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Mariakerke, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Mariakerke is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 17,062. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

17,062 Population 4,443/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Mariakerke

Mariakerke

Mariakerke is a sub-municipality of the city of Ghent located in the province of East Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1977. On 1 January 1977, it was merged into Ghent.

People

Population17,062
Density4,443/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population17,062
Population Density4,443 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates51.0748°, 3.6829°
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 Mariakerke

Mariakerke is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 17,062. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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.

Climate in Mariakerke

Mariakerke 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
Mariakerke 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 33 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density4,443/sq mi
Coordinates51.0748°N, 3.6829°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 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 M5.4 148 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 137 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 67 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 125 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 102 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 140 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 147 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 145 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 112 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 80 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 149 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 145 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 149 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 135 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 90 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 139 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium M3.5 142 km
Apr 13, 1992 Belgium M3.4 149 km
Feb 15, 1993 0 km NNE of Ophoven, Belgium M3.4 148 km
May 15, 1992 3 km E of Molenbeersel, Belgium M3.3 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°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 (19°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

Mariakerke 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 Mariakerke

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Visitatie
Basisschool 11
OOBC Nieuwe Vaart
Freinetschool De Tovertuin
Koninklijk Atheneum Mariakerke
Sint-Lieven Kolegem (lager)
Vrije Kleuterschool Sint-Lieven Kolegem
Basisschool De Wijze Eik
Brugschool
De Boomhut
Basisschool De Piramide
VISO Mariakerke
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Radio Stations near Mariakerke

46 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 New Wave (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie FM 95.30 (FR) MP3 128 kbps
vrt klara high quality MP3
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
Instrumentals Forever big band, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
' t Is Vloms Affligem, be MP3 128 kbps
Villa Bota MP3 320 kbps
VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen AAC
Galaxie Radio (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Goldies Radio oldies MP3 128 kbps
PINK! pop, pop music MP3 128 kbps
CityMusic aalst, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Monique 963 Gold (NL) 60's, 70's MP3 192 kbps
radio qui chifel MP3 256 kbps
Family Radio (East) (US) AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be MP3 320 kbps
KilRock (NL) AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Goldenwave (US) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Radio TRL MP3 320 kbps
Radio Land Van Waas (Stream) all ages MP3 160 kbps
familieradio enjoy fm MP3 160 kbps
Groeistad Radio (NL) pop MP3 160 kbps
Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) MP3 128 kbps
RBS gold radio MP3 160 kbps
Toptechno MP3 128 kbps
Accent Radio MP3 192 kbps
ONIB Disco MP3 192 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
Oilsjt Mjoezik MP3 192 kbps
KL85 (NL) MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Radio MP3

Museums in Mariakerke

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arnold Vander Haeghen
Atelier Martin Wallaert
Atelier Roger Raveel
Bardelare museum
Belfort
Beroepenhuis
Bezoekerscentrum / Dorpshuis
Bosinfocentrum
Caermersklooster
Canada - Poland War Museum
Centrum Ronde Van Vlaanderen
Cultuurforum Aardenburg
De school van toen
De Wereld van Kina
De wereld van Kina: de Tuin
Design Museum Gent
Doornzelemolen
Egmontkamer
Gallische Hoeve
Gekkefietsenmuseum
Ghent University Museum
Heemkundig museum
Het Burgerlijk Godshuis - Oorlogsmuseum
Het Warenhuis
HIPPO.WAR
Huis van Alijn
Industrieel Museum Zeeland
Kasteel Puyenbrug
Klooster Zusters van Liefde
Kunsthal Gent
Kunsthal Sint-Pietersabdij
Lakenhalle
Motormuseum
Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens
Museum Dr. Guislain
Museum Gevaert-Minne
Museum Gust De Smet
Museum Het Bolwerk
Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Industry
Museum van Deinze en de Leiestreek
Museum van Oudenaarde
Museum voor de geschiedenis van de wetenschappen van de R.U.G.
Museum voor Stenen Voorwerpen
Oorlogsmuseum
Ovenmuseum
PAM Ename
Plattelandscentrum
Provinciaal Archeocentrum Velzeke (AVE)
Roger Raveelmuseum
S.M.A.K.
Schelpenmuseum Zaamslag
Stadsmuseum Gent
Stoomketelmuseum
Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo
Streekcentrum Huysmanshoeve
Tuin van Kina

