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Aalst, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Aalst is a mid-size city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 77,534. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

77,534 Population 2,553/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Aalst

Aalst

Aalst is a city and municipality in the province of East Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is located on the Dender River, about 31 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Brussels. The municipality comprises the city of Aalst itself and the villages of Baardegem, Erembodegem, Gijzegem, Herdersem, Hofstade, Meldert, Moorsel and Nieuwerkerken; it is the country's tenth largest city by population with 92,131 inhabitants. Aalst is crossed by the Molenbeek-Ter Erpenbeek in Aalst and Hofstade. The current mayor of Aalst is Christoph D'Haese, from the New-Flemish Alliance party. The town has a long-standing folkloric feud with Dendermonde, north along the same river, which dates from the Middle Ages.

People

Population77,534
Density2,553/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population77,534
Population Density2,553 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates50.9360°, 4.0355°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceFlanders
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,015 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.1 inches (15 cm)

About Aalst

Aalst is a mid-size city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 77,534. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Climate in Aalst

Aalst has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (3.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 854 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.7°C / 39°F 1.3° / 6.1° 76.7
Feb 4.2°C / 40°F 1.2° / 7.2° 66.8
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F 3.3° / 11° 58.7
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 5.8° / 15° 47.2
May 13.8°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.4° 60.9
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21.2° 71.5
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 14.3° / 23.3° 79.5
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 13.9° / 23° 89.8
Sep 15.3°C / 60°F 11° / 19.6° 67.2
Oct 11.4°C / 53°F 7.9° / 14.9° 71.2
Nov 7.1°C / 45°F 4.4° / 9.8° 74.7
Dec 4.1°C / 39°F 1.8° / 6.4° 89.4
Aalst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Belgium avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area30.4 sq mi (78.7 km²)
Population Density2,553/sq mi
Coordinates50.9360°N, 4.0355°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

135 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 126 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 113 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 145 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 142 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 51 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 82 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 122 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 133 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 91 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 51 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 127 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 130 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 128 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 132 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 131 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 131 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 123 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 106 km
Mar 7, 2001 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands M3.6 128 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Aalst has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Aalst

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
GO! Atheneum Aalst - - - -
Sint-Maartens Instituut Moorselbaan - - - -
Vrije Basisschool Sint-Jozefscollege campus Eikstraat - - - -
Basisschool GAAF - - - -
SBS De Duizendpootjes - - - -
Lagere School Capucienen - - - -
't Krawietelken - - - -
Sint-Augustinusinstituut - - - -
Sint-Jozefscollege Aalst Humaniora - - - -
Academie voor podiumkunsten Aalst - - - -
Leerpunt Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen - - - -
Lyceum Aalst - - - -
Handelsschool - - - -
Sint Maarten Instituut - campus Raffelgem - - - -
KTA - campus Ledebaan - - - -
IBSO Beroepsschool De Horizon - - - -
Academie voor Beeldende Kunsten Aalst - - - -
Sint Maarten Instituut - campus Vrijheidstraat - - - -
Sint Maarten Instituut - campus Esplanade - - - -
DVM - Technisch en handelsonderwijs - - - -
DVM - Humaniora - - - -
TechniGO! campus De Voorstad - - - -
Vrij Technisch Instituut - campus Puiteput - - - -
Vrij Technisch Instituut - campus Sint Annalaan - - - -
Sint Maarten Instituut - campus Sint Anna - - - -
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Radio Stations near Aalst

