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Avelgem, Belgium
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Avelgem is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 9,106. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Avelgem
Avelgem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Avelgem proper, Bossuit, Kerkhove, Outrijve and Waarmaarde. On January 1, 2006, Avelgem had a total population of 9,457. The total area is 21.75 km2 which gives a population density of 435 inhabitants per km2.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,106 |
| Population Density | 1,840 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.7762°, 3.4450° |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| Country | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| State / Province | Flanders |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.5 inches (1,030 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.8 inches (17 cm) |
About Avelgem
Avelgem is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 9,106. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 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 40.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.
Climate in Avelgem
Avelgem has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below Belgium avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,840/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7762°N, 3.4450°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 132 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Avelgem has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Avelgem
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolke Rugge | - | - | - | - |
| Sint-Jan Berchmansmiddenschool | - | - | - | - |
| Sint-Jan Berchmanscollege | - | - | - | - |
| Basisschool De Toekomst | - | - | - | - |
| GO! atheneum Avelgem | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Avelgem
41 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Nova (FR) | alternative, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen | - | MP3 | |
| Topradio TopRetroArena | 90s, dance | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Galaxie New Wave (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Galaxie FM 95.30 (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ICI NORD (FR) | régionale | UNKNOWN | |
| France Bleu Nord (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Roots Legacy Radio (FR) | - | MP3 224 kbps | |
| vrt klara high quality | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Plus Gent | 70s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Topradio TopBam | hard techno, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Galaxie Radio (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen | - | AAC | |
| ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone (FR) | chill, chillout | MP3 | |
| PINK! | pop, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| radio qui chifel | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| KilRock (NL) | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio TRL | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| here4ears (FR) | ambient, chillout | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Génération Mix (FR) | pop music | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RCV (FR) | musique, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Métropole FM (FR) | - | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient (FR) | ambient, meditation | OGG | |
| ISEKOI Radio (FR) | dance, dnb | OGG | |
| RCV 99 fm (FR) | electro, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Scarpe Sensée (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CN'O (FR) | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Roots Legacy (FR) | - | MP3 224 kbps | |
| Toptechno | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Accent Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KL85 (NL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RBS Radio | easy listening, regional | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Nova | hollands, nederlandstalig | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Mona FM (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ajoin Music | carnaval | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Oilsjt Mjoezik | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ONIB Disco | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WRadio | dance music, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ONIB Radio | - | MP3 |
Museums in Avelgem
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abby Kortrijk | ||||
| Achéosite et Musée d'Aubechies-Belœil | ||||
| Ancien Hôtel de Ville d'Antoing | ||||
| Atelier José Vermeersch | ||||
| Atelier Martin Wallaert | ||||
| Atelier Roger Raveel | ||||
| Carré Janson | ||||
| Centre de la Marionnette | ||||
| Centre Marcel Marlier | ||||
| Centrum Ronde Van Vlaanderen | ||||
| Collection des arts décoratifs | ||||
| Dubuisson Beerstorium | ||||
| Eperon d'Or | ||||
| Galerie Henri Casterman | ||||
| Heemkundig Museum Moen | ||||
| Het Burgerlijk Godshuis - Oorlogsmuseum | ||||
| Het Lijsternest | ||||
| HIPPO.WAR | ||||
| Hoge Mote | ||||
| Kijkwoning | ||||
| Kortrijk 1302 | ||||
| La Maison du Sucre | ||||
| La manufacture - Musée de la mémoire et de la création textile | ||||
| Mahy Mobiles | ||||
| Musée d'archéologie | ||||
| Musée d'Histoire Locale Guy Haquette | ||||
| Musée d'Histoire Militaire | ||||
| Musée d'histoire naturelle et vivarium | ||||
| Musée de Folklore vie Frontalière | ||||
| Musée de la Tapisserie et des Arts textiles | ||||
| Musée des 18 Jours | ||||
| Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts | ||||
| Musée du Folklore et des Imaginaires | ||||
| Musée Jules Jooris | ||||
| Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens | ||||
| Museum Gevaert-Minne | ||||
| Museum Gust De Smet | ||||
| Museum René De Clercq | ||||
| Museum Stoom en Stroom | ||||
| Museum van Deinze en de Leiestreek | ||||
| Museum van Oudenaarde | ||||
| PAM Ename | ||||
| Roger Raveelmuseum | ||||
