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Drongen, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Drongen is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 13,016. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

13,016 Population 1,229/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Drongen

Drongen

Drongen is a sub-municipality of the city of Ghent located in the province of East Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1977. In 1967, part of the original municipality was already annexed to Ghent. On 1 January 1977, the municipality of Drongen was merged into Ghent.

People

Population13,016
Density1,229/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population13,016
Population Density1,229 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates51.0507°, 3.6565°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceFlanders
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation40.5 inches (1,030 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.8 inches (17 cm)

About Drongen

Drongen is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 13,016. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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 Drongen

Drongen has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 823 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.7°C / 39°F -4° / 12° 68.3
Feb 5.8°C / 42°F -4° / 15.3° 66.3
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F -2.3° / 18.3° 74.5
Apr 9.5°C / 49°F -1.9° / 21° 42.2
May 13.2°C / 56°F 3.2° / 24° 57.8
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 8.1° / 29.3° 75.9
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 9.8° / 31.3° 59.7
Aug 19.1°C / 66°F 10.6° / 30° 59.0
Sep 16.4°C / 61°F 6.6° / 28.6° 72.5
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 3.5° / 22.1° 88.9
Nov 7.5°C / 45°F -1.5° / 16.3° 76.2
Dec 5°C / 41°F -3.8° / 13.5° 81.5
Drongen 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 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Belgium avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area10.6 sq mi (27.4 km²)
Population Density1,229/sq mi
Coordinates51.0507°N, 3.6565°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M0.0 on May 25, 2018.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 150 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 139 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 65 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 101 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 125 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 149 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 137 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 110 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 145 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 80 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 148 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 135 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 137 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 88 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium M3.5 144 km
Jun 11, 1993 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium M3.3 132 km
May 15, 1992 3 km E of Molenbeersel, Belgium M3.3 149 km
Aug 10, 1991 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium M3.2 142 km
Feb 17, 2001 1 km NNW of Ophoven, Belgium M3.2 149 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 — 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in

Drongen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Drongen

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Klaverdries — — — —
Sint Vincentiusschool — — — —
Basisschool Mijlpaal — — — —
Basisschool Klaverdries — — — —
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Radio Stations near Drongen

44 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
Omroep Zeeland Radio (NL) classics, folk MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie New Wave (FR) — MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie FM 95.30 (FR) — MP3 128 kbps
vrt klara high quality — MP3
Family Radio (US) alistair begg, bible AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Plus Gent 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Topradio TopBam hard techno, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Instrumentals Forever big band, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
Villa Bota — MP3 320 kbps
Goldies Radio oldies MP3 128 kbps
VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen — AAC
PINK! pop, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie Radio (FR) — MP3 128 kbps
' t Is Vloms Affligem, be — MP3 128 kbps
Family Radio (East) (US) — AAC+ 64 kbps
CityMusic aalst, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio TRL — MP3 320 kbps
KilRock (NL) — AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be — MP3 320 kbps
Radio Goldenwave (US) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
radio qui chifel — MP3 256 kbps
Radio Monique 963 Gold (NL) 60's, 70's MP3 192 kbps
Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) — MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Radio — MP3
Groeistad Radio (NL) pop MP3 160 kbps
KL85 (NL) — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Land Van Waas (Stream) all ages MP3 160 kbps
Oilsjt Mjoezik — MP3 192 kbps
familieradio enjoy fm — MP3 160 kbps
Toptechno — MP3 128 kbps
Accent Radio — MP3 192 kbps
ONIB Disco — MP3 192 kbps
RBS gold radio — MP3 160 kbps
Goeiedag Radio — MP3 192 kbps
Radio Kamiel — MP3 192 kbps
RBS Radio easy listening, regional MP3 160 kbps
Radio Nova hollands, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
Ajoin Music carnaval MP3 192 kbps
Radio 854 (US) — MP3 128 kbps
Instrumentals forever (64kbp) big band, easy listening AAC 64 kbps
PROS oldies MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Drongen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arnold Vander Haeghen
Atelier Martin Wallaert
Atelier Roger Raveel
Bardelare museum
Belfort
Beroepenhuis
Bezoekerscentrum / Dorpshuis
Bosinfocentrum
Caermersklooster
Canada - Poland War Museum
Centrum Ronde Van Vlaanderen
Cultuurforum Aardenburg
De school van toen
De Wereld van Kina
De wereld van Kina: de Tuin
Design Museum Gent
Doornzelemolen
Egmontkamer
Gallische Hoeve
Gekkefietsenmuseum
Ghent University Museum
Heemkundig museum
Het Burgerlijk Godshuis - Oorlogsmuseum
Het Lijsternest
HIPPO.WAR
Huis van Alijn
Industrieel Museum Zeeland
Kasteel Puyenbrug
Klooster Zusters van Liefde
Kunsthal Gent
Kunsthal Sint-Pietersabdij
Lakenhalle
Motormuseum
Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens
Museum Dr. Guislain
Museum Gevaert-Minne
Museum Gust De Smet
Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Industry
Museum van Deinze en de Leiestreek
Museum van Oudenaarde
Museum voor de geschiedenis van de wetenschappen van de R.U.G.
Museum voor Stenen Voorwerpen
Oorlogsmuseum
Ovenmuseum
PAM Ename
Plattelandscentrum
Provinciaal Archeocentrum Velzeke (AVE)
Roger Raveelmuseum
S.M.A.K.
Stadsmuseum Gent
Stoomketelmuseum
Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo
Streekcentrum Huysmanshoeve
Tuin van Kina

