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Axel, The Netherlands
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Axel is a small city in Zeeland, The Netherlands with a population of 8,149. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Axel
Axel is a city in the southwest Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Terneuzen, Zeeland, about 31 km southeast of Vlissingen. Axel received city rights in 1213.
People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 8,149 |
| Population Density | 588 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.2667°, 3.9083° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Zeeland |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.4 inches (773 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $48,276 |
About Axel
Axel is a small city in The Netherlands (Zeeland) with a population of 8,149. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Axel vs The Netherlands
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Income
| Median HH Income | $48,276 |
| 36% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 652 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Axel
Axel has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 758 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (35.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 588/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2667°N, 3.9083°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in |
Axel has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 38°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Axel
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Warande | - | - | - | - |
| De Sterrenpracht | - | - | - | - |
| Antoniusschool | - | - | - | - |
| Marijkeschool | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Axel
91 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nostalgie Vlaanderen (BE) | 70's, 80's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MNM (BE) | pop, vrt | MP3 | |
| Studio Brussel (BE) | alternative, pop | MP3 | |
| Willy (BE) | rock | AAC+ 95 kbps | |
| Radio Nova (FR) | alternative, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| De Tijdloze (BE) | alternative indie rock, metal | MP3 | |
| MNM Hits (BE) | pop, vrt | MP3 | |
| StuBru (BE) | - | MP3 | |
| Klara Continuo (BE) | classical, vrt | MP3 | |
| Klara (BE) | classical, cultural | MP3 | |
| Tipik (BE) | alternative pop, chansons françaises | MP3 | |
| Radio Minerva (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Top Radio Dance (BE) | dance, dj mixes | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Classic 21 80's New Wave (BE) | 80's, new wave | MP3 | |
| Nostalgie Extra (What a Feeling) (BE) | 192kbps, easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Topradio TopRetroArena (BE) | 90s, dance | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Nostalgie Belgique (BE) | 64kbps, aac | AAC | |
| RTBF VivaCité Bruxelles (BE) | rtbf | MP3 | |
| Kiosk Radio (BE) | independent, music | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Zeeland Radio | classics, folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| C-Dance RETRO | dance, house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Campus Bruxelles 92.1 (BE) | jazz | AAC 64 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 1 Classics (BE) | classic rock, vrt | MP3 | |
| vrt klara high quality (BE) | - | MP3 | |
| Tomorrowland - Daybreak Sessions (BE) | dance, dance music | AAC+ 256 kbps | |
| Family Radio (US) | alistair begg, bible | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Gompel 105,6 FM , Mol, be (BE) | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Classic 21 80’s Hits (BE) | 80's, pop | MP3 | |
| Studio Brussel UNTZ (BE) | dance, electronic | AAC | |
| VRT Radio 2 Antwerpen - AAC (BE) | - | AAC | |
| Instrumentals Forever (BE) | big band, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Topradio TopBam (BE) | hard techno, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Studio Brussel - Vuurland (BE) | easy listening, melancholic | AAC | |
| Radio Plus Gent (BE) | 70s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Christina 106.1 FM - Heist o/d Berg , Be (BE) | hot adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Studio Brussel Zware Gitaren (BE) | hard rock, metal | MP3 | |
| VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen (BE) | - | AAC | |
| Radio Paloma Poppel,be (BE) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Lazer Hot Hits (BE) | house, oldschool | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Goldies Radio (BE) | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ' t Is Vloms Affligem, be (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Panik (BE) | alternative | OGG | |
| Willy - aac (BE) | aac, rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| KilRock | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| NRJ België (BE) | hits, top 40 | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RGR FM 106.5Fm Heist op den Berg, Be (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Eagle (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vrt Radio 2 Antwerpen -AAC (BE) | - | AAC | |
| Tipik à l'ancienne (RTBF) (BE) | 2000s, hits 90's | MP3 | |
| CityMusic (BE) | aalst, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio TRL (BE) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Air Libre (BE) | alternative | OGG | |
| Radio Park FM (BE) | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Family Radio (East) (US) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| De Jukebox (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Goldenwave (US) | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Monique 963 Gold | 60's, 70's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Alma (BE) | community radio, international | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Radio Sputnik | electronic, house | OGG | |