101 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Qmusic (NL) - MP3 96 kbps
Nostalgie Vlaanderen 70's, 80's MP3 192 kbps
MNM pop, vrt MP3
Studio Brussel alternative, pop MP3
Willy rock AAC+ 95 kbps
Radio Nova (FR) alternative, pop MP3 128 kbps
De Tijdloze alternative indie rock, metal MP3
MNM Hits pop, vrt MP3
StuBru - MP3
Klara Continuo classical, vrt MP3
Klara classical, cultural MP3
Tipik alternative pop, chansons françaises MP3
Radio Minerva - MP3 128 kbps
Willy Class X rock AAC+ 95 kbps
Top Radio Dance dance, dj mixes MP3 192 kbps
Classic 21 80's New Wave 80's, new wave MP3
Nostalgie Extra (What a Feeling) 192kbps, easy listening MP3 192 kbps
Nostalgie Belgique 64kbps, aac AAC
Topradio TopRetroArena 90s, dance AAC+ 96 kbps
Kiosk Radio independent, music AAC 192 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Bruxelles rtbf MP3
Radio Campus Bruxelles 92.1 jazz AAC 64 kbps
Nostalgie + (Belgique) 60s, 64kbps AAC
VRT Radio 1 Classics classic rock, vrt MP3
C-Dance RETRO (NL) dance, house MP3 192 kbps
Tomorrowland - Daybreak Sessions dance, dance music AAC+ 256 kbps
NRJ+ (Belgique) 00s, 64kbps AAC
vrt klara high quality - MP3
Radio Gompel 105,6 FM , Mol, be local radio MP3 128 kbps
RTBF Viva+ - MP3
Studio Brussel - Vuurland easy listening, melancholic AAC
Classic 21 80’s Hits 80's, pop MP3
Studio Brussel UNTZ dance, electronic AAC
Instrumentals Forever big band, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
Topradio TopBam hard techno, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Radio Plus Gent 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
VRT Radio 2 Antwerpen - AAC - AAC
Studio Brussel Zware Gitaren hard rock, metal MP3
Lazer Hot Hits house, oldschool MP3 192 kbps
NRJ Belgique contemporary hits radio, dance AAC
Radio Panik alternative OGG
' t Is Vloms Affligem, be - MP3 128 kbps
VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen - AAC
Goldies Radio oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Utopia 107.9 - Baal, Be oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Christina 106.1 FM - Heist o/d Berg , Be hot adult contemporary, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Paloma Poppel,be - MP3 320 kbps
Tipik à l'ancienne (RTBF) 2000s, hits 90's MP3
Radio Air Libre alternative OGG
BRUZZ - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alma community radio, international AAC+ 112 kbps
Lehabs Radio afrobeats, dance MP3
CityMusic aalst, local radio MP3 192 kbps
RGR FM 106.5Fm Heist op den Berg, Be - MP3 128 kbps
Vrt Radio 2 Antwerpen -AAC - AAC
Radio Eagle - MP3 128 kbps
KilRock (NL) - AAC+ 96 kbps
NRJ België hits, top 40 MP3 192 kbps
Willy - aac aac, rock AAC+ 96 kbps
De Jukebox - MP3 192 kbps
c-dance retro 90 MP3 192 kbps
Radio Park FM pop MP3 192 kbps
Phare FM (FR) chrétien MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut rtbf MP3
ULTRASON - MP3 192 kbps
Emotion - MP3 192 kbps
Vibration.FM Be - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Tamara 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
VRT Verkeer - MP3
Oilsjt Mjoezik - MP3 192 kbps
Chérie Belgique 64kbps, aac AAC
MooyZo - MP3 192 kbps
MOOYZO (MP3) - MP3 192 kbps
Radyo Gar - MP3 128 kbps
PROS oldies MP3 128 kbps
Instrumentals forever (64kbp) big band, easy listening AAC 64 kbps
Radio 854 (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Ajoin Music carnaval MP3 192 kbps
Radio Nova hollands, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
Radio Parkies - Meise, be - MP3 128 kbps
RBS Radio easy listening, regional MP3 160 kbps
Radio Kamiel - MP3 192 kbps
Goeiedag Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Parkies - MP3 128 kbps
RBS gold radio - MP3 160 kbps
Accent Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Opsinjoor Volksradio dutch, flemish MP3 192 kbps
Mooi Radio 106.6 FM Mechelen,be - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Opsinjoor - MP3 128 kbps
Toptechno - MP3 128 kbps
familieradio enjoy fm - MP3 160 kbps
Radio Land Van Waas (Stream) all ages MP3 160 kbps
Radio Centraal 106.7FM avante-garde, community MP3 320 kbps
Radio Pallieter Lier, Be - MP3 192 kbps
radio centraal alternative, world music MP3 320 kbps
Komilfoo FM - 106.9 FM Aarschot adult contemporary, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Appolo, Wiekevorst, be oldies MP3 192 kbps
We Are Various - MP3
Magic Radio Herentals adult contemporary, oldies MP3 320 kbps
Radio Reflex - MP3 192 kbps
Groeistad Radio (NL) pop MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Aalst

