Saint-Gérard, Belgium Explained

Saint-Gérard
Flag Size:120x100px
Pushpin Map:Belgium#Europe
Pushpin Label:Saint-Gérard
Coordinates:50.3°N 46°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Belgium
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2: Namur
Subdivision Type4:Municipality
Subdivision Name4: Mettet
Population Density Km2:auto
Area Code Type:Area codes

Saint-Gérard (Walloon: Sint-Djuråd) is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Mettet, located in the province of Namur, Belgium.

Its name refers to Gerard of Brogne, who founded Brogne Abbey here in the 10th century. The place, originally called Brogne, was subsequently named after the saint.

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50.35°N 49°W