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Meigem, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Meigem is a small town in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 824. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

824 Population 147/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Meigem

Meigem

Meigem is a village in the Belgian province of East Flanders and is a submunicipality of Deinze. It was an independent municipality until the municipal reorganization of 1977. The village is located on the Schipdonk Canal, just south of the Poekebeek. The village had 662 inhabitants in 1981.

People

Population824
Density147/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population824
Population Density147 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates51.0175°, 3.5411°
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 Meigem

Meigem is a small town in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 824. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 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.

Meigem 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 30 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

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates51.0175°N, 3.5411°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on May 25, 2018.

Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 147 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 64 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 100 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 120 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 128 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 140 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 110 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 84 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 142 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 87 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 128 km
Jun 11, 1993 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium M3.3 140 km
Nov 10, 2001 3 km WNW of Opgrimbie, Belgium M3.2 147 km
Aug 10, 1991 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium M3.2 148 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 68 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 60 km
Aug 12, 1990 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium M3.1 132 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 70 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 122 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 77 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 — 135 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) 2.0 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in

Meigem 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 Meigem

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
De Sterrebloem — — — —
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Radio Stations near Meigem

51 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
ICI NORD (FR) régionale UNKNOWN
Galaxie FM 95.30 (FR) — MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie New Wave (FR) — MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy Radio (FR) — MP3 224 kbps
France Bleu Nord (FR) — 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
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone (FR) chill, chillout MP3
Villa Bota — MP3 320 kbps
PINK! pop, pop music MP3 128 kbps
VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen — AAC
Galaxie Radio (FR) — MP3 128 kbps
radio qui chifel — MP3 256 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient (FR) ambient, meditation OGG
Radio Monique 963 Gold (NL) 60's, 70's MP3 192 kbps
ISEKOI Radio (FR) dance, dnb OGG
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
KilRock (NL) — AAC+ 96 kbps
RCV (FR) musique, pop MP3 128 kbps
here4ears (FR) ambient, chillout MP3 320 kbps
Métropole FM (FR) — AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be — MP3 320 kbps
CityMusic aalst, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Nova hollands, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
WRadio dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Oilsjt Mjoezik — MP3 192 kbps
PROS oldies MP3 128 kbps
Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) — MP3 128 kbps
Radio 854 (US) — MP3 128 kbps
RCV 99 fm (FR) electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Groeistad Radio (NL) pop MP3 160 kbps
Ajoin Music carnaval MP3 192 kbps
Roots Legacy (FR) — MP3 224 kbps
Goeiedag Radio — MP3 192 kbps
RBS Radio easy listening, regional MP3 160 kbps
Mona FM (FR) — MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Disco — MP3 192 kbps
Radio Kamiel — MP3 192 kbps
ONIB Radio — MP3
Toptechno — MP3 128 kbps
Accent Radio — MP3 192 kbps
KL85 (NL) — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Meigem

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
De school van toen
De Wereld van Kina
De wereld van Kina: de Tuin
Design Museum Gent
Doornzelemolen
Gekkefietsenmuseum
Ghent University Museum
Heemkundig Museum Moen
Het Burgerlijk Godshuis - Oorlogsmuseum
Het Lijsternest
HIPPO.WAR
Huis van Alijn
Klooster Zusters van Liefde
Kunsthal Gent
Kunsthal Sint-Pietersabdij
Lakenhalle
Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens
Museum Dr. Guislain
Museum Gevaert-Minne
Museum Gust De Smet
Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Industry
Museum René De Clercq
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.
Stadsmuseum Gent
Stedelijk Museum Peter Benoit
Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo
Streekcentrum Huysmanshoeve
Tuin van Kina

Libraries in Meigem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BiB Vondel0.0
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek "t Kraaiennest"0.0
Bibliotheek Aarsele0.0
bibliotheek afdeling Ruiselede0.0
Bibliotheek Anzegem0.0
Bibliotheek Avelgem0.0
Bibliotheek De Pinte0.0
Bibliotheek De Pinte0.0
Bibliotheek Deinze0.0
Bibliotheek Ertvelde0.0
Bibliotheek Evergem0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Gavere0.0
Bibliotheek Kaprijke0.0
Bibliotheek Kluisbergen0.0
Bibliotheek Landegem0.0
Bibliotheek Landegem0.0
Bibliotheek Lembeke0.0
Bibliotheek Lovendegem0.0
Bibliotheek Lovendegem0.0
Bibliotheek Merelbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Merelbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Nazareth0.0
Bibliotheek Oosterzele0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Maria-Aalter0.0
Bibliotheek Waarschoot0.0
Bibliotheek Waregem0.0
Bibliotheek Wortegem-Petegem0.0
Bibliotheek Zomergem0.0
Bibliotheek Zulte0.0
Bloemekenswijk0.0
Boekentoren0.0
Boekentoren0.0
Brugse Poort0.0
Brugse Poort0.0
BYB Schoonmeersen0.0
BYB Schoonmeersen0.0
Campusbibliotheek KU Leuven Kulak0.0
De Bib0.0
De Krook0.0
Drongen0.0
Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte0.0
Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte0.0
Gemeentelijke bibliotheek Assenede0.0
Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek Aalter0.0
Hoofdbibliotheek Wielsbeke0.0
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
Openbare Bibliotheek Tielt0.0
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 Meigem

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

Restaurants in Meigem

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bachte Café
Vosselaere Put

Breweries in Meigem

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
't Verzet
Brouwerij Alvinne
Brouwerij De Brabandere
Brouwerij De Graal
Brouwerij De Poes
Brouwerij Van Renterghem
Bryggja
Dikke Jan
Huisbrouwerij Den Tseut
Stroom Brewery
Stroom Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Meigem

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Meigem

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Chièvres Air Base—Medium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield—Medium Airport
Amougies Airfield—Small Airport
Arras-Roclincourt Airfield—Small Airport
Ath/Isieres Airfield—Small Airport
Axel Glidersite—Small Airport
Haamstede Glidersite—Small Airport
Herlies ULM—Small Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield—Small Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield—Small Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes 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
Verrebroek Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield—Small Airport
Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Meigem

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cardea Clinic
De Sleutel
Medisch centrum Evergem
Sarasin Clinic
Totaalpraktijk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Meigem

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sint-Niklaaskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Postal Code
9800

🇧🇪 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 Meigem

What is the population of Meigem?

Meigem has a population of 824 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 147 people per square mile, spread across 5.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Meigem?

Meigem 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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