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Lochristi, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Lochristi is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 19,696. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

19,696 Population 2,312/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Lochristi

Lochristi

Lochristi is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality is composed of the towns of Beervelde, Lochristi proper, Zaffelare, Zeveneken and Wachtebeke. As of 2025, Lochristi had a total population of 30,925. The total area is 94.87 km2 (36.63 sq mi).

People

Population19,696
Density2,312/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population19,696
Population Density2,312 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates51.0964°, 3.8319°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceFlanders
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,015 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.1 inches (15 cm)

About Lochristi

Lochristi is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 19,696. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Climate in Lochristi

Lochristi has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 823 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.7°C / 39°F -4° / 12° 68.3
Feb 5.8°C / 42°F -4° / 15.3° 66.3
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F -2.3° / 18.3° 74.5
Apr 9.5°C / 49°F -1.9° / 21° 42.2
May 13.2°C / 56°F 3.2° / 24° 57.8
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 8.1° / 29.3° 75.9
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 9.8° / 31.3° 59.7
Aug 19.1°C / 66°F 10.6° / 30° 59.0
Sep 16.4°C / 61°F 6.6° / 28.6° 72.5
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 3.5° / 22.1° 88.9
Nov 7.5°C / 45°F -1.5° / 16.3° 76.2
Dec 5°C / 41°F -3.8° / 13.5° 81.5
Lochristi 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 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Belgium avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density2,312/sq mi
Coordinates51.0964°N, 3.8319°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 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 M5.4 137 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 126 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 68 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 102 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 133 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 137 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 111 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 147 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 139 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 73 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 145 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 145 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 134 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 143 km
Mar 7, 2001 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands M3.6 145 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 139 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 126 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 150 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 90 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium M3.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Lochristi has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°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 (1.9").

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Schools in Lochristi

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
edugo lochristi — — — —
Isbo Volwassenonderwijs — — — —
Vrije Basisschool St-Jozef — — — —
Wonderwijs — — — —
Gemeentelijke Basisschool Lochristi lager — — — —
Gemeentelijke Basisschool Lochristi kleuters — — — —
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Radio Stations near Lochristi

38 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nova (FR) alternative, pop MP3 128 kbps
Nostalgie Extra (What a Feeling) 192kbps, easy listening MP3 192 kbps
Topradio TopRetroArena 90s, dance AAC+ 96 kbps
Omroep Zeeland Radio (NL) classics, folk MP3 128 kbps
Family Radio (US) alistair begg, bible AAC+ 64 kbps
vrt klara high quality — 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
VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen — AAC
' t Is Vloms Affligem, be — MP3 128 kbps
Family Radio (East) (US) — AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Park FM pop MP3 192 kbps
CityMusic aalst, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio TRL — MP3 320 kbps
KilRock (NL) — AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Goldenwave (US) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Radio Monique 963 Gold (NL) 60's, 70's MP3 192 kbps
Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) — MP3 128 kbps
Groeistad Radio (NL) pop MP3 160 kbps
Radio Land Van Waas (Stream) all ages MP3 160 kbps
familieradio enjoy fm — MP3 160 kbps
Toptechno — MP3 128 kbps
Oilsjt Mjoezik — MP3 192 kbps
Accent Radio — MP3 192 kbps
RBS gold radio — MP3 160 kbps
Radio Parkies — MP3 128 kbps
Goeiedag Radio — MP3 192 kbps
Radio Kamiel — MP3 192 kbps
RBS Radio easy listening, regional MP3 160 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

