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Middelkerke, Belgium
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Middelkerke is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 17,789. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Middelkerke
Middelkerke is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders, on the North Sea, west of Ostend. The municipality comprises the villages of Leffinge, Lombardsijde, Mannekensvere, Middelkerke proper, Schore, Sint-Pieters-Kapelle, Slijpe, Westende and Wilskerke. On January 1, 2006, Middelkerke had a total population of 17,841. The total area is 75.65 km2 which gives a population density of 236 inhabitants per km2.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,789 |
| Population Density | 3,072 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1853°, 2.8208° |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| Country | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| State / Province | Flanders |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2 inches (1,020 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.0 inches (15 cm) |
About Middelkerke
Middelkerke is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 17,789. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.
Climate in Middelkerke
Middelkerke has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 825 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below Belgium avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,072/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1853°N, 2.8208°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 86 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 111 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Middelkerke has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Middelkerke
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GO BuSO De Zeeparel | — | — | — | — |
| Gemeenteschool De Zandloper | — | — | — | — |
| Basisschool Sint-Jozef | — | — | — | — |
| BuSO Ter Strepe | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Middelkerke
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen | — | MP3 | |
| Galaxie New Wave (FR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Galaxie FM 95.30 (FR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Villa Bota | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Galaxie Radio (FR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee (192k) | live radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| PINK! | pop, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Eurodance Classic | 90s, eurodance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| MelindaFM | classic, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Be One - Xmas | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Kerstradio Noordzee | christmas music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio FM Gold | hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio qui chifel | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Uylenspiegel (FR) | folk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Wagenbergtotaal (NL) | internet radio, song requests | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Addictive 50s (GB) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noordzee Gold | oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| WRadio | dance music, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee Info | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DooBeeSummer | summer | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Middelkerke
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Krekelhof | ||||
| Amandine | ||||
| Archeologisch Site museum | ||||
| Astropolis Space Science Center | ||||
| Atlantikwall (WW1 & WW2) | ||||
| Bakkerijmuseum | ||||
| Bezoekerscentrum Westfront Nieuwpoort | ||||
| Cabour WOII | ||||
| Delvaux museum | ||||
| Ensorhuis | ||||
| Fot'oeil | ||||
| Fransmansmuseum | ||||
| Godelievemuseum | ||||
| Het Turkeyenhof | ||||
| Jules Destrooper Bezoekerscentrum | ||||
| Kapel Rozenkrans | ||||
| Koetsenmuseum | ||||
| Kusthistories | ||||
| Lange Max Museum | ||||
| Les Zéphyrs | ||||
| Mu.ZEE | ||||
| Museos | ||||
| Museum aan de IJzer | ||||
| Museum Walraversijde - Bezoekerscentrum | ||||
| Museumschip Tordino | ||||
| Nationaal Visserijmuseum Oostduinkerke | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum "Bachten de Kupe" | ||||
| Orgelmuseum | ||||
| Ryckewaertshof / Anto Diez | ||||
| Sint-Pietersbandenkerk | ||||
| Spoorauto Kamieltje | ||||
| Stadsmuseum Oostende | ||||
| Ten Bogaerde | ||||
| Ten Duinen | ||||
| Trench of Death | ||||
| Wielermuseum de Gistelse Flandriens | ||||
| Zeilschip Mercator |
Libraries in Middelkerke
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Canticleer De Haan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Seylsteen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Koksijde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kortemark | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kris Lambert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Middelkerke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nieuwpoort | 0.0 | |||||
| De Leestuin | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke bibliotheek De Panne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Diksmuide | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Zerkegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Stedelijke openbare bibliotheek Sint-Lutgardis | 0.0 | |||||
| Strandbibliotheek De Haan | 0.0 | |||||
| Trefpunt Leffinge | 0.0 | |||||
| Trefpunt Lombardsijde | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Middelkerke
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groentemarkt | |||||
| Marktplein | |||||
| Wapenplein | |||||
| Zesde Linieplein |
Hotels in Middelkerke
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Middelkerke
42 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Middelkerke
23 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Middelkerke
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Middelkerke
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Middelkerke
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Middelkerke
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Koelschip | ||||
| De Dolle Brouwers | ||||
| Jus de Mer | ||||
| Kustbrouwerij |
Stadiums & Teams in Middelkerke
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Middelkerke
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lille Airport | LIL | Large Airport |
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | OST | Large Airport |
| Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-Wevelgem | KJK | Medium Airport |
| Koksijde Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | HZB | Medium Airport |
| Amougies Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Herlies ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Maubray Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Moorsele Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ursel Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Middelkerke
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| bpost - postkantoor |
Treatment Centers in Middelkerke
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bundeling Zorginitiatieven Oostende |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Middelkerke
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Troost in Noodkapel | |
| Sint-Theresiakapel | |
| Sint-Willibrorduskerk |
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What is the population of Middelkerke?
Middelkerke has a population of 17,789 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 3,072 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Middelkerke?
Middelkerke has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.