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Knokke-Heist, Belgium
Flanders · Belgium
Knokke-Heist is a mid-size city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 33,781. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Knokke-Heist
Knokke-Heist is a municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Heist-aan-Zee, Knokke, Duinbergen, Ramskapelle and Westkapelle. On January 1, 2006, Knokke-Heist had a total population of 34,063. The total area is 56.44 km2 which gives a population density of 603 inhabitants per km2. Knokke-Heist is located along the North Sea in a polder area on the Belgian border with the Netherlands. It is Belgium's best-known and most affluent seaside resort.
People
Climate
| Population | 33,781 |
| Population Density | 3,426 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3500°, 3.2667° |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| Country | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| State / Province | Flanders |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.2 inches (1,174 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.0 inches (13 cm) |
About Knokke-Heist
Knokke-Heist is a mid-size city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 33,781. 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 43°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.
Climate in Knokke-Heist
Knokke-Heist has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 758 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below Belgium avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,426/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3500°N, 3.2667°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 | — | 121 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 144 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Knokke-Heist has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.8").
Schools in Knokke-Heist
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vrije Basisschool 'Duinenkind' | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Knokke-Heist
25 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen | — | MP3 | |
| Topradio TopRetroArena | 90s, dance | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Omroep Zeeland Radio (NL) | classics, folk | 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 | |
| PINK! | pop, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen | — | AAC | |
| Villa Bota | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee (192k) | live radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Kerstradio Noordzee | christmas music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Monique 963 Gold (NL) | 60's, 70's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Goldenwave (US) | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Family Radio (East) (US) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio FM Gold | hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio TRL | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Be One - Xmas | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MelindaFM | classic, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| DooBeeSummer | summer | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee Info | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noordzee Gold | oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Toptechno | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wagenbergtotaal (NL) | internet radio, song requests | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Knokke-Heist
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adornes Estate | ||||
| Apotheek Sint-Janshospitaal Museum | ||||
| Belfort | ||||
| Belle-époquecentrum | ||||
| Bizarium | ||||
| Bladelin Court | ||||
| Bruges Beer Museum | ||||
| Bunkermuseum Bunker 1 | ||||
| Bunkermuseum Bunker 2 | ||||
| Canada - Poland War Museum | ||||
| Choco-Story | ||||
| Cozmix | ||||
| Cultuurforum Aardenburg | ||||
| Diamantmuseum | ||||
| Dienst Archeologie Stad Brugge | ||||
| Expo 'Vogels in het Zwin' | ||||
| For Freedom Museum | ||||
| Frank Brangwyn-Arentshuis | ||||
| Frietmuseum | ||||
| Fuchsiatuin Zomerweelde | ||||
| Gentpoort | ||||
| Godshuizen Sint-Janshospitaal | ||||
| Groeningemuseum | ||||
| Groeningemuseum | ||||
| Gruuthusemuseum | ||||
| Guido-Gezellemuseum | ||||
| Halve Maan | ||||
| HEY | ||||
| Historium | ||||
| Kantcentrum | ||||
| Lucifernum | ||||
| Lumina | ||||
| Musea Sculpta 3D Museum | ||||
| Museum of Saints | ||||
| Natuurcentrum | ||||
| O-L-V-ter-Potterie | ||||
| Peiremuzee | ||||
| Polderhuis Dijk- en Oorlogsmuseum | ||||
| Provinciaal Museum Constant Permeke | ||||
| Sint-Janshospitaal | ||||
| Stedelijk Museum voor Volkskunde 'De Zwarte Kat' | ||||
| Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo | ||||
| The Dairy Museum | ||||
| Torture Museum Oude Steen | ||||
| Uilenspiegelmuseum |
Libraries in Knokke-Heist
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Blankenberge | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Canticleer De Haan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Daverlo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Garve | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oostburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Andries | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek uitleenpost Waardamme | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Xaverianen | 0.0 | |||||
| Cultuurbibliotheek Stock Laureyns | 0.0 | |||||
| De Biekorf | 0.0 | |||||
| De Boekennok | 0.0 | |||||
| De Buze | 0.0 | |||||
| De Dijk | 0.0 | |||||
| De Zorge | 0.0 | |||||
| Jan-Frans Willemsbibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Maldegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Uitleenpost Veldegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Zerkegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Oude bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruilbib | 0.0 | |||||
| Sint-Thomas | 0.0 | |||||
| Strandbibliotheek De Haan | 0.0 | |||||
| UP Poseidon | 0.0 | |||||
| Wegwijzer vzw | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Knokke-Heist
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vismarkt |
Hotels in Knokke-Heist
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Knokke-Heist
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Knokke-Heist
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Knokke-Heist
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Knokke-Heist
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Knokke-Heist
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourgogne des Flandres | ||||
| Brouwerij B | ||||
| Brouwerij De Halve Maan | ||||
| Brouwerij De Leite | ||||
| Brouwerij Stokhove | ||||
| Brouwerij Van Renterghem | ||||
| Bryggja | ||||
| Fort Lapin | ||||
| Mout | ||||
| Stokhove Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Knokke-Heist
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Knokke-Heist
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ath/Isieres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Axel Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Haamstede Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Midden-Zeeland Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Moorsele Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Overboelare Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ursel Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Knokke-Heist
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centrum van de Oostkust voor Revalidatie & Welzijnszorg | ||
| De Klinker |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Knokke-Heist
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Heilige Familiekerk | |
| Kristus-Koningkapel |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Belgium
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Knokke-Heist?
Knokke-Heist has a population of 33,781 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 3,426 people per square mile, spread across 9.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Knokke-Heist?
Knokke-Heist has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.2 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.