Museums in Lochristi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arnold Vander Haeghen
Bardelare museum
Belfort
Belfort
Beroepenhuis
Bezoekerscentrum / Dorpshuis
Blauwendael
Caermersklooster
De school van toen
De Wereld van Kina
De wereld van Kina: de Tuin
Design Museum Gent
Doornzelemolen
Edgar Tinelmuseum
Eendenkooi
Egmontkamer
Gallische Hoeve
Ghent University Museum
Heemkundig museum
Het Burgerlijk Godshuis - Oorlogsmuseum
Het Warenhuis
Huis van Alijn
Industrieel Museum Zeeland
Kasteel Puyenbrug
Klooster Zusters van Liefde
Kunsthal Gent
Kunsthal Sint-Pietersabdij
Lakenhalle
Mini Museum Mussenzele
Motormuseum
Museum 't Vlasschuurken
Museum De Vier Ambachten
Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens
Museum Donkmeer
Museum Dr. Guislain
Museum Gevaert-Minne
Museum Gust De Smet
Museum Het Bolwerk
Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Industry
Museum voor de geschiedenis van de wetenschappen van de R.U.G.
Museum voor Stenen Voorwerpen
Oorlogsmuseum
Oorlogsmuseum Gdynia
PAM Ename
Provinciaal Archeocentrum Velzeke (AVE)
Riekend Rustpunt
S.M.A.K.
Schelpenmuseum Zaamslag
Schoolmuseum “Schooltijd”
Stadsmuseum Gent
Stedelijk Museum 't Gasthuys
Stedelijk Museum Lokeren
Stoomketelmuseum
Tuin van Kina
Verbeke Foundation
WOII-verzetsmuseum De Patrijs '44

Libraries in Lochristi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Axel0.0
Bibliotheek Biervliet0.0
Bibliotheek De Pinte0.0
Bibliotheek De Pinte0.0
Bibliotheek Destelbergen0.0
Bibliotheek Ertvelde0.0
Bibliotheek Evergem0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Gavere0.0
Bibliotheek Haaltert0.0
Bibliotheek Haaltert0.0
Bibliotheek Hoek0.0
Bibliotheek Hulst0.0
Bibliotheek IJzendijke0.0
Bibliotheek Kaprijke0.0
Bibliotheek Koewacht0.0
Bibliotheek Laarne0.0
Bibliotheek Lembeke0.0
Bibliotheek Lokeren0.0
Bibliotheek Lovendegem0.0
Bibliotheek Lovendegem0.0
Bibliotheek Massemen0.0
Bibliotheek Melle0.0
Bibliotheek Melle0.0
Bibliotheek Merelbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Merelbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Nazareth0.0
Bibliotheek Nieuwerkerken0.0
Bibliotheek Oosterzele0.0
Bibliotheek Overbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Philippine0.0
Bibliotheek Sas van Gent0.0
Bibliotheek Sinaai0.0
Bibliotheek Sluiskil0.0
Bibliotheek Terneuzen0.0
Bibliotheek Vogelwaarde0.0
Bibliotheek Waarschoot0.0
Bibliotheek Wachtebeke0.0
Bibliotheek Wetteren0.0
Bibliotheek Zaamslag0.0
Bloemekenswijk0.0
Boekentoren0.0
Boekentoren0.0
Brugse Poort0.0
Brugse Poort0.0
BYB Schoonmeersen0.0
BYB Schoonmeersen0.0
d'oude school0.0
De Bron0.0
De Krook0.0
Drongen0.0
Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte0.0
Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte0.0
Gemeentelijke bibliotheek Assenede0.0
Ledeberg0.0
Ledeberg0.0
Mariakerke0.0
Mariakerke0.0
Mediatheek Frans0.0
Mediatheek Frans0.0
Nieuw Gent0.0
Nieuw Gent0.0
Oostakker0.0
Oostakker0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Denderhoutem0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Filiaal Erembodegem0.0
Restauratie atelier0.0
Sint-Amandsberg0.0
Sint-Amandsberg0.0
Sint-Denijs-Westrem0.0
Stadsbibliotheek Aalst0.0
Stadsbibliotheek Aalst - ter linden0.0
Uitleenpost 't Lijsternest0.0
Uitleenpost 't Lijsternest0.0
Vrije Bibliotheek Zevergem0.0
Vrije Bibliotheek Zevergem0.0
Watersportbaan0.0
Watersportbaan0.0
Westveld0.0
Westveld0.0
Wijkbibliotheek Gentbrugge0.0
Wijkbibliotheek Gentbrugge0.0
Wondelgem0.0
Zwijnaarde0.0
Zwijnaarde0.0

Farmers Markets in Lochristi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bloemenmarkt
Bloemenmarkt
Boerenmarkt
Boerenmarkt
Boerenmarkt "De Toekomst"
Boerenmarkt "De Toekomst"
Boerenmarkt Blaisantvest
Boerenmarkt Blaisantvest
Boerenmarkt Sinaai
Dorpsplein
Grote Markt
Lousbergmarkt
Lousbergmarkt
Markt
Moscou Markt
Moscou Markt
Tweedehands fietsenmarkt
Tweedehands fietsenmarkt

Restaurants in Lochristi

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bistro Verjus
Brasserie Sebastiaan
De lekkere friet
Eetcafé De Reinaert
Fleur de lys
Foodlounge
Il Gusto
Kanun Thai
LaValérie
New City Garden
Oud China
Picobel-lo
Pizza Hut
Rotam
Semperlo
Septimo
Sushi Palace
Tokyo Sushi
Wok Dynasty

Cafes in Lochristi

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

De Hoeve

Castles in Lochristi

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kasteel Rozelaar

Dentists in Lochristi

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Els Casneuf
Orthodontie Temmerman
Orthodontist Gwen Robbrecht

Veterinaries in Lochristi

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

WelloPet

Gas Stations in Lochristi

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
DATS 24
Gabriëls

Banks in Lochristi

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Argenta
Belfius
BNP Paribas Fortis
Crelan
Crelan
Fintro
Fintro
ING
KBC
vdk bank

Gyms in Lochristi

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Afterburn
Figucoach
Fit-Out

Breweries in Lochristi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bierbrouwerij Vermeersen
Brouwerij Aaigem
Brouwerij De Rijck
Brouwerij De Ryck
De Glazentoren
De Proefbrouwerij
Huisbrouwerij Den Tseut
Inova Brewery
Microbrouwerij De Backer
Stroom Brewery
Stroom Brewery
The Holy Spiritus

Stadiums & Teams in Lochristi

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Ski Resorts Near Lochristi

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Lochristi

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels AirportBRULarge Airport
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)ANRMedium Airport
Chièvres Air Base—Medium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Woensdrecht Air BaseWOEMedium Airport
Amougies Airfield—Small Airport
Ath/Isieres Airfield—Small Airport
Axel Glidersite—Small Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Brasschaat Airfield—Small Airport
Breda International Airport—Small Airport
Buzet Aerodrome—Small Airport
Grimbergen Airfield—Small Airport
Haamstede Glidersite—Small Airport
Hoevenen Airfield—Small Airport
Maubray Airfield—Small Airport
Melsbroek Air Base—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
Verrebroek Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Lochristi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
bpost Lochristi

Treatment Centers in Lochristi

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CAR De Hert
Cardea Clinic
De Sleutel
Medisch centrum Evergem
Psychiatrisch Verzorgingstehuis (PVT) De Warande
Sarasin Clinic
Totaalpraktijk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lochristi

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Heilige Antoniuskapel
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Loboskapel
Sint-Niklaaskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Area
5.7 km² (2.2 mi²)
Postal Code
9042

🇧🇪 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 Lochristi

What is the population of Lochristi?

Lochristi has a population of 19,696 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 2,312 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lochristi?

Lochristi 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 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Beervelde, VLG 2,772 pop · 2.5 mi Desteldonk, VLG 1,046 pop · 2.6 mi Zeveneken, VLG 2,281 pop · 2.7 mi Oostakker, VLG 7,885 pop · 2.7 mi Destelbergen, VLG 16,853 pop · 2.9 mi Zaffelare, VLG 3,949 pop · 2.9 mi Sint-Amandsberg, VLG 32,115 pop · 4.4 mi Laarne, VLG 11,600 pop · 4.6 mi Gentbrugge, VLG 15,885 pop · 5.0 mi Wachtebeke, VLG 6,911 pop · 5.3 mi Wondelgem, VLG 23,546 pop · 5.4 mi Evergem, VLG 31,615 pop · 5.4 mi Kalken, VLG 5,782 pop · 5.5 mi Ledeberg, VLG 8,454 pop · 5.5 mi
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