Sint-Niklaas
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Sint-Niklaas is the capital of the Waasland region in East Flanders, Belgium. Founded in 1217 around a church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, it became a regional administrative center. The city is famous for possessing the largest market square in Belgium.
Statistics
Area
84.20 km²
Population
80,167