| Stedelijk Museum Peter Benoit | ||||
| Texture Kortrijk | ||||
| Trésor de la Cathédrale | ||||
| Verbiest Experience Center |
Libraries in Avelgem
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAIU | 0.0 | |||||
| Bib Gullegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bib in 't groen | 0.0 | |||||
| BiB Vondel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek "t Kraaiennest" | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Aarsele | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Anzegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Avelgem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Bissegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Pinte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Pinte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Deinze | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Gavere | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kluisbergen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kuurne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nazareth | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Waregem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Wortegem-Petegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zulte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Vezon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la ville | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Toufflers + Cantine scolaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Wattrelos | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique | 0.0 | |||||
| buurtbibliotheek Heule | 0.0 | |||||
| Buurtbibliotheek Marke | 0.0 | |||||
| buurtbibliotheek Rollegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Campusbibliotheek KU Leuven Kulak | 0.0 | |||||
| Campusbibliotheek VIVES Kortrijk | 0.0 | |||||
| CDI | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de Lecture publique | 0.0 | |||||
| De Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| Esperantofonds Cesar Vanbiervliet | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke openbare bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoofdbibliotheek Wielsbeke | 0.0 | |||||
| Maison rurale - Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Bourghelles | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Cysoing | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Gruson | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale Jean Piat | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Kortrijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek Ronse | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Tielt | 0.0 | |||||
| Relais lecture scolaire d'Evregnies | 0.0 | |||||
| Siloé | 0.0 | |||||
| Sint-Denijs-Westrem | 0.0 | |||||
| Stedelijke Openbare Bibliotheek van Izegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Vleeshuis | 0.0 | |||||
| Vrije Bibliotheek Zevergem | 0.0 | |||||
| Vrije Bibliotheek Zevergem | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Avelgem
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokaalmarkt Heule | |||||
| Marché alimentaire du Samedi | |||||
| Marché Couvert de Bachy | |||||
| Marché de Cysoing | |||||
| Marché de Willems | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Marktplein |
Restaurants in Avelgem
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Avelgem
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Avelgem
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Avelgem
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Avelgem
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Avelgem
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Verzet | ||||
| Bier Butlers vof | ||||
| Brasserie de Cazeau | ||||
| Brasserie des Ambrumes | ||||
| Brasserie des Légendes | ||||
| Brasserie Dubuisson | ||||
| Brouwerij Alvinne | ||||
| Brouwerij De Brabandere | ||||
| Brouwerij De Poes | ||||
| Brouwerij Omer Vander Ghinste | ||||
| Brouwerij Omer Vander Ghinste | ||||
| Brouwerij Rosseel | ||||
| De Ranke | ||||
| Dikke Jan | ||||
| Jag&Suk | ||||
| Kasteelbrouwerij Vanhonsebrouck | ||||
| Klondiker | ||||
| Kluiz | ||||
| La Bigote | ||||
| La Brasserie à Vapeur | ||||
| Lechasseur | ||||
| Les tours du malt | ||||
| Ruimtegist | ||||
| The Brew Society |
Stadiums & Teams in Avelgem
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Avelgem
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lille Airport | LIL | Large Airport |
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | OST | Large Airport |
| Chièvres Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-Wevelgem | KJK | Medium Airport |
| Valenciennes-Denain Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Amougies Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arras-Roclincourt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ath/Isieres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Axel Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Bonavis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bouttemy DZ | - | Small Airport |
| Cambrai Niergnies Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Herlies ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maubray Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Midden-Zeeland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moorsele Airfield | - | Small 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 |
| Vitry-en-Artois Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Avelgem
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasin Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Avelgem
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sint-Martinuskerk |
Quick Facts
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14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Avelgem?
Avelgem has a population of 9,106 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 1,840 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Avelgem?
Avelgem 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 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches, with 6.8 inches of snow.