| BRUZZ (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Parkies (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| dizgo radio fm | italo-disco | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Go Radio (GB) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Groeistad Radio | pop | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Magic Radio Herentals (BE) | adult contemporary, oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| We Are Various (BE) | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Parkies - Meise, be (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vibration.FM Be (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Tamara (BE) | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VRT Verkeer (BE) | - | MP3 | |
| Oilsjt Mjoezik (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MooyZo (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MOOYZO (MP3) (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| PROS (BE) | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Instrumentals forever (64kbp) (BE) | big band, easy listening | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio 854 (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ajoin Music (BE) | carnaval | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Nova (BE) | hollands, nederlandstalig | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Appolo, Wiekevorst, be (BE) | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RBS Radio (BE) | easy listening, regional | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Kamiel (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Goeiedag Radio (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RBS gold radio (BE) | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Accent Radio (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Toptechno (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| familieradio enjoy fm (BE) | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Land Van Waas (Stream) (BE) | all ages | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Centraal 106.7FM (BE) | avante-garde, community | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Pallieter Lier, Be (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Komilfoo FM - 106.9 FM Aarschot (BE) | adult contemporary, oldies | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Axel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Stadthuys | ||||
| 't Uusje van Eine | ||||
| 't Wienkeltje van Wullempje | ||||
| Ambachtscentrum Goes | ||||
| Arnold Vander Haeghen | ||||
| Begijnhofmuseum en Museum voor Volkskunde | ||||
| Belfort | ||||
| Beroepenhuis | ||||
| Bezoekerscentrum / Dorpshuis | ||||
| Bezoekerscentrum Saeftinghe | ||||
| Blauwendael | ||||
| Caermersklooster | ||||
| De Buffer | ||||
| De Salons | ||||
| De school van toen | ||||
| De Wereld van Kina | ||||
| De wereld van Kina: de Tuin | ||||
| Design Museum Gent | ||||
| Doornzelemolen | ||||
| Edgar Tinelmuseum | ||||
| Eendenkooi | ||||
| Gallische Hoeve | ||||
| Ghent University Museum | ||||
| Het Warenhuis | ||||
| Historisch museum de Bevelanden | ||||
| Huis van Alijn | ||||
| Industrieel Museum Zeeland | ||||
| Kasteel Puyenbrug | ||||
| Klooster Zusters van Liefde | ||||
| Kunsthal Gent | ||||
| Kunsthal Sint-Pietersabdij | ||||
| Lakenhalle | ||||
| MAP - Curiosum | ||||
| MAP - Den Brei | ||||
| MAP - Mercator | ||||
| MAP - Paviljoen | ||||
| Memorial 40-45 Kapelle | ||||
| Motormuseum | ||||
| Musea Aan het Park | ||||
| Museum 't Vlasschuurken | ||||
| Museum De Vier Ambachten | ||||
| Museum Donkmeer | ||||
| Museum Dr. Guislain | ||||
| Museum of Fine Arts | ||||
| Museum of Industry | ||||
| Museum voor de geschiedenis van de wetenschappen van de R.U.G. | ||||
| Museum voor Stenen Voorwerpen | ||||
| Oorlogsmuseum | ||||
| Oorlogsmuseum Gdynia | ||||
| OosterscheldeMuseum | ||||
| Pijp- en Tabaksmuseum | ||||
| Riekend Rustpunt | ||||
| S.M.A.K. | ||||
| Schelpenmuseum Zaamslag | ||||
| Schoolmuseum “Schooltijd” | ||||
| Stadsmuseum Gent | ||||
| Stedelijk Museum Lokeren | ||||
| Stoomtrein Goes Borsele | ||||
| Trekkermuseum | ||||
| Tuin van Kina | ||||
| Verbeke Foundation | ||||
| Vleeshuismuseum | ||||
| Zeeland Liberation Museum | ||||
| Zeeuws Fruit Museum | ||||
| Zwijvekemuseum |
Libraries in Axel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AfhaalBieb Oostdijk | 0.0 | |||||
| AfhaalBieb Waarde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bib Sint-Gillis-Waas | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek 's-Gravenpolder | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Axel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Biervliet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Clementwijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Destelbergen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ertvelde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Evergem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Goes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Heinkenszand | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hoek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hulst | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kapelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kloosterzande | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Koewacht | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kruiningen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Laarne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lokeren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Philippine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sas van Gent | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sinaai | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Pauwels | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sluiskil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Terneuzen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Vogelwaarde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Waasmunster | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Wachtebeke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Wemeldinge | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Yerseke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zaamslag | 0.0 | |||||
