Saint-Josse-ten-Noode

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Saint-Josse-ten-Noode

Name

Saint-Josse-ten-Noode

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Saint-Josse-ten-Noode is a municipality within the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium, bordering the City of Brussels and Schaerbeek. Originally a farming village named after Saint Judoc, it became a favored location for noble estates, including a castle built by Philip the Good in 1456. The area's urban development accelerated after the demolition of Brussels' ramparts.

Statistics

Area

1.16 km²

Population

26,965

Location