Libraries in Drongen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek Aarsele0.0
Bibliotheek Anzegem0.0
Bibliotheek De Pinte0.0
Bibliotheek De Pinte0.0
Bibliotheek Deinze0.0
Bibliotheek Destelbergen0.0
Bibliotheek Ertvelde0.0
Bibliotheek Evergem0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Gavere0.0
Bibliotheek Kaprijke0.0
Bibliotheek Laarne0.0
Bibliotheek Landegem0.0
Bibliotheek Landegem0.0
Bibliotheek Lembeke0.0
Bibliotheek Lovendegem0.0
Bibliotheek Lovendegem0.0
Bibliotheek Massemen0.0
Bibliotheek Melle0.0
Bibliotheek Melle0.0
Bibliotheek Merelbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Merelbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Nazareth0.0
Bibliotheek Oosterzele0.0
Bibliotheek Overbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Philippine0.0
Bibliotheek Sas van Gent0.0
Bibliotheek Sluiskil0.0
Bibliotheek Waarschoot0.0
Bibliotheek Wachtebeke0.0
Bibliotheek Waregem0.0
Bibliotheek Wetteren0.0
Bibliotheek Wortegem-Petegem0.0
Bibliotheek Zomergem0.0
Bibliotheek Zulte0.0
Bloemekenswijk0.0
Boekentoren0.0
Boekentoren0.0
Brugse Poort0.0
Brugse Poort0.0
BYB Schoonmeersen0.0
BYB Schoonmeersen0.0
De Krook0.0
Drongen0.0
Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte0.0
Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte0.0
Gemeentelijke bibliotheek Assenede0.0
Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek Aalter0.0
Ledeberg0.0
Ledeberg0.0
Mariakerke0.0
Mariakerke0.0
Mediatheek Frans0.0
Mediatheek Frans0.0
Nieuw Gent0.0
Nieuw Gent0.0
Oostakker0.0
Oostakker0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Maldegem0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Sint-Laureins0.0
Publieke Openbare Bibliotheek Lierde0.0
Restauratie atelier0.0
Sint-Amandsberg0.0
Sint-Amandsberg0.0
Sint-Denijs-Westrem0.0
Uitleenpost 't Lijsternest0.0
Uitleenpost 't Lijsternest0.0
Vleeshuis0.0
Vrije Bibliotheek Zevergem0.0
Vrije Bibliotheek Zevergem0.0
Watersportbaan0.0
Watersportbaan0.0
Westveld0.0
Westveld0.0
Wijkbibliotheek Gentbrugge0.0
Wijkbibliotheek Gentbrugge0.0
Wondelgem0.0
Zwijnaarde0.0
Zwijnaarde0.0

Farmers Markets in Drongen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bloemenmarkt
Bloemenmarkt
Boerenmarkt
Boerenmarkt
Boerenmarkt "De Toekomst"
Boerenmarkt "De Toekomst"
Boerenmarkt Blaisantvest
Boerenmarkt Blaisantvest
ceremonieplein
Dorpsplein
Lousbergmarkt
Lousbergmarkt
Moscou Markt
Moscou Markt
Tweedehands fietsenmarkt
Tweedehands fietsenmarkt

Hotels in Drongen

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sporthotel
Van der Valk hotel Drongen - Gent

Restaurants in Drongen

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blaarmeersen
Cuiz'Inn
Da Mario
De lachende monnik
Golflounge
In Den Karpel
Pietje Pek
Pizzahof

Cafes in Drongen

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clubhouse Gantoise
Oude Drie Leien
Sportbar Keiskant
The Smash
Tronchiennes

Castles in Drongen

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kapellegoed

Dentists in Drongen

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BE #313244187
Ellen De Paepe

Veterinaries in Drongen

4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bart Verstuyft
De Harlekijn
Dierenarts Inge Verboven
Hans Smet

Train Stations in Drongen

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Drongen

Gas Stations in Drongen

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso Drongen-Noord
Esso Express
Shell

Banks in Drongen

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Argenta
Belfius
BNP Paribas Fortis
Crelan
VDK Bank

Gyms in Drongen

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

STERK

Golf Courses in Drongen

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golfclub Gent

Breweries in Drongen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
't Verzet
Brouwerij De Rijck
Brouwerij De Ryck
Brouwerij Van Renterghem
De Proefbrouwerij
Huisbrouwerij Den Tseut
Microbrouwerij De Backer
Stroom Brewery
Stroom Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Drongen

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Airports Near Drongen

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Chièvres Air Base—Medium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield—Medium Airport
Woensdrecht Air BaseWOEMedium Airport
Amougies Airfield—Small Airport
Ath/Isieres Airfield—Small Airport
Axel Glidersite—Small Airport
Buzet Aerodrome—Small Airport
Grimbergen Airfield—Small Airport
Haamstede Glidersite—Small Airport
Hoevenen 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

Post Offices in Drongen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
bpost

Treatment Centers in Drongen

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cardea Clinic
De Sleutel
Medisch centrum Evergem
Psychiatrisch Verzorgingstehuis (PVT) De Warande
Sarasin Clinic
Totaalpraktijk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Drongen

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sint-Gerolfkapel
Sint-Gerolfkerk
Sint-Jozefskapel
Temple of Peace Gent

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Area
27.4 km² (10.6 mi²)
Postal Code
9031

🇧🇪 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 Drongen

What is the population of Drongen?

Drongen has a population of 13,016 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 1,229 people per square mile, spread across 10.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Drongen?

Drongen 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.

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