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Begijnhofmuseum en Museum voor Volkskunde
Belfort
Bezoekerscentrum Kasteel Marnix de Sint Aldegonde
Blauwendael
Bosmuseum
De Salons
Den Ast
Edgar Tinelmuseum
Eendenkooi
Egmontkamer
Emile Verhaerenmuseum
Emile Verhaerenmuseum
Fort van Liezele
Gaasbeek Castle
Gallische Hoeve
Hall of Fame
Heemkundig museum
Hertboommolen Museum
Hof van Peene
Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose — Le Couvent
Kasteel d'Ursel
Kasteel Puyenbrug
Landbouwmuseum 'De Vedderboom'
Leofoon
Manneken-Pismuseum
MAP - Curiosum
MAP - Den Brei
MAP - Mercator
MAP - Paviljoen
Mijnwerkersmuseum
Mini Museum Mussenzele
Molenmuseum
Musea Aan het Park
Musée d'anatomie et d'embryologie humaines Louis Deroubaix
Musée de la Médecine - Geneeskundemuseum
Musée de la Porte
Museum Donkmeer
Museum van het Belgisch trekpaard
Ons Dorp
Pijp- en Tabaksmuseum
Plattelandscentrum Paddenbroek
Riekend Rustpunt
Romain De Saegher
Rozenmuseum
Scheepvaartmuseum
Scheepvaartmuseum Baasrode
Stedelijk Museum 't Gasthuys
Stedelijk Museum Lokeren
Stoomketelmuseum
Streekmuseum De Zilverreiger
Tramsite Schepdaal
Vleeshuismuseum
WOII-verzetsmuseum De Patrijs '44
Zwijvekemuseum

Libraries in Aalst

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ACC0.0
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek Clementwijk0.0
Bibliotheek Destelbergen0.0
Bibliotheek Essenbeek0.0
Bibliotheek Geraardsbergen0.0
Bibliotheek Gooik0.0
Bibliotheek Haaltert0.0
Bibliotheek Haaltert0.0
Bibliotheek Halle0.0
Bibliotheek Laarne0.0
Bibliotheek Lokeren0.0
Bibliotheek Massemen0.0
Bibliotheek Melle0.0
Bibliotheek Melle0.0
Bibliotheek Merchtem0.0
Bibliotheek Nieuwerkerken0.0
Bibliotheek Ninove0.0
Bibliotheek Opwijk0.0
Bibliotheek Overbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Pepingen0.0
Bibliotheek Petrus Naghel0.0
Bibliotheek Puurs0.0
Bibliotheek Roosdaal0.0
Bibliotheek Sinaai0.0
Bibliotheek Temse0.0
Bibliotheek Waasmunster0.0
Bibliotheek Wachtebeke0.0
Bibliotheek Wetteren0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Tubize0.0
Bibliothèque communale Louis Scutenaire0.0
Bibliothèque de Clabecq0.0
Bibliothèque des sciences de la santé0.0
Bibliothèque Petit-Enghien0.0
Boekenschuur0.0
de bib - bibliotheek sint-amands0.0
De Bospoort0.0
De Bron0.0
de Wolfsput0.0
Hoofdbibliotheek centrum0.0
Landhuis de Viron0.0
Openbare bibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare bibliotheek0.0
Openbare bibliotheek0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Denderhoutem0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Dendermonde0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Filiaal Erembodegem0.0
Openbare Boekerij0.0
POB - Zellik0.0
POB Asse-Centrum0.0
Publieke Openbare Bibliotheek Lierde0.0
Stadsbibliotheek Aalst0.0
Stadsbibliotheek Aalst - ter linden0.0
Uitleenpost0.0

