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Gistel, Belgium
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Gistel is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 11,084. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gistel
Gistel is a municipality and city located in the Belgian province of West Flanders.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,084 |
| Population Density | 1,506 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1561°, 2.9639° |
| 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 Gistel
Gistel is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 11,084. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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 Gistel
Gistel 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 | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,506/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1561°N, 2.9639°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 | - | 96 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 121 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) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 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 |
Gistel has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Gistel
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sint-Godelievecollege | - | - | - | - |
| De Zonnebloem | - | - | - | - |
| Atlas Atheneum Gistel | - | - | - | - |
| Basisschool "De Klimop" | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije Basisschool Gravenbos | - | - | - | - |
| Tempeldreef | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gistel
26 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen | - | MP3 | |
| Galaxie New Wave (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Galaxie FM 95.30 (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Villa Bota | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Galaxie Radio (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee (192k) | live radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Eurodance Classic | 90s, eurodance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| PINK! | pop, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| here4ears (FR) | ambient, chillout | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio FM Gold | hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kerstradio Noordzee | christmas music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Be One - Xmas | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MelindaFM | classic, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| radio qui chifel | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Wagenbergtotaal (NL) | internet radio, song requests | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Addictive 50s (GB) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noordzee Gold | oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Uylenspiegel (FR) | folk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WRadio | dance music, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee Info | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DooBeeSummer | summer | MP3 320 kbps | |
| KL85 (NL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ONIB Radio | - | MP3 | |
| ONIB Disco | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Gistel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amandine | ||||
| Archeologisch Site museum | ||||
| Astropolis Space Science Center | ||||
| Atlantikwall (WW1 & WW2) | ||||
| Belle-époquecentrum | ||||
| Bezoekerscentrum Westfront Nieuwpoort | ||||
| Cozmix | ||||
| Ensorhuis | ||||
| Eperon d'Or | ||||
| Fot'oeil | ||||
| Fransmansmuseum | ||||
| Godelievemuseum | ||||
| Het Turkeyenhof | ||||
| Jules Destrooper Bezoekerscentrum | ||||
| Kappersmuseum | ||||
| KOERS | ||||
| Koetsenmuseum | ||||
| Kusthistories | ||||
| Lange Max Museum | ||||
| Les Zéphyrs | ||||
| Mu.ZEE | ||||
| Museum aan de IJzer | ||||
| Museum of Saints | ||||
| Museum Stoom en Stroom | ||||
| Museum Torhouts Aardewerk | ||||
| Museum Walraversijde - Bezoekerscentrum | ||||
| Museumschip Tordino | ||||
| MUZE'UM L | ||||
| Natuurcentrum | ||||
| Oldtimer Museum | ||||
| Oorlogsmuseum | ||||
| Orgelmuseum | ||||
| Provinciaal Museum Constant Permeke | ||||
| Ryckewaertshof / Anto Diez | ||||
| Spoorauto Kamieltje | ||||
| Stadsmuseum Oostende | ||||
| The Dairy Museum | ||||
| Trench of Death | ||||
| Wielermuseum de Gistelse Flandriens | ||||
| Zeilschip Mercator |
Libraries in Gistel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARhus | 0.0 | |||||
| ARhus - afdeling Beveren | 0.0 | |||||
| ARhus - afdeling Gitsestraat | 0.0 | |||||
| ARhus - afdeling Rumbeke | 0.0 | |||||
| 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 Xaverianen | 0.0 | |||||
| Cultuurbibliotheek Stock Laureyns | 0.0 | |||||
| De Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| De Boekennok | 0.0 | |||||
| De Dijk | 0.0 | |||||
| De Leestuin | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek | 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 | |||||
| Vrijetijdspunt Trimard | 0.0 | |||||
| Wereldhuis West-Vlaanderen | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gistel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groentemarkt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Marktplaats | |||||
| Marktplein | |||||
| Wapenplein | |||||
| Zesde Linieplein | |||||
| Zondagmarkt |
Hotels in Gistel
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gistel
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gistel
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Gistel
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gistel
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Gistel
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gistel
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gistel
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gistel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Koelschip | ||||
| Bier Butlers vof | ||||
| Brouwerij B | ||||
| Brouwerij Rodenbach | ||||
| Brouwerij Rosseel | ||||
| De Dolle Brouwers | ||||
| De Houtlandse Brouwers | ||||
| De Struise Brouwers | ||||
| Jus de Mer | ||||
| Kustbrouwerij |
Stadiums & Teams in Gistel
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gistel
16 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 |
| Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield | - | 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 |
Treatment Centers in Gistel
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bundeling Zorginitiatieven Oostende | ||
| Forme |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gistel
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Tenhemelopnemingskerk |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Belgium
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Gistel
What is the population of Gistel?
Gistel has a population of 11,084 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 1,506 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gistel?
Gistel 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.