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Oedelem, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Oedelem is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 6,360. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,360 Population 341/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Oedelem

Oedelem

Oedelem is a town in Beernem, a part of West Flanders, Belgium.

People

Population6,360
Density341/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population6,360
Population Density341 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates51.1703°, 3.3376°
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 Oedelem

Oedelem is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 6,360. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 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.

Oedelem 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 56 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

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area18.7 sq mi (48.3 km²)
Population Density341/sq mi
Coordinates51.1703°N, 3.3376°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 86 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 122 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 99 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 122 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 119 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 132 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 106 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 133 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 108 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 122 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 89 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 45 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 110 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 98 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 79 km
Aug 12, 1990 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium M3.1 145 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 100 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 88 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 127 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 51 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 - 122 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in

Oedelem has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Oedelem

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Medisch Pedagogisch Instituut De Bevertjes - - - -
Gemeenteschool Oedelem - - - -
Vrije Basisschool Ter Bunen - - - -
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Radio Stations near Oedelem

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
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
Galaxie Radio (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
Villa Bota - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Noordzee (192k) live radio, music MP3 192 kbps
PINK! pop, pop music MP3 128 kbps
VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen - AAC
MelindaFM classic, hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Monique 963 Gold (NL) 60's, 70's MP3 192 kbps
radio qui chifel - MP3 256 kbps
Be One - Xmas - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Goldenwave (US) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Family Radio (East) (US) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Kerstradio Noordzee christmas music MP3 320 kbps
Radio TRL - MP3 320 kbps
Radio FM Gold hits, pop MP3 128 kbps
KL85 (NL) - MP3 128 kbps
Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be - MP3 128 kbps
DooBeeSummer summer MP3 320 kbps
WRadio dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Noordzee Info news MP3 128 kbps
Oilsjt Mjoezik - MP3 192 kbps
Noordzee Gold oldies MP3 320 kbps
Toptechno - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Oedelem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adornes Estate
Apotheek Sint-Janshospitaal Museum
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
Expo 'Vogels in het Zwin'
For Freedom Museum
Frank Brangwyn-Arentshuis
Frietmuseum
Fuchsiatuin Zomerweelde
Gekkefietsenmuseum
Gentpoort
Godshuizen Sint-Janshospitaal
Groeningemuseum
Groeningemuseum
Gruuthusemuseum
Guido-Gezellemuseum
Halve Maan
HEY
Historium
Kantcentrum
Kappersmuseum
KOERS
Lucifernum
Lumina
Musea Sculpta 3D Museum
Museum of Saints
Museum Stoom en Stroom
Museum Torhouts Aardewerk
Museum van Deinze en de Leiestreek
Natuurcentrum
O-L-V-ter-Potterie
Peiremuzee
Plattelandscentrum
Provinciaal Museum Constant Permeke
Roger Raveelmuseum
Sint-Janshospitaal
Stedelijk Museum voor Volkskunde 'De Zwarte Kat'
Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo
Streekcentrum Huysmanshoeve
The Dairy Museum
Torture Museum Oude Steen
Uilenspiegelmuseum
Verbiest Experience Center
Visserijmuseum Breskens

Libraries in Oedelem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ARhus0.0
ARhus - afdeling Beveren0.0
ARhus - afdeling Gitsestraat0.0
ARhus - afdeling Rumbeke0.0
BiB Vondel0.0
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek "t Kraaiennest"0.0
Bibliotheek Aarsele0.0
bibliotheek afdeling Ruiselede0.0
Bibliotheek Blankenberge0.0
Bibliotheek Breskens0.0
Bibliotheek Daverlo0.0
Bibliotheek De Garve0.0
Bibliotheek Deinze0.0
Bibliotheek Landegem0.0
Bibliotheek Landegem0.0
Bibliotheek Oostburg0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Andries0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Maria-Aalter0.0
Bibliotheek Torhout0.0
Bibliotheek uitleenpost Waardamme0.0
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 Bibliotheek Aalter0.0
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
Oude bibliotheek0.0
Ruilbib0.0
Sint-Thomas0.0
Stedelijke Openbare Bibliotheek van Izegem0.0
Wegwijzer vzw0.0
Wereldhuis West-Vlaanderen0.0

Farmers Markets in Oedelem

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ceremonieplein
Markt
Marktplaats
Vismarkt
Zondagmarkt

Restaurants in Oedelem

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Quatre d'Or
Zandberghoeve

Cafes in Oedelem

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Mitra
Schuttershof

Castles in Oedelem

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

De Wapenaer

Banks in