| Bieb in de buurt Krabbendijke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bloemekenswijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Boekentoren | 0.0 | |||||
| Boekentoren | 0.0 | |||||
| Brugse Poort | 0.0 | |||||
| Brugse Poort | 0.0 | |||||
| BYB Schoonmeersen | 0.0 | |||||
| BYB Schoonmeersen | 0.0 | |||||
| d'oude school | 0.0 | |||||
| De Krook | 0.0 | |||||
| Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte | 0.0 | |||||
| Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke bibliotheek Assenede | 0.0 | |||||
| Ledeberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Ledeberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Leespunt 's-Heer Arendskerke | 0.0 | |||||
| Leespunt 's-Heer Hendrikskinderen | 0.0 | |||||
| Leespunt 's-Heerenhoek | 0.0 | |||||
| Leespunt Hansweert | 0.0 | |||||
| Leespunt Lewedorp | 0.0 | |||||
| Leespunt Oudelande | 0.0 | |||||
| Leespunt Ovezande | 0.0 | |||||
| Mariakerke | 0.0 | |||||
| Mariakerke | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediatheek Frans | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediatheek Frans | 0.0 | |||||
| Nieuw Gent | 0.0 | |||||
| Nieuw Gent | 0.0 | |||||
| Oostakker | 0.0 | |||||
| Oostakker | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Dendermonde | 0.0 | |||||
| Sint-Amandsberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Sint-Amandsberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Sint-Denijs-Westrem | 0.0 | |||||
| Uitleenpost 't Lijsternest | 0.0 | |||||
| Uitleenpost 't Lijsternest | 0.0 | |||||
| Watersportbaan | 0.0 | |||||
| Watersportbaan | 0.0 | |||||
| Westveld | 0.0 | |||||
| Westveld | 0.0 | |||||
| Wijkbibliotheek Gentbrugge | 0.0 | |||||
| Wijkbibliotheek Gentbrugge | 0.0 | |||||
| Wondelgem | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Axel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloemenmarkt | |||||
| Bloemenmarkt | |||||
| Boerenmarkt | |||||
| Boerenmarkt | |||||
| Boerenmarkt "De Toekomst" | |||||
| Boerenmarkt "De Toekomst" | |||||
| Boerenmarkt Blaisantvest | |||||
| Boerenmarkt Blaisantvest | |||||
| Boerenmarkt Sinaai | |||||
| Grote Markt | |||||
| Lousbergmarkt | |||||
| Lousbergmarkt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Markt Yerseke | |||||
| Markt Yerseke | |||||
| Moscou Markt | |||||
| Moscou Markt | |||||
| Tweedehands fietsenmarkt | |||||
| Tweedehands fietsenmarkt |
Restaurants in Axel
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Axel
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Axel
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Axel
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Axel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bierbrouwerij Vermeersen | ||||
| Bierseke | ||||
| Brouwerij Boelens | ||||
| Brouwerij The Musketeers | ||||
| De Landtsheer | ||||
| De Proefbrouwerij | ||||
| Dutch Craft Beer | ||||
| Emelisse | ||||
| Emelisse | ||||
| Huisbrouwerij Den Tseut | ||||
| Slot Oostende | ||||
| Slot Oostende | ||||
| Stroom Brewery | ||||
| Stroom Brewery | ||||
| The Holy Spiritus | ||||
| Vicaris |
Stadiums & Teams in Axel
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Axel
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SnowWorld Antwerpen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Axel
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airport | BRU | Large Airport |
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport | RTM | Large Airport |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) | ANR | Medium Airport |
| Chièvres Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-Wevelgem | KJK | Medium Airport |
| Woensdrecht Air Base | WOE | Medium 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 |
| Haamstede Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Hoevenen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maubray Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Melsbroek Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Midden-Zeeland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Overboelare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ursel Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Verrebroek Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Axel
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| De Sleutel | ||
| Kliniek voor Ontwenning | ||
| Lindenhof | ||
| Medisch centrum Evergem | ||
| Psychiatrisch Verzorgingstehuis (PVT) De Warande | ||
| Totaalpraktijk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Axel
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Nederlandse Gereformeerde Kerk | |
| Protestantse Gemeente | |
| Ulu Moskee |
Quick Facts
🇳🇱 About The Netherlands
Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Axel
What is the population of Axel?
Axel has a population of 8,149 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 588 people per square mile, spread across 13.9 square miles.
Is Axel expensive to live in?
The median household income is $48,276, 36% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Axel?
Axel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches.
How is the job market in Axel?
There are 652 business establishments in the area.