Farmers Markets in Aalst

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boerenmarkt Kester
Boerenmarkt Sinaai
Dorpsplein
Local farmers' market
Markt
Markt van Huizingen
Place d'Ollignies

Hotels in Aalst

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

B&B Hof Beygaert
Best Western Aalst
Hôtel de la gare
Hotel Station
The Mansion
Tower

Restaurants in Aalst

36 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

't Filetpurken
Ammy's Thai Cuisine
Bistrot d'licious
Borse Van Amsterdam
Brasserie K
Brasserie Nobel
Buurtrestaurant De Combi
Café de Paris
Cul'eau
CULT
De Frigo
De Gekroonde Hoofden
De Refter
Dion
Hawaiian Poke Bowl
Hoy Yeunh
Ichiban
Il Gusto
Il Ramo D' Oliva
In de maeltydt
Kaffee Krevet
Kuriya
La Perla
Le Bourguignon
Magic Masala
Malvina Eethoekje Aalst
Markt 12
Mozart
Palace Club
Pizzatalia
Pizzeria Capri
Planteet
Qarfa
Restaurant Steven
Tang's Palace
Taverne Dirk Martens

Cafes in Aalst

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

't Melkhuisje
Café Centrum
De Klok
De Prins Drinkt Koffie
Graaf van Egmont Café
Kaffee Da Kothee
Katjen Aloe
Montana
O'Bistro
Philimonius Coffee & Goods

Cinemas in Aalst

3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

De Palace
Feestpaleis
Netwerk Aalst

Theatres in Aalst

4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

't Katrientje
De Bathyscaaf (VZW Theater Pact)
Feestzaal VTI Aalst
Toneel Atelier Aalst

Monuments in Aalst

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Het Neuzeken
Roodkapje

Castles in Aalst

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kasteel Terlinden
Kasteel van Regelsbrugge
Park Terlinden

Dentists in Aalst

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centrum Tandheelkunde
Tandlabo Buyle

Veterinaries in Aalst

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

De Mey

Train Stations in Aalst

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aalst

Gas Stations in Aalst

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DATS 24 Aalst
Esso
Gabriëls
MAES
Q8 Easy
Texaco

Banks in Aalst

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Belfius
Beobank
BNP Paribas Fortis
Crelan
ING
KBC
L&M consult - Bank Nagelmackers

Gyms in Aalst

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit

Breweries in Aalst

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
4PAJOT
Affligem Brouwerij BDS
Ambreus
Angerik
Brouwerij Aaigem
Brouwerij Boelens
Brouwerij Boon
Brouwerij Bosteels
Brouwerij De Block
Brouwerij De Rijck
Brouwerij De Ryck
Brouwerij Eylenbosch
Brouwerij Eylenbosch
Brouwerij Gemeldorp
Brouwerij Kestemont
Brouwerij Palm
Brouwerij Timmermans
Brute - Brasserie du Val de Dendre
Café-brouwerij Den Herberg
De Glazentoren
De Landtsheer
De Proefbrouwerij
De Troch
Distilleerderij De Cort
Geuzestekerij De Cam
Girardin
Het Boerenerf
HUB Brewers
Inova Brewery
La Brasserie de Tubize
Microbrouwerij De Backer
Mort Subite
Mort Subite
SAKO Brewery - Bogaerden
VBDCK Brewery
Vicaris
Vrijstaat Vanmol

Stadiums & Teams in Aalst

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Ski Resorts Near Aalst

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SnowWorld Antwerpen 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Aalst

