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Maria Aalter, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Maria Aalter is a small town in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 2,000. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2,000 Population 169/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Maria Aalter

Maria Aalter

Knesselare is a village and deelgemeente in the municipality of Aalter and a former municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprised the towns of Knesselare proper and Ursel.

People

Population2,000
Density169/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population2,000
Population Density169 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates51.0946°, 3.3692°
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 Maria Aalter

Maria Aalter is a small town in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 2,000. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 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.

Maria Aalter 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 69 feet.

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

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.6 km²)
Population Density169/sq mi
Coordinates51.0946°N, 3.3692°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M0.0 on May 22, 2015.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 77 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 114 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 105 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 120 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 125 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 124 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 99 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 137 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 99 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 120 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 80 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 47 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 111 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 90 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 72 km
Aug 12, 1990 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium M3.1 143 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 108 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 91 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 118 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 123 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in

Maria Aalter has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Maria Aalter

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
VBS Taborschool Sint-Maria-Aalter
Basisschool De Linde
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Radio Stations near Maria Aalter

52 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
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
vrt klara high quality MP3
Roots Legacy Radio (FR) MP3 224 kbps
Family Radio (US) alistair begg, bible AAC+ 64 kbps
Topradio TopBam hard techno, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Radio Plus Gent 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Villa Bota MP3 320 kbps
VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen AAC
PINK! pop, pop music MP3 128 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone (FR) chill, chillout MP3
Galaxie Radio (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Noordzee (192k) live radio, music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Goldenwave (US) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Be One - Xmas MP3 192 kbps
MelindaFM classic, hits MP3 192 kbps
Kerstradio Noordzee christmas music MP3 320 kbps
Radio TRL MP3 320 kbps
Radio FM Gold hits, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Monique 963 Gold (NL) 60's, 70's MP3 192 kbps
Family Radio (East) (US) AAC+ 64 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 Studio 22 Gullegem, be MP3 320 kbps
radio qui chifel MP3 256 kbps
here4ears (FR) ambient, chillout MP3 320 kbps
DooBeeSummer summer MP3 320 kbps
Roots Legacy (FR) MP3 224 kbps
Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) MP3 128 kbps
RCV 99 fm (FR) electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Mona FM (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Groeistad Radio (NL) pop MP3 160 kbps
ONIB Disco MP3 192 kbps
ONIB Radio MP3
Toptechno MP3 128 kbps
KL85 (NL) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Noordzee Info news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be MP3 128 kbps
WRadio dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Noordzee Gold oldies MP3 320 kbps
Oilsjt Mjoezik MP3 192 kbps
Ajoin Music carnaval MP3 192 kbps
Radio Nova hollands, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
RBS Radio easy listening, regional MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Maria Aalter

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adornes Estate
Apotheek Sint-Janshospitaal Museum
Atelier José Vermeersch
Atelier Martin Wallaert
Atelier Roger Raveel
Belfort
Belle-époquecentrum
Bizarium
Bladelin Court
Bosinfocentrum
Bruges Beer Museum
Canada - Poland War Museum
Choco-Story
Cozmix
Cultuurforum Aardenburg
Diamantmuseum
Dienst Archeologie Stad Brugge
Eperon d'Or
For Freedom Museum
Frank Brangwyn-Arentshuis
Frietmuseum
Gekkefietsenmuseum
Gentpoort
Godshuizen Sint-Janshospitaal
Groeningemuseum
Groeningemuseum
Gruuthusemuseum
Guido-Gezellemuseum
Halve Maan
Het Burgerlijk Godshuis - Oorlogsmuseum
HEY
HIPPO.WAR
Historium
Kantcentrum
Kappersmuseum
KOERS
Lucifernum
Lumina
Musea Sculpta 3D Museum
Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens
Museum Gust De Smet
Museum Het Bolwerk
Museum of Saints
Museum René De Clercq
Museum Stoom en Stroom
Museum van Deinze en de Leiestreek
MUZE'UM L
Natuurcentrum
O-L-V-ter-Potterie
Peiremuzee
Plattelandscentrum
Roger Raveelmuseum
Sint-Janshospitaal
Stedelijk Museum Peter Benoit
Stedelijk Museum voor Volkskunde 'De Zwarte Kat'
Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo
Streekcentrum Huysmanshoeve
The Dairy Museum
Torture Museum Oude Steen
Uilenspiegelmuseum
Verbiest Experience Center