Libraries in Mariakerke

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek Anzegem0.0
Bibliotheek Axel0.0
Bibliotheek De Pinte0.0
Bibliotheek De Pinte0.0
Bibliotheek Deinze0.0
Bibliotheek Destelbergen0.0
Bibliotheek Ertvelde0.0
Bibliotheek Evergem0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Gavere0.0
Bibliotheek Hoek0.0
Bibliotheek IJzendijke0.0
Bibliotheek Kaprijke0.0
Bibliotheek Laarne0.0
Bibliotheek Landegem0.0
Bibliotheek Landegem0.0
Bibliotheek Lembeke0.0
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 Oostburg0.0
Bibliotheek Oosterzele0.0
Bibliotheek Overbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Philippine0.0
Bibliotheek Sas van Gent0.0
Bibliotheek Sluiskil0.0
Bibliotheek Waarschoot0.0
Bibliotheek Wachtebeke0.0
Bibliotheek Waregem0.0
Bibliotheek Wetteren0.0
Bibliotheek Wortegem-Petegem0.0
Bibliotheek Zaamslag0.0
Bibliotheek Zomergem0.0
Bibliotheek Zulte0.0
Bloemekenswijk0.0
Boekentoren0.0
Boekentoren0.0
Brugse Poort0.0
Brugse Poort0.0
BYB Schoonmeersen0.0
BYB Schoonmeersen0.0
De Krook0.0
Drongen0.0
Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte0.0
Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte0.0
Gemeentelijke bibliotheek Assenede0.0
Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek Aalter0.0
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 Maldegem0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Sint-Laureins0.0
Restauratie atelier0.0
Sint-Amandsberg0.0
Sint-Amandsberg0.0
Sint-Denijs-Westrem0.0
Uitleenpost 't Lijsternest0.0
Uitleenpost 't Lijsternest0.0
Vleeshuis0.0
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 Mariakerke

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

Restaurants in Mariakerke

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

't Stoofpotje
Bar Brutus
Country Side
De Gekroonde Hoofden
Desi Food
Ganzerik
Greek Time
Panito
Pitta side
Pizza Hut
Romanoff's
Thatcha Thai Kitchen
VerZ

Cafes in Mariakerke

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

't Half Maantje
Het Natuurpuntcafé
QBap
Spijs
t Schoonzicht

Monuments in Mariakerke

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grafmonument bemanning Duitse zeppelin
Het Buiteneiland
Oorlogsmonument geallieerden

Castles in Mariakerke

7 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kasteel Claeys-Bouüaert
Kasteel Kervyn d'Oudt Mooreghem
Kasteel Ter Beken
Kasteel Van Tieghem de ten Berghe
Kollekasteel
La Maison Blanche
Les Cygnes

Zoos in Mariakerke

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mekkerland

Clinics in Mariakerke

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

De Sleutel

Dentists in Mariakerke

5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arident
Codent
Ghyselinck
Hollanders
Jeannin

Veterinaries in Mariakerke

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dierenartsencentrum De Brug
Jan-Pieter Vandenbussche

Gas Stations in Mariakerke

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BE #629511923
G&V Truckstation
Q8 Easy
Shell

Banks in Mariakerke

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Argenta
Belfius
KBC
VDK
Verzekeringen Albert Derudder

Gyms in Mariakerke

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

no limits

Breweries in Mariakerke

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
't Verzet
Brouwerij De Rijck
Brouwerij De Ryck
De Proefbrouwerij
Huisbrouwerij Den Tseut
Microbrouwerij De Backer
Stroom Brewery
Stroom Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Mariakerke

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Mariakerke

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Mariakerke

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain AirfieldMedium Airport
Woensdrecht Air BaseWOEMedium Airport
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Ath/Isieres AirfieldSmall Airport
Axel GlidersiteSmall Airport
Buzet AerodromeSmall Airport
Grimbergen AirfieldSmall Airport
Haamstede GlidersiteSmall Airport
Hoevenen 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
Verrebroek Private AirstripSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport
Zuienkerke Sport Aviation AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mariakerke

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
bpost Mariakerke

Treatment Centers in Mariakerke

6 treatment centers.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mariakerke

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptistenkerk Gent
Evangelische Kerk Bourgoyen
Heilig Hartkerk
Kapel Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Lourdes
Koninkrijkszaal
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwkerk
Sint-Theresia van het Kind Jezuskerk
Sint-Vincentiuskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Elevation
10 m (33 ft)
Area
5.2 km² (2.0 mi²)
Postal Code
9030

🇧🇪 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 Mariakerke

What is the population of Mariakerke?

Mariakerke has a population of 17,062 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 4,443 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mariakerke?

Mariakerke 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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