Bredene, Belgium
Flanders · Belgium
Bredene is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 14,862. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bredene
Bredene is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality only comprises the town of Bredene proper. On 1 January 2006, Bredene had a total population of 15,118. The total area is 13.08 km2 which gives a population density of 1156 inhabitants per km2.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,862 |
| Population Density | 2,195 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.2349°, 2.9756° |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| Country | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| State / Province | Flanders |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2 inches (1,020 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.0 inches (15 cm) |
About Bredene
Bredene is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 14,862. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.
Climate in Bredene
Bredene has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 825 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below Belgium avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,195/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2349°N, 2.9756°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 | - | 98 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
Bredene has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Bredene
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBS De Dorpslinde | - | - | - | - |
| GO! Europaschool | - | - | - | - |
| Basisschool "De Zandlopertjes" | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije Basisschool - Don Bosco | - | - | - | - |
| Middenschool Bredene | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bredene
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen | - | MP3 | |
| Villa Bota | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Eurodance Classic | 90s, eurodance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee (192k) | live radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| PINK! | pop, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FM Gold | hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kerstradio Noordzee | christmas music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| MelindaFM | classic, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| radio qui chifel | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Be One - Xmas | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Noordzee Gold | oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| DooBeeSummer | summer | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee Info | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Addictive 50s (GB) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wagenbergtotaal (NL) | internet radio, song requests | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Uylenspiegel (FR) | folk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WRadio | dance music, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bredene
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amandine | ||||
| Apotheek Sint-Janshospitaal Museum | ||||
| Archeologisch Site museum | ||||
| Astropolis Space Science Center | ||||
| Atlantikwall (WW1 & WW2) | ||||
| Belle-époquecentrum | ||||
| Bezoekerscentrum Westfront Nieuwpoort | ||||
| Bladelin Court | ||||
| Bruges Beer Museum | ||||
| Cozmix | ||||
| Dienst Archeologie Stad Brugge | ||||
| Ensorhuis | ||||
| Fot'oeil | ||||
| Frank Brangwyn-Arentshuis | ||||
| Fransmansmuseum | ||||
| Frietmuseum | ||||
| Godelievemuseum | ||||
| Gruuthusemuseum | ||||
| Halve Maan | ||||
| Het Turkeyenhof | ||||
| Historium | ||||
| Kusthistories | ||||
| Lange Max Museum | ||||
| Les Zéphyrs | ||||
| Mu.ZEE | ||||
| Musea Sculpta 3D Museum | ||||
| Museum aan de IJzer | ||||
| Museum of Saints | ||||
| Museum Torhouts Aardewerk | ||||
| Museum Walraversijde - Bezoekerscentrum | ||||
| Museumschip Tordino | ||||
| Natuurcentrum | ||||
| Orgelmuseum | ||||
| Provinciaal Museum Constant Permeke | ||||
| Ryckewaertshof / Anto Diez | ||||
| Sint-Janshospitaal | ||||
| Spoorauto Kamieltje | ||||
| Stadsmuseum Oostende | ||||
| The Dairy Museum | ||||
| Trench of Death | ||||
| Wielermuseum de Gistelse Flandriens | ||||
| Zeilschip Mercator |
Libraries in Bredene
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Blankenberge | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Canticleer De Haan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kortemark | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kris Lambert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Middelkerke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nieuwpoort | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Andries | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Torhout | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek uitleenpost Waardamme | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Xaverianen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zwevezele | 0.0 | |||||
| Cultuurbibliotheek Stock Laureyns | 0.0 | |||||
| De Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| De Biekorf | 0.0 | |||||
| De Boekennok | 0.0 | |||||
| De Dijk | 0.0 | |||||
| De Leestuin | 0.0 | |||||
| Jan-Frans Willemsbibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Diksmuide | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Lichtervelde | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Uitleenpost Veldegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Zerkegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Oude bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stedelijke openbare bibliotheek Sint-Lutgardis | 0.0 | |||||
| Strandbibliotheek De Haan | 0.0 | |||||
| Trefpunt Leffinge | 0.0 | |||||
| Trefpunt Lombardsijde | 0.0 | |||||
| UP Poseidon | 0.0 | |||||
| Wegwijzer vzw | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bredene
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groentemarkt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Marktplaats | |||||
| Marktplein | |||||
| Wapenplein | |||||
| Zesde Linieplein | |||||
| Zondagmarkt |
Hotels in Bredene
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bredene
15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bredene
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bredene
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bredene
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bredene
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bredene
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bredene
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bredene
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Koelschip | ||||
| Brouwerij B | ||||
| Brouwerij De Halve Maan | ||||
| Brouwerij De Leite | ||||
| De Dolle Brouwers | ||||
| De Houtlandse Brouwers | ||||
| Jus de Mer | ||||
| Kustbrouwerij |
Stadiums & Teams in Bredene
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bredene
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lille Airport | LIL | Large Airport |
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | OST | Large Airport |
| Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-Wevelgem | KJK | Medium Airport |
| Koksijde Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | HZB | Medium Airport |
| Amougies Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Haamstede Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Herlies ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maubray Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moorsele Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ursel Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bredene
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| bpost Bredene Centrum |
Treatment Centers in Bredene
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bundeling Zorginitiatieven Oostende |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bredene
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kapel van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Ter Duinen | |
| Sint-Jozefskerk | |
| Sint-Rikierkerk | |
| Sint-Theresiakerk |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Belgium
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Bredene?
Bredene has a population of 14,862 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 2,195 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bredene?
Bredene has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.
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