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Blankenberge, Belgium
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Blankenberge is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 18,000. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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About Blankenberge
Blankenberge is a seaside municipality and city in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the town of Blankenberge proper and the settlement of Uitkerke.
People
Climate
| Population | 18,000 |
| Population Density | 2,679 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3131°, 3.1323° |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| Country | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| State / Province | Flanders |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.8 inches (758 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Blankenberge
Blankenberge is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 18,000. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.
Climate in Blankenberge
Blankenberge has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 878 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below Belgium avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,679/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3131°N, 3.1323°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | — | 111 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 134 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in |
Blankenberge has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Blankenberge
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d'Oefenschool | — | — | — | — |
| Maerlantatheneum | — | — | — | — |
| Sint-Jozef Sint-Pieter | — | — | — | — |
| 't Zandschooltje | — | — | — | — |
| GO!-basisschool Zilvermeeuw | — | — | — | — |
| B.O. De Schuit;Basisschool Sint-Jozef – Sint-Pieter | — | — | — | — |
| GO! Basisschool Zilvermeeuw Blankenberge | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Blankenberge
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen | — | MP3 | |
| Omroep Zeeland Radio (NL) | classics, folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Family Radio (US) | alistair begg, bible | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| PINK! | pop, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee (192k) | live radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Villa Bota | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Monique 963 Gold (NL) | 60's, 70's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MelindaFM | classic, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Be One - Xmas | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Goldenwave (US) | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Kerstradio Noordzee | christmas music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio TRL | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio FM Gold | hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Family Radio (East) (US) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| DooBeeSummer | summer | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee Info | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noordzee Gold | oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Addictive 50s (GB) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wagenbergtotaal (NL) | internet radio, song requests | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Blankenberge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adornes Estate | ||||
| Amandine | ||||
| Apotheek Sint-Janshospitaal Museum | ||||
| Astropolis Space Science Center | ||||
| Belle-époquecentrum | ||||
| Bladelin Court | ||||
| Bruges Beer Museum | ||||
| Choco-Story | ||||
| Cozmix | ||||
| Diamantmuseum | ||||
| Dienst Archeologie Stad Brugge | ||||
| Ensorhuis | ||||
| Expo 'Vogels in het Zwin' | ||||
| For Freedom Museum | ||||
| Frank Brangwyn-Arentshuis | ||||
| Fransmansmuseum | ||||
| Frietmuseum | ||||
| Gentpoort | ||||
| Godelievemuseum | ||||
| Godshuizen Sint-Janshospitaal | ||||
| Groeningemuseum | ||||
| Groeningemuseum | ||||
| Gruuthusemuseum | ||||
| Guido-Gezellemuseum | ||||
| Halve Maan | ||||
| Het Turkeyenhof | ||||
| HEY | ||||
| Historium | ||||
| Kantcentrum | ||||
| Lange Max Museum | ||||
| Lucifernum | ||||
| Lumina | ||||
| Mu.ZEE | ||||
| Musea Sculpta 3D Museum | ||||
| Museum of Saints | ||||
| Museum Torhouts Aardewerk | ||||
| Museumschip Tordino | ||||
| Natuurcentrum | ||||
| O-L-V-ter-Potterie | ||||
| Peiremuzee | ||||
| Provinciaal Museum Constant Permeke | ||||
| Ryckewaertshof / Anto Diez | ||||
| Sint-Janshospitaal | ||||
| Spoorauto Kamieltje | ||||
| Stadsmuseum Oostende | ||||
| Stedelijk Museum voor Volkskunde 'De Zwarte Kat' | ||||
| The Dairy Museum | ||||
| Torture Museum Oude Steen | ||||
| Uilenspiegelmuseum | ||||
| Wielermuseum de Gistelse Flandriens | ||||
| Zeilschip Mercator |
Libraries in Blankenberge
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Blankenberge | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Canticleer De Haan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Daverlo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Garve | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kris Lambert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Andries | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Maria-Aalter | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Torhout | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek uitleenpost Waardamme | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Xaverianen | 0.0 | |||||
| Cultuurbibliotheek Stock Laureyns | 0.0 | |||||
| De Biekorf | 0.0 | |||||
| De Boekennok | 0.0 | |||||
| De Buze | 0.0 | |||||
| De Dijk | 0.0 | |||||
| De Leestuin | 0.0 | |||||
| De Zorge | 0.0 | |||||
| Jan-Frans Willemsbibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Uitleenpost Veldegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Zerkegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Oude bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruilbib | 0.0 | |||||
| Sint-Thomas | 0.0 | |||||
| Stedelijke openbare bibliotheek Sint-Lutgardis | 0.0 | |||||
| Strandbibliotheek De Haan | 0.0 | |||||
| UP Poseidon | 0.0 | |||||
| Wegwijzer vzw | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Blankenberge
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groentemarkt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Vismarkt | |||||
| Wapenplein |
Hotels in Blankenberge
39 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Blankenberge
92 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Blankenberge
20 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Blankenberge
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Blankenberge
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Blankenberge
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Blankenberge
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Blankenberge
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Blankenberge
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Blankenberge
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Blankenberge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Koelschip | ||||
| Bourgogne des Flandres | ||||
| Brouwerij B | ||||
| Brouwerij De Halve Maan | ||||
| Brouwerij De Leite | ||||
| Brouwerij Stokhove | ||||
| Bryggja | ||||
| De Houtlandse Brouwers | ||||
| Fort Lapin | ||||
| Mout | ||||
| Stokhove Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Blankenberge
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Blankenberge
17 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 |
| Koksijde Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | HZB | Medium Airport |
| Amougies Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ath/Isieres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Haamstede Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Herlies ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Midden-Zeeland Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Moorsele Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Overboelare Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ursel Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Blankenberge
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postkantoor Blankenberge |
Treatment Centers in Blankenberge
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centrum van de Oostkust voor Revalidatie & Welzijnszorg | ||
| De Klinker |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Blankenberge
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sint-Antonius Abtkerk | |
| Sint-Rochuskerk |
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What is the population of Blankenberge?
Blankenberge has a population of 18,000 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 2,679 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Blankenberge?
Blankenberge has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.