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Moere, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Moere is a small town in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 1,220. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,220 Population 166/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Moere

Moere

Moere is a small village located within the municipality of Gistel in West Flanders, Belgium. The village gained some fame when American singer Marvin Gaye moved there for several months in the early 1980s. During his stay, the singer composed his hit songs "Sexual Healing" and "Midnight Love." The house he resided in remains an attraction to this day.

People

Population1,220
Density166/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population1,220
Population Density166 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates51.1226°, 2.9558°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceFlanders
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,020 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.0 inches (15 cm)

About Moere

Moere is a small town in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 1,220. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 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.

Moere experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below Belgium avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²)
Population Density166/sq mi
Coordinates51.1226°N, 2.9558°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 136 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 97 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 133 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 82 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 97 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 143 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 99 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 142 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 126 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 108 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 124 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 97 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 118 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 97 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 140 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 83 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 18 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 70 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 109 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 92 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 - 95 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in

Moere has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Moere

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Driespan Moere - - - -
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Radio Stations near Moere

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen - MP3
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
Radio Eurodance Classic 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
Villa Bota - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Noordzee (192k) live radio, music MP3 192 kbps
PINK! pop, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie Radio (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone (FR) chill, chillout MP3
here4ears (FR) ambient, chillout MP3 320 kbps
Radio FM Gold hits, pop MP3 128 kbps
radio qui chifel - MP3 256 kbps
Kerstradio Noordzee christmas music MP3 320 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient (FR) ambient, meditation OGG
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be - MP3 320 kbps
ISEKOI Radio (FR) dance, dnb OGG
Be One - Xmas - MP3 192 kbps
MelindaFM classic, hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Addictive 50s (GB) - MP3 128 kbps
DooBeeSummer summer MP3 320 kbps
Radio Noordzee Info news MP3 128 kbps
RCV 99 fm (FR) electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Noordzee Gold oldies MP3 320 kbps
KL85 (NL) - MP3 128 kbps
Wagenbergtotaal (NL) internet radio, song requests MP3 192 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel (FR) folk MP3 192 kbps
WRadio dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Mona FM (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be - MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Disco - MP3 192 kbps
ONIB Radio - MP3

Museums in Moere

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amandine
Archeologisch Site museum
Astropolis Space Science Center
Atlantikwall (WW1 & WW2)
Belle-époquecentrum
Bezoekerscentrum Westfront Nieuwpoort
Claustrum
Cozmix
De Oude Kaasmakerij
Ensorhuis
Fot'oeil
Fransmansmuseum
Godelievemuseum
Het Turkeyenhof
Jules Destrooper Bezoekerscentrum
Kappersmuseum
Klein Zwaanhof
KOERS
Koetsenmuseum
Kusthistories
Lange Max Museum
Les Zéphyrs
Mu.ZEE
Museum aan de IJzer
Museum of Saints
Museum Torhouts Aardewerk
Museum Walraversijde - Bezoekerscentrum
Museumschip Tordino
MUZE'UM L
Natuurcentrum
Oldtimer Museum
Oorlogsmuseum
Orgelmuseum
Pater Lievensmuseum
Provinciaal Museum Constant Permeke
Ryckewaertshof / Anto Diez
Spoorauto Kamieltje
Stadsmuseum Oostende
The Dairy Museum
Trench of Death
Wielermuseum de Gistelse Flandriens
Zeilschip Mercator

Libraries in Moere

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ARhus0.0
ARhus - afdeling Beveren0.0
ARhus - afdeling Gitsestraat0.0
ARhus - afdeling Rumbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Blankenberge0.0
Bibliotheek Canticleer De Haan0.0
Bibliotheek Kortemark0.0
Bibliotheek Kris Lambert0.0
Bibliotheek Middelkerke0.0
Bibliotheek Moorslede0.0
Bibliotheek Nieuwpoort0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Andries0.0
Bibliotheek Torhout0.0
De Bib0.0
De Boekennok0.0
De Dijk0.0
De Leestuin0.0
Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Diksmuide0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Lichtervelde0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Uitleenpost Veldegem0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Zerkegem0.0
Oude bibliotheek0.0
Stedelijke openbare bibliotheek Sint-Lutgardis0.0
Strandbibliotheek De Haan0.0
Trefpunt Leffinge0.0
Trefpunt Lombardsijde0.0
UP Poseidon0.0
Vrijetijdspunt Trimard0.0
Wereldhuis West-Vlaanderen0.0

Farmers Markets in Moere

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Groentemarkt
Markt
Marktplaats
Marktplein
Wapenplein
Zesde Linieplein

Restaurants in Moere

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

't Schuttershof
Bistro Couverts et Verres
Cousteau
De Kallebasse
Hof Ter Zande

Cafes in Moere

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bistro Lange Max

Monuments in Moere

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boerenhuis / mess der officieren

Castles in Moere

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kasteel Bon-Vouloir

Gyms in Moere

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vip-fit

Breweries in Moere

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
't Koelschip
Bier Butlers vof
Bier en Karakter
Brouwerij B
Brouwerij Deca
Brouwerij Rodenbach
De Dolle Brouwers
De Houtlandse Brouwers
De Struise Brouwers
Jus de Mer
Kustbrouwerij
Leroy Breweries
Trappistbrouwerij Westvleteren

Stadiums & Teams in Moere

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Moere

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Koksijde Air Base-Medium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium 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

Treatment Centers in Moere

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bundeling Zorginitiatieven Oostende
Forme

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moere

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sint-Niklaaskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Postal Code
8470

🇧🇪 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 Moere

What is the population of Moere?

Moere has a population of 1,220 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 166 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Moere?

Moere 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.

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