Libraries in Maria Aalter

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ARhus0.0
ARhus - afdeling Beveren0.0
ARhus - afdeling Rumbeke0.0
Bib in 't groen0.0
BiB Vondel0.0
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek "t Kraaiennest"0.0
Bibliotheek Aarsele0.0
bibliotheek afdeling Ruiselede0.0
Bibliotheek Blankenberge0.0
Bibliotheek Daverlo0.0
Bibliotheek De Garve0.0
Bibliotheek Deinze0.0
Bibliotheek IJzendijke0.0
Bibliotheek Kuurne0.0
Bibliotheek Landegem0.0
Bibliotheek Landegem0.0
Bibliotheek Lovendegem0.0
Bibliotheek Lovendegem0.0
Bibliotheek Nazareth0.0
Bibliotheek Oostburg0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Andries0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Maria-Aalter0.0
Bibliotheek uitleenpost Waardamme0.0
Bibliotheek Waarschoot0.0
Bibliotheek Waregem0.0
Bibliotheek Xaverianen0.0
Bibliotheek Zomergem0.0
Bibliotheek Zulte0.0
Bibliotheek Zwevezele0.0
Cultuurbibliotheek Stock Laureyns0.0
De Bib0.0
De Biekorf0.0
De Boekennok0.0
De Buze0.0
De Dijk0.0
De Zorge0.0
Gemeentelijke Bibliotheek0.0
Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Gemeentelijke openbare bibliotheek0.0
Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek Aalter0.0
Hoofdbibliotheek Wielsbeke0.0
Jan-Frans Willemsbibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare bibliotheek De Leese Beese0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Lichtervelde0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Maldegem0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Sint-Laureins0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Tielt0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Uitleenpost Veldegem0.0
Ruilbib0.0
Sint-Thomas0.0
Stedelijke Openbare Bibliotheek van Izegem0.0
Wegwijzer vzw0.0
Wereldhuis West-Vlaanderen0.0

Farmers Markets in Maria Aalter

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ceremonieplein
Markt
Marktplaats
Marktplein
Vismarkt
Zondagmarkt

Restaurants in Maria Aalter

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

De Torens
Fika

Cafes in Maria Aalter

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Koffiehuisje Touché

Castles in Maria Aalter

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kasteel Carpentier
Kasteel Schuurlo
Kasteel van Hoogveld

Dentists in Maria Aalter

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

De tandkliniek

Train Stations in Maria Aalter

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maria-Aalter

Breweries in Maria Aalter

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
't Verzet
Bier Butlers vof
Bourgogne des Flandres
Brouwerij B
Brouwerij De Brabandere
Brouwerij De Halve Maan
Brouwerij De Leite
Brouwerij De Poes
Brouwerij Rodenbach
Brouwerij Rosseel
Brouwerij Stokhove
Brouwerij Van Renterghem
Bryggja
Dikke Jan
Fort Lapin
Kasteelbrouwerij Vanhonsebrouck
Klondiker
Mout
Stokhove Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Maria Aalter

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Airports Near Maria Aalter

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Koksijde Air BaseMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Ath/Isieres AirfieldSmall Airport
Axel GlidersiteSmall Airport
Haamstede GlidersiteSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul 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
Zuienkerke Sport Aviation AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Maria Aalter

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centrum van de Oostkust voor Revalidatie & Welzijnszorg
De Klinker
Forme

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maria Aalter

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kapel
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Hulp der Christenenkerk
Sint-Caroluskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Area
37.3 km² (14.4 mi²)
Postal Code
9933
Website
knesselare.be/

🇧🇪 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 Maria Aalter

What is the population of Maria Aalter?

Maria Aalter has a population of 2,000 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 169 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maria Aalter?

Maria Aalter 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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