Forest, and Ixelles. Originally a hamlet called Obbrussel, it gained independence in 1216 before being administered by Brussels. The area saw significant growth in the 19th and early 20th centuries, transforming from a rural village to a densely populated urban center.
Statistics
Area
2.53 km²
Population
49,678