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Lokeren, Belgium
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Lokeren is a mid-size city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 41,438. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lokeren
Lokeren is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders, and belongs to the Waasland, also called Land van Waas, of which it is the second most important city after Sint-Niklaas. The city, located on the river Durme, the Lede, and the E17 motorway, has more than 42,100 inhabitants who are called Lokeraars or Rapenfretters. Because Lokeren is located on the Durme, Lokeren is often called "The Durme City". Horse sausages are officially recognized as a regional product.
People
Climate
| Population | 41,438 |
| Population Density | 1,994 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1036°, 3.9934° |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| Country | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| State / Province | Flanders |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.0 inches (1,015 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.1 inches (15 cm) |
About Lokeren
Lokeren is a mid-size city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 41,438. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 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 Lokeren
Lokeren 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below Belgium avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 20.8 sq mi (53.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,994/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1036°N, 3.9934°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in |
Lokeren has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Lokeren
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technisch Atheneum Lokeren | - | - | - | - |
| CVO Groeipunt - Campus Lokeren | - | - | - | - |
| GO! Atheneum Lokeren | - | - | - | - |
| Sterrenhof | - | - | - | - |
| Sint-Franciscus Kleuterschool Ruiter | - | - | - | - |
| Stedelijke Basisschool Staakte | - | - | - | - |
| De tovertuin | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije gesubsidieerde basisschool Heiende | - | - | - | - |
| Veertjesplein | - | - | - | - |
| VLOT! Campus CREO | - | - | - | - |
| Stedelijke Kunstacademie ter Beuken | - | - | - | - |
| CVO Groendreef | - | - | - | - |
| Stedelijke Basisschool Spoele | - | - | - | - |
| De Karwij | - | - | - | - |
| Campus Sint-Laurentius | - | - | - | - |
| Campus Sint-Laurentius | - | - | - | - |
| De Vinderij - leefgroepen | - | - | - | - |
| Basisschool De Bloemenhof | - | - | - | - |
| Campus Sint-Lodewijkscollege | - | - | - | - |
| Emiliani | - | - | - | - |
| BuBaO De Vinderij | - | - | - | - |
| GO! basisschool De Rozen | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije Basisschool Bengel | - | - | - | - |
| Boskesschool | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lokeren
104 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qmusic (NL) | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Nostalgie Vlaanderen | 70's, 80's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MNM | pop, vrt | MP3 | |
| Studio Brussel | alternative, pop | MP3 | |
| Willy | rock | AAC+ 95 kbps | |
| Radio Nova (FR) | alternative, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| De Tijdloze | alternative indie rock, metal | MP3 | |
| MNM Hits | pop, vrt | MP3 | |
| StuBru | - | MP3 | |
| Klara Continuo | classical, vrt | MP3 | |
| Klara | classical, cultural | MP3 | |
| Tipik | alternative pop, chansons françaises | MP3 | |
| Radio Minerva | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Willy Class X | rock | AAC+ 95 kbps | |
| Top Radio Dance | dance, dj mixes | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Classic 21 80's New Wave | 80's, new wave | MP3 | |
| Nostalgie Extra (What a Feeling) | 192kbps, easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Nostalgie Belgique | 64kbps, aac | AAC | |
| Topradio TopRetroArena | 90s, dance | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Kiosk Radio | independent, music | AAC 192 kbps | |
| RTBF VivaCité Bruxelles | rtbf | MP3 | |
| Omroep Zeeland Radio (NL) | classics, folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Campus Bruxelles 92.1 | jazz | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Nostalgie + (Belgique) | 60s, 64kbps | AAC | |
| VRT Radio 1 Classics | classic rock, vrt | MP3 | |
| C-Dance RETRO (NL) | dance, house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tomorrowland - Daybreak Sessions | dance, dance music | AAC+ 256 kbps | |
| NRJ+ (Belgique) | 00s, 64kbps | AAC | |
| vrt klara high quality | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Gompel 105,6 FM , Mol, be | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Family Radio (US) | alistair begg, bible | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Studio Brussel - Vuurland | easy listening, melancholic | AAC | |
| Classic 21 80’s Hits | 80's, pop | MP3 | |
| Studio Brussel UNTZ | dance, electronic | AAC | |
| Instrumentals Forever | big band, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Topradio TopBam | hard techno, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Plus Gent | 70s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 2 Antwerpen - AAC | - | AAC | |
| Studio Brussel Zware Gitaren | hard rock, metal | MP3 | |
| Lazer Hot Hits | house, oldschool | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NRJ Belgique | contemporary hits radio, dance | AAC | |
| Radio Panik | alternative | OGG | |
| ' t Is Vloms Affligem, be | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen | - | AAC | |
| Goldies Radio | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Utopia 107.9 - Baal, Be | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Christina 106.1 FM - Heist o/d Berg , Be | hot adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma Poppel,be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Tipik à l'ancienne (RTBF) | 2000s, hits 90's | MP3 | |
| Radio Air Libre | alternative | OGG | |
| BRUZZ | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alma | community radio, international | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Lehabs Radio | afrobeats, dance | MP3 | |
