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Elst, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Elst is a small town in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 1,157. Elevation: 315 ft (96 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

1,157 Population 253/sq mi density
315 ft Elevation 96 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Elst

Elst

Elst is a village belonging to the municipality of Brakel. It is located in the Denderstreek in the province East Flanders in Belgium.

People

Population1,157
Density253/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Population1,157
Population Density253 / sq mi
Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Coordinates50.8302°, 3.7392°
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 Elst

Elst is a small town in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 1,157. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet (96 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.

Elst 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 315 feet.

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

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density253/sq mi
Coordinates50.8302°N, 3.7392°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 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 M5.4 149 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 135 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 40 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 144 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 76 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 137 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 143 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 148 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 86 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 150 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 63 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 149 km
Mar 7, 2001 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands M3.6 149 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 123 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 144 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 136 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium M3.5 142 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 62 km
Apr 13, 1992 Belgium M3.4 144 km
Feb 15, 1993 0 km NNE of Ophoven, Belgium M3.4 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Elst has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Elst

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
GVB-Lilare
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Radio Stations near Elst

35 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nova (FR) alternative, pop MP3 128 kbps
Topradio TopRetroArena 90s, dance AAC+ 96 kbps
vrt klara high quality MP3
RTBF Viva+ MP3
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
Goldies Radio oldies MP3 128 kbps
' t Is Vloms Affligem, be MP3 128 kbps
VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen AAC
Radio TRL MP3 320 kbps
KilRock (NL) AAC+ 96 kbps
CityMusic aalst, local radio MP3 192 kbps
RBS gold radio MP3 160 kbps
RBS Radio easy listening, regional MP3 160 kbps
Accent Radio MP3 192 kbps
Toptechno MP3 128 kbps
familieradio enjoy fm MP3 160 kbps
Radio Land Van Waas (Stream) all ages MP3 160 kbps
Groeistad Radio (NL) pop MP3 160 kbps
Goeiedag Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Kamiel MP3 192 kbps
CN'O (FR) AAC+ 96 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
MOOYZO (MP3) MP3 192 kbps
MooyZo MP3 192 kbps
Oilsjt Mjoezik MP3 192 kbps
ONIB Radio MP3
ONIB Disco MP3 192 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut rtbf MP3
Phare FM (FR) chrétien MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Elst

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arnold Vander Haeghen
Belfort
Beroepenhuis
Caermersklooster
Centrum Ronde Van Vlaanderen
De school van toen
De Wereld van Kina
De wereld van Kina: de Tuin
Design Museum Gent
Ecomusée
Eendenkooi
Egmontkamer
Espace gallo-romain
Gallische Hoeve
Ghent University Museum
Heemkundig museum
Het Burgerlijk Godshuis - Oorlogsmuseum
Hoge Mote
Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose — Le Couvent
Huis van Alijn
Klooster Zusters van Liefde
Kunsthal Gent
Kunsthal Sint-Pietersabdij
La Maison du Sucre
Lakenhalle
Mahy Mobiles
Maison des géants
Manneken-Pismuseum
Maquistory
Mijnwerkersmuseum
Musée de la pierre
Musée des 18 Jours
Musée du Rail
Musée International de l'Aviation et de la Base Aérienne de Chièvres
Musée national des Jeux de Paume
Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens
Museum Donkmeer
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
Ovenmuseum
PAM Ename
Provinciaal Archeocentrum Velzeke (AVE)
Riekend Rustpunt
S.M.A.K.
Stadsmuseum Gent
Stoomketelmuseum
Tuin van Kina

Libraries in Elst

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BiblioLudothèque de Silly0.0
BiblioLudothèque de Silly0.0
BiblioLudothèque de Silly0.0
Bibliotheek De Pinte0.0
Bibliotheek De Pinte0.0
Bibliotheek Deinze0.0
Bibliotheek Destelbergen0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Gavere0.0
Bibliotheek Geraardsbergen0.0
Bibliotheek Kluisbergen0.0
Bibliotheek Laarne0.0
Bibliotheek Landegem0.0
Bibliotheek Landegem0.0
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 Wetteren0.0
Bibliotheek Wortegem-Petegem0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale Louis Scutenaire0.0
Bibliothèque Georges Delizée0.0
Bibliothèque Jean de La Fontaine0.0
Bloemekenswijk0.0
Boekentoren0.0
Boekentoren0.0
Brugse Poort0.0
Brugse Poort0.0
BYB Schoonmeersen0.0
BYB Schoonmeersen0.0
Centre de Lecture publique0.0
Centre de Lecture publique de Brugelette ASBL0.0
De Bron0.0
De Krook0.0
Drongen0.0
Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte0.0
Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte0.0
Ledeberg0.0
Ledeberg0.0
Librairie Carine0.0
Library0.0
Mariakerke0.0
Mariakerke0.0
Mediatheek Frans0.0
Mediatheek Frans0.0
Nieuw Gent0.0
Nieuw Gent0.0
Openbare bibliotheek0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Ronse0.0
Openbare Boekerij0.0
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
Zwijnaarde0.0
Zwijnaarde0.0

Farmers Markets in Elst

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bloemenmarkt
Bloemenmarkt
Boerenmarkt
Boerenmarkt
Boerenmarkt "De Toekomst"
Boerenmarkt "De Toekomst"
Boerenmarkt Blaisantvest
Boerenmarkt Blaisantvest
Dorpsplein
Lousbergmarkt
Lousbergmarkt
Moscou Markt
Moscou Markt
Place d'Ollignies
Tweedehands fietsenmarkt
Tweedehands fietsenmarkt

Cafes in Elst

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

't Hoekske

Breweries in Elst

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
bière à la ferme
Brasserie de Silly
Brasserie des Légendes
Brasserie des Légendes
Brouwerij Aaigem
Brouwerij De Graal
Brouwerij De Rijck
Brouwerij De Ryck
Brouwerij Gemeldorp
Brute - Brasserie du Val de Dendre
De Glazentoren
Kluiz
La Brasserie à Vapeur
Microbrouwerij De Backer
Stroom Brewery
Stroom Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Elst

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Ski Resorts Near Elst

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SnowWorld Antwerpen 0.0 $0

Airports Near Elst

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels AirportBRULarge Airport
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)ANRMedium Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain AirfieldMedium Airport
Woensdrecht Air BaseWOEMedium Airport
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Ath/Isieres AirfieldSmall Airport
Axel GlidersiteSmall Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonavis AirfieldSmall Airport
Buzet AerodromeSmall Airport
Cambrai Niergnies AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerfontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Grimbergen AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoevenen AirfieldSmall Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubray AirfieldSmall Airport
Midden-Zeeland AirfieldSmall Airport
Moorsele AirfieldSmall Airport
Overboelare AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont toussaint AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Ghislain AirfieldSmall Airport
Ursel Air BaseSmall Airport
Verrebroek Private AirstripSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport
Zuienkerke Sport Aviation AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Elst

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cardea Clinic
De Sleutel
Sarasin Clinic
Totaalpraktijk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Elst

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sint-Apolloniakapel
Sint-Apolloniakerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Postal Code
9660

🇧🇪 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 Elst

What is the population of Elst?

Elst has a population of 1,157 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 253 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Elst?

Elst 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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