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels AirportBRULarge Airport
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)ANRMedium Airport
Beauvechain Air Base-Medium Airport
Chièvres Air Base-Medium Airport
Florennes Air Base-Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield-Medium Airport
Woensdrecht Air BaseWOEMedium Airport
Amougies Airfield-Small Airport
Ath/Isieres Airfield-Small Airport
Axel Glidersite-Small Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Brasschaat Airfield-Small Airport
Breda International Airport-Small Airport
Buzet Aerodrome-Small Airport
Grimbergen Airfield-Small Airport
Hoevenen Airfield-Small Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield-Small Airport
Maubray Airfield-Small Airport
Melsbroek Air Base-Small Airport
Midden-Zeeland Airfield-Small Airport
Namur-Suarlée Airfield-Small Airport
Oostmalle AirfieldOBLSmall Airport
Overboelare Airfield-Small Airport
Pont toussaint Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Ghislain Airfield-Small Airport
Ursel Air Base-Small Airport
Verrebroek Private Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Aalst

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postkantoor De Werf Aalst

Treatment Centers in Aalst

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CAR De Hert
Centrum voor Ambulante Revalidatie, Land van Halle en Asse
Kliniek voor Ontwenning
Psychiatrisch Verzorgingstehuis (PVT) De Warande
Stop Smoking Laser
Ter Linde

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aalst

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Heilig Hartkerk
Kapel Heilige Barbara
Kapel Sint-Antonius van Padua
Koninkrijkszaal van Jehovah's Getuigen
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Bijstandkerk
Rose Grotto of Mijlbeek
Sint-Annakerk
Sint-Catharinakerk
Sint-Jozefkerk
Sint-Martinuskerk
Werfkapel Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Ter Druiven

Explore Near Aalst

UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Area
78.7 km² (30.4 mi²)
Postal Code
9320
Website
aalst.be/
Twinned With
Gabrovo

Around Aalst

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 57
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 18
Restaurants 40
Cafes 7
Bars 11
Supermarkets 8
Banks 17
Museums 2
Hotels 4
Libraries 3
Parks 45
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

Things to See Near Aalst

62 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (7)
  • • Alvinneberg
  • • Boonhof
  • • Hof te Eksel
  • • Kasteelberg
  • • Motte
  • + 2 more
🏰 Castles (36)
  • • De Verlosser
  • • Hof ter Geesten
  • • Kasteel "De Burcht"
  • • Kasteel Cooppal
  • • Kasteel De Bergen
  • + 31 more
🛡️ Forts (2)
  • • Fort Rozenbroek
  • • Fort Ter Winningen
🖼️ Galleries (4)
  • • Galerij Pi Kwadraat
  • • Kunst Centrum Wetteren
  • • Loods12
  • • QuARTier A
⛰️ Peaks (3)
  • • Ledeberg
  • • Nellekensberg
  • • Putberg
🏛️ Ruins (5)
  • • Ankerpaal
  • • De ijskelder van Overhamme
  • • Kasteel Van Mesen
  • • Monument Boerenkrijg
  • • Ruïnes Abdijkerk
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Jump Factory
🌄 Viewpoints (4)
  • • De Speelbos
  • • Kasteel Berlare
  • • mini Leeuw van Waterloo
  • • Oriëntatietafel

🇧🇪 About Belgium

Capital Brussels
Population 11,422,068
Area 30,510 km²
GDP (USD) $651,330,595,110
GDP per capita $55,291
HDI 0.942
Life expectancy 82.4 years
Internet users 94.6%
Urban population 87.6%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German, French, Dutch
Calling code +32
TLD .be
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Belgium

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nieuwjaar
Apr 3 Good Friday Goede Vrijdag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasen
Apr 6 Easter Monday Paasmaandag
May 1 Labour Day Dag van de arbeid
May 14 Ascension Day Onze Lieve Heer hemel
May 15 Day after Ascension Day Day after Ascension Day
May 25 Whit Monday Pinkstermaandag
Jul 21 Belgian National Day Nationale feestdag
Aug 15 Assumption Day Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 11 Armistice Day Wapenstilstand
Dec 25 Christmas Day Kerstdag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aalst

What is the population of Aalst?

Aalst has a population of 77,534 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 2,553 people per square mile, spread across 30.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aalst?

Aalst has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.

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