| CityMusic | aalst, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RGR FM 106.5Fm Heist op den Berg, Be | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vrt Radio 2 Antwerpen -AAC | - | AAC | |
| Radio Eagle | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KilRock (NL) | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| NRJ België | hits, top 40 | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Willy - aac | aac, rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| De Jukebox | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| c-dance retro | 90 | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio TRL | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Park FM | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Family Radio (East) (US) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Goldenwave (US) | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Monique 963 Gold (NL) | 60's, 70's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Emotion | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Vibration.FM Be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Tamara | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VRT Verkeer | - | MP3 | |
| Oilsjt Mjoezik | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Chérie Belgique | 64kbps, aac | AAC | |
| MooyZo | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MOOYZO (MP3) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radyo Gar | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| PROS | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Instrumentals forever (64kbp) | big band, easy listening | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio 854 (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ajoin Music | carnaval | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Nova | hollands, nederlandstalig | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Parkies - Meise, be | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RBS Radio | easy listening, regional | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Kamiel | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Goeiedag Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Parkies | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RBS gold radio | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Accent Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Opsinjoor Volksradio | dutch, flemish | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Mooi Radio 106.6 FM Mechelen,be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Opsinjoor | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Toptechno | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| familieradio enjoy fm | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Land Van Waas (Stream) | all ages | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Centraal 106.7FM | avante-garde, community | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Pallieter Lier, Be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| radio centraal | alternative, world music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Komilfoo FM - 106.9 FM Aarschot | adult contemporary, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Appolo, Wiekevorst, be | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| We Are Various | - | MP3 | |
| Magic Radio Herentals | adult contemporary, oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Reflex | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Groeistad Radio (NL) | pop | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lokeren
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Begijnhofmuseum en Museum voor Volkskunde | ||||
| Belfort | ||||
| Bezoekerscentrum Kasteel Marnix de Sint Aldegonde | ||||
| Bezoekerscentrum Saeftinghe | ||||
| Blauwendael | ||||
| De Salons | ||||
| Doornzelemolen | ||||
| Edgar Tinelmuseum | ||||
| Eendenkooi | ||||
| Egmontkamer | ||||
| Emile Verhaerenmuseum | ||||
| Emile Verhaerenmuseum | ||||
| Gallische Hoeve | ||||
| Heemkundig museum | ||||
| Het Warenhuis | ||||
| Hof van Peene | ||||
| Industrieel Museum Zeeland | ||||
| Infocentrum Hedwigepolder | ||||
| Kasteel Puyenbrug | ||||
| Landbouwmuseum 'De Vedderboom' | ||||
| MAP - Curiosum | ||||
| MAP - Den Brei | ||||
| MAP - Mercator | ||||
| MAP - Paviljoen | ||||
| Mini Museum Mussenzele | ||||
| Molenmuseum | ||||
| Motormuseum | ||||
| Musea Aan het Park | ||||
| Museum 't Vlasschuurken | ||||
| Museum De Vier Ambachten | ||||
| Museum Donkmeer | ||||
| Ons Dorp | ||||
| Oorlogsmuseum Gdynia | ||||
| Pijp- en Tabaksmuseum | ||||
| PolderMAS | ||||
| Provinciaal Archeocentrum Velzeke (AVE) | ||||
| Riekend Rustpunt | ||||
| Romain De Saegher | ||||
| Scheepvaartmuseum | ||||
| Scheepvaartmuseum Baasrode | ||||
| Schelpenmuseum Zaamslag | ||||
| Schoolmuseum “Schooltijd” | ||||
| Stedelijk Museum 't Gasthuys | ||||
| Stedelijk Museum Lokeren | ||||
| Stoomketelmuseum | ||||
| Streekmuseum De Zilverreiger | ||||
| Verbeke Foundation | ||||
| Vleeshuismuseum | ||||
| WOII-verzetsmuseum De Patrijs '44 | ||||
| Zwijvekemuseum |
Libraries in Lokeren
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC | 0.0 | |||||
| Bib Sint-Gillis-Waas | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Axel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Clementwijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Destelbergen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ertvelde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Haaltert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Haaltert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hoek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hulst | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Koewacht | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Laarne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lokeren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Massemen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Melle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Melle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Merchtem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Merelbeke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Merelbeke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nieuwe Parochie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nieuwerkerken | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nieuwkerken | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oosterzele | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Opwijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Overbeke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Philippine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sas van Gent | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sinaai | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Pauwels | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sluiskil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Temse | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Terneuzen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Vogelwaarde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Waasmunster | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Wachtebeke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Wetteren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zaamslag | 0.0 | |||||
| Boekenschuur | 0.0 | |||||
| d'oude school | 0.0 | |||||
| de bib - bibliotheek sint-amands | 0.0 | |||||
| De Bron | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke bibliotheek Assenede | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoofdbibliotheek centrum | 0.0 | |||||
| Ledeberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Ledeberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Oostakker | 0.0 | |||||
| Oostakker | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek Denderhoutem | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Dendermonde | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Filiaal Erembodegem | 0.0 | |||||
| POB Asse-Centrum | 0.0 | |||||
| Restauratie atelier | 0.0 | |||||
| Sint-Amandsberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Sint-Amandsberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadsbibliotheek Aalst | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadsbibliotheek Aalst - ter linden | 0.0 | |||||
| Uitleenpost | 0.0 | |||||
| Uitleenpost 't Lijsternest | 0.0 | |||||
| Uitleenpost 't Lijsternest | 0.0 | |||||
| Westveld | 0.0 | |||||
| Westveld | 0.0 | |||||
| Wijkbibliotheek Gentbrugge | 0.0 | |||||
| Wijkbibliotheek Gentbrugge | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lokeren
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boerenmarkt "De Toekomst" | |||||
| Boerenmarkt "De Toekomst" | |||||
| Boerenmarkt Sinaai | |||||
| Dorpsplein | |||||
| Grote Markt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Moscou Markt | |||||
| Moscou Markt |
Hotels in Lokeren
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lokeren
20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lokeren
15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lokeren
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lokeren
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Lokeren
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lokeren
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lokeren
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Lokeren
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lokeren
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lokeren
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lokeren
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lokeren
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Lokeren
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lokeren
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affligem Brouwerij BDS | ||||
| Bierbrouwerij Vermeersen | ||||
| Brouwerij Aaigem | ||||
| Brouwerij Boelens | ||||
| Brouwerij Bosteels | ||||
| Brouwerij De Block | ||||
| Brouwerij De Rijck | ||||
| Brouwerij De Ryck | ||||
| Brouwerij The Musketeers | ||||
| De Glazentoren | ||||
| De Landtsheer | ||||
| De Proefbrouwerij | ||||
| Girardin | ||||
| Inova Brewery | ||||
| Microbrouwerij De Backer | ||||
| The Holy Spiritus | ||||
| VBDCK Brewery | ||||
| Vicaris |
Stadiums & Teams in Lokeren
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Lokeren
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SnowWorld Antwerpen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Lokeren
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airport | BRU | Large Airport |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | Large Airport |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) | ANR | Medium Airport |
| Chièvres Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Woensdrecht Air Base | WOE | Medium 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 |
| Overboelare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Ghislain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ursel Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Verrebroek Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lokeren
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| bpost |
Treatment Centers in Lokeren
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CAR De Hert | ||
| Cardea Clinic | ||
| Kliniek voor Ontwenning | ||
| Psychiatrisch Verzorgingstehuis (PVT) De Warande | ||
| Ter Linde | ||
| Totaalpraktijk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lokeren
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| De Brug | |
| Diyanet Sakarya Moskee | |
| Heilig Hart van Jezuskapel | |
| Heilig Hartkapel | |
| Heilig Hartkerk | |
| Imam Malik Moskee | |
| Koninkrijkszaal van Jehovah's Getuigen | |
| Kopkapel | |
| OLV van altijddurenden bijstand | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Onbevlekte Ontvangenis | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Lourdeskapel | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Lourdeskapel | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Smartenkapel | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Troost en Bijstandkapel | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Troostkapel | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekapel | |
| Sint-Annakapel | |
| Sint-Annakerk | |
| Sint-Antonius van Paduakerk | |
| Sint-Antoniuskapel |
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What is the population of Lokeren?
Lokeren has a population of 41,438 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 1,994 people per square mile, spread across 20.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lokeren?
Lokeren 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.