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Kerkhove, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Kerkhove is a small town in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 1,004. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

1,004 Population 635/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Kerkhove

Kerkhove

Kerkhove is a village in the Belgian province of West Flanders and is a submunicipality of Avelgem. It was an independent municipality until 1977. It covers an area of 365 ha and had 928 inhabitants in 2003.

People

Population1,004
Density635/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population1,004
Population Density635 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates50.7985°, 3.5027°
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 Kerkhove

Kerkhove is a small town in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 1,004. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 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.

Kerkhove 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 46 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

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density635/sq mi
Coordinates50.7985°N, 3.5027°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M0.0 on May 25, 2018.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 45 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 81 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 134 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 120 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 91 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 78 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 139 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 66 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 119 km
Jun 11, 1993 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium M3.3 149 km
Aug 10, 1991 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium M3.2 147 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 138 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 46 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 57 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 131 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 120 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 68 km
Aug 12, 1990 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium M3.1 141 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 49 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 110 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 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
February 38°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 60°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) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Kerkhove has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Kerkhove

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vrije Basisschool Berchem-Kwaremont
Gemeentelijke Basisschool
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Radio Stations near Kerkhove

42 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
Galaxie New Wave (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie FM 95.30 (FR) MP3 128 kbps
ICI NORD (FR) régionale UNKNOWN
France Bleu Nord (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy Radio (FR) MP3 224 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
Galaxie Radio (FR) MP3 128 kbps
VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen AAC
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone (FR) chill, chillout MP3
PINK! pop, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be MP3 320 kbps
radio qui chifel MP3 256 kbps
KilRock (NL) AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio TRL MP3 320 kbps
here4ears (FR) ambient, chillout MP3 320 kbps
RCV (FR) musique, pop MP3 128 kbps
Métropole FM (FR) AAC+ 320 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient (FR) ambient, meditation OGG
ISEKOI Radio (FR) dance, dnb OGG
RCV 99 fm (FR) electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
CN'O (FR) AAC+ 96 kbps
Phare FM (FR) chrétien MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut rtbf MP3
Roots Legacy (FR) MP3 224 kbps
Toptechno MP3 128 kbps
Accent Radio MP3 192 kbps
KL85 (NL) MP3 128 kbps
RBS Radio easy listening, regional MP3 160 kbps
Radio Nova hollands, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
Mona FM (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Ajoin Music carnaval MP3 192 kbps
Radio 854 (US) MP3 128 kbps
Oilsjt Mjoezik MP3 192 kbps
ONIB Disco MP3 192 kbps
WRadio dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
ONIB Radio MP3

Museums in Kerkhove

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abby Kortrijk
Achéosite et Musée d'Aubechies-Belœil
Ancien Hôtel de Ville d'Antoing
Atelier José Vermeersch
Atelier Martin Wallaert
Atelier Roger Raveel
Carré Janson
Centre de la Marionnette
Centrum Ronde Van Vlaanderen
Collection des arts décoratifs
De Wereld van Kina
Dubuisson Beerstorium
Ecomusée
Galerie Henri Casterman
Ghent University Museum
Heemkundig Museum Moen
Het Burgerlijk Godshuis - Oorlogsmuseum
Het Lijsternest
HIPPO.WAR
Hoge Mote
Kijkwoning
Kortrijk 1302
Kunsthal Sint-Pietersabdij
La Maison du Sucre
Mahy Mobiles
Musée d'archéologie
Musée d'Histoire Militaire
Musée d'histoire naturelle et vivarium
Musée de la Tapisserie et des Arts textiles
Musée de la vie rurale
Musée des 18 Jours
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Folklore et des Imaginaires
Musée Jules Jooris
Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens
Museum Gevaert-Minne
Museum Gust De Smet
Museum of Fine Arts
Museum René De Clercq
Museum van Deinze en de Leiestreek
Museum van Oudenaarde
Ovenmuseum
PAM Ename
Roger Raveelmuseum
S.M.A.K.
Stadsmuseum Gent
Stedelijk Museum Peter Benoit
Texture Kortrijk
Trésor de la Cathédrale
Verbiest Experience Center

Libraries in Kerkhove

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BAIU0.0
BiB Vondel0.0
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek "t Kraaiennest"0.0
Bibliotheek Aarsele0.0
bibliotheek afdeling Ruiselede0.0
Bibliotheek Anzegem0.0
Bibliotheek Avelgem0.0
Bibliotheek De Pinte0.0
Bibliotheek De Pinte0.0
Bibliotheek Deinze0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Gavere0.0
Bibliotheek Kluisbergen0.0
Bibliotheek Kuurne0.0
Bibliotheek Merelbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Merelbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Nazareth0.0
Bibliotheek Waregem0.0
Bibliotheek Wortegem-Petegem0.0
Bibliotheek Zulte0.0
Bibliothèque Communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Vezon0.0
Bibliothèque de la ville0.0
Bibliothèque Georges Delizée0.0
Boekentoren0.0
Boekentoren0.0
buurtbibliotheek Rollegem0.0
BYB Schoonmeersen0.0
BYB Schoonmeersen0.0
Campusbibliotheek KU Leuven Kulak0.0
Campusbibliotheek VIVES Kortrijk0.0
Centre de Lecture publique0.0
De Bib0.0
Esperantofonds Cesar Vanbiervliet0.0
Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte0.0
Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte0.0
Gemeentelijke Bibliotheek0.0
Hoofdbibliotheek Wielsbeke0.0
Ledeberg0.0
Ledeberg0.0
Librairie Carine0.0
Mediatheek Frans0.0
Mediatheek Frans0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Jean Piat0.0
Nieuw Gent0.0
Nieuw Gent0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Kortrijk0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Ronse0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Tielt0.0
Relais lecture scolaire d'Evregnies0.0
Siloé0.0
Sint-Denijs-Westrem0.0
Vleeshuis0.0
Vrije Bibliotheek Zevergem0.0
Vrije Bibliotheek Zevergem0.0
Watersportbaan0.0
Watersportbaan0.0
Zwijnaarde0.0
Zwijnaarde0.0

Farmers Markets in Kerkhove

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boerenmarkt
Boerenmarkt
Marché alimentaire du Samedi
Marché Couvert de Bachy
Markt
Marktplein

Restaurants in Kerkhove

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge l'Entrecote

Cafes in Kerkhove

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

't Pleintje

Gas Stations in Kerkhove

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gulf
PMO Automatic

Breweries in Kerkhove

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
't Verzet
Brasserie de Cazeau
Brasserie des Ambrumes
Brasserie des Légendes
Brasserie Dubuisson
Brouwerij Alvinne
Brouwerij De Brabandere
Brouwerij De Poes
Brouwerij Omer Vander Ghinste
Brouwerij Omer Vander Ghinste
De Ranke
Dikke Jan
Klondiker
Kluiz
La Bigote
La Brasserie à Vapeur
Ruimtegist
Stroom Brewery
Stroom Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Kerkhove

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Airports Near Kerkhove

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain AirfieldMedium Airport
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Ath/Isieres AirfieldSmall Airport
Axel GlidersiteSmall Airport
Bonavis AirfieldSmall Airport
Cambrai Niergnies AirfieldSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine 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 Kerkhove

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cardea Clinic
Sarasin Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kerkhove

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van de Carmelkerk
Sint-Amanduskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Postal Code
8581

🇧🇪 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 Kerkhove

What is the population of Kerkhove?

Kerkhove has a population of 1,004 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 635 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kerkhove?

Kerkhove 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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