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Lichtervelde, Belgium
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Lichtervelde is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 8,169. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lichtervelde
Lichtervelde is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises only the town of Lichtervelde. On January 1, 2006 Lichtervelde had a total population of 8,400. The total area is 25.93 km² which gives a population density of 324 inhabitants per km². The church is 64 m high. In this town the inventor Charles Joseph Van Depoele was born.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,169 |
| Population Density | 626 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.0333°, 3.1500° |
| 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 Lichtervelde
Lichtervelde is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 8,169. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 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.
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 | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 626/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0333°N, 3.1500°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 | - | 108 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 134 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in |
Lichtervelde has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Lichtervelde
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverbos | - | - | - | - |
| Middenschool | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije Basisschool 't Vlot | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lichtervelde
42 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen | - | MP3 | |
| Omroep Zeeland Radio (NL) | classics, folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Galaxie FM 95.30 (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Galaxie New Wave (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ICI NORD (FR) | régionale | UNKNOWN | |
| France Bleu Nord (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Roots Legacy Radio (FR) | - | MP3 224 kbps | |
| Family Radio (US) | alistair begg, bible | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Villa Bota | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone (FR) | chill, chillout | MP3 | |
| Radio Noordzee (192k) | live radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Galaxie Radio (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| PINK! | pop, pop music | MP3 128 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 | |
| Kerstradio Noordzee | christmas music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Monique 963 Gold (NL) | 60's, 70's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Be One - Xmas | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MelindaFM | classic, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be | - | 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 | |
| radio qui chifel | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| KL85 (NL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee Info | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ONIB Radio | - | MP3 | |
| DooBeeSummer | summer | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Wagenbergtotaal (NL) | internet radio, song requests | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ONIB Disco | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Mona FM (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RCV 99 fm (FR) | electro, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noordzee Gold | oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Roots Legacy (FR) | - | MP3 224 kbps | |
| WRadio | dance music, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Addictive 50s (GB) | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lichtervelde
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abby Kortrijk | ||||
| Adornes Estate | ||||
| Amandine | ||||
| Apotheek Sint-Janshospitaal Museum | ||||
| Archeologisch Site museum | ||||
| Atelier José Vermeersch | ||||
| Bladelin Court | ||||
| Bruges Beer Museum | ||||
| Choco-Story | ||||
| Cozmix | ||||
| De Oude Kaasmakerij | ||||
| Diamantmuseum | ||||
| Dienst Archeologie Stad Brugge | ||||
| Ensorhuis | ||||
| Eperon d'Or | ||||
| Frank Brangwyn-Arentshuis | ||||
| Fransmansmuseum | ||||
| Frietmuseum | ||||
| Gentpoort | ||||
| Godelievemuseum | ||||
| Godshuizen Sint-Janshospitaal | ||||
| Groeningemuseum | ||||
| Groeningemuseum | ||||
| Gruuthusemuseum | ||||
| Guido-Gezellemuseum | ||||
| Halve Maan | ||||
| Het Turkeyenhof | ||||
| Hill 62 Sanctuary Wood Museum | ||||
| Historium | ||||
| Hooge Crater Museum | ||||
| Kantcentrum | ||||
| Kappersmuseum | ||||
| Kijkwoning | ||||
| KOERS | ||||
| Koetsenmuseum | ||||
| Kortrijk 1302 | ||||
| Lange Max Museum | ||||
| Lucifernum | ||||
| Lumina | ||||
| Mu.ZEE | ||||
| Musea Sculpta 3D Museum | ||||
| Museum René De Clercq | ||||
| Museum Stoom en Stroom | ||||
| Museum Torhouts Aardewerk | ||||
| Museumschip Tordino | ||||
| MUZE'UM L | ||||
| Natuurcentrum | ||||
| O-L-V-ter-Potterie | ||||
| Oorlogsmuseum | ||||
| Openlucht museum WO 1 | ||||
| Passchendaele Museum | ||||
| Pater Lievensmuseum | ||||
| Provinciaal Museum Constant Permeke | ||||
| Ryckewaertshof / Anto Diez | ||||
| Sint-Janshospitaal | ||||
| Spoorauto Kamieltje | ||||
| Stadsmuseum 't Schippershof | ||||
| Stadsmuseum Oostende | ||||
| Stedelijk Museum Peter Benoit | ||||
| Stedelijk Museum voor Volkskunde 'De Zwarte Kat' | ||||
| Texture Kortrijk | ||||
| Torture Museum Oude Steen | ||||
| Uilenspiegelmuseum | ||||
| Verbiest Experience Center | ||||
| Wielermuseum de Gistelse Flandriens | ||||
| Zeilschip Mercator |
Libraries in Lichtervelde
| 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 | |||||
| Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| Bib Gullegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bib in 't groen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bib in het park | 0.0 | |||||
| BiB Vondel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek "t Kraaiennest" | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliotheek afdeling Ruiselede | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Bissegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Canticleer De Haan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Daverlo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Garve | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kortemark | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kris Lambert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kuurne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Menen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Moorslede | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Andries | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Maria-Aalter | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Torhout | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek uitleenpost Waardamme | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Xaverianen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zwevezele | 0.0 | |||||
| buurtbibliotheek Heule | 0.0 | |||||
| Buurtbibliotheek Marke | 0.0 | |||||
| Campusbibliotheek KU Leuven Kulak | 0.0 | |||||
| Campusbibliotheek VIVES Kortrijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Cultuurbibliotheek Stock Laureyns | 0.0 | |||||
| De Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| De Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| De Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| De Biekorf | 0.0 | |||||
| De Boekennok | 0.0 | |||||
| De Dijk | 0.0 | |||||
| De Leestuin | 0.0 | |||||
| De Letterschuur | 0.0 | |||||
| De Zorge | 0.0 | |||||
| Esperantofonds Cesar Vanbiervliet | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke openbare bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoofdbibliotheek Wielsbeke | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek De Leese Beese | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Kortrijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Lichtervelde | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Tielt | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Uitleenpost Veldegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Zerkegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Oude bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruilbib | 0.0 | |||||
| Sint-Thomas | 0.0 | |||||
| Stedelijke openbare bibliotheek Sint-Lutgardis | 0.0 | |||||
| Stedelijke Openbare Bibliotheek van Izegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Strandbibliotheek De Haan | 0.0 | |||||
| Vrijetijdspunt Trimard | 0.0 | |||||
| Wegwijzer vzw | 0.0 | |||||
| Wereldhuis West-Vlaanderen | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lichtervelde
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groentemarkt | |||||
| Halle N'Kong-Zem | |||||
| Lokaalmarkt Heule | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Marktplaats | |||||
| Marktplein | |||||
| Santforde (Gemeentehuis) | |||||
| Vismarkt | |||||
| Wapenplein | |||||
| Zondagmarkt |
Restaurants in Lichtervelde
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Lichtervelde
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lichtervelde
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lichtervelde
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lichtervelde
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lichtervelde
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lichtervelde
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Koelschip | ||||
| Bier Butlers vof | ||||
| Bier en Karakter | ||||
| Bourgogne des Flandres | ||||
| Brouwerij De Brabandere | ||||
| Brouwerij De Halve Maan | ||||
| Brouwerij De Leite | ||||
| Brouwerij De Poes | ||||
| Brouwerij Eutropius | ||||
| Brouwerij Rodenbach | ||||
| Brouwerij Rosseel | ||||
| Brouwerij Stokhove | ||||
| Bryggja | ||||
| De Dolle Brouwers | ||||
| De Houtlandse Brouwers | ||||
| Dikke Jan | ||||
| Fort Lapin | ||||
| Kasteelbrouwerij Vanhonsebrouck | ||||
| Klondiker | ||||
| Lechasseur | ||||
| Mout | ||||
| Ruimtegist | ||||
| Stokhove Brewery | ||||
| The Brew Society |
Stadiums & Teams in Lichtervelde
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lichtervelde
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lille Airport | LIL | Large Airport |
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | OST | Large Airport |
| Chièvres Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-Wevelgem | KJK | Medium Airport |
| Koksijde Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | HZB | Medium Airport |
| Valenciennes-Denain Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Amougies Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arras-Roclincourt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ath/Isieres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Axel Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Bouttemy DZ | - | 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 |
| 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 |
| Vitry-en-Artois Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lichtervelde
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| bpost |
Treatment Centers in Lichtervelde
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Forme |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lichtervelde
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Carrons kapel | |
| Sint-Jacobus-de-Meerderekerk |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Lichtervelde?
Lichtervelde has a population of 8,169 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 626 people per square mile, spread across 13.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lichtervelde?
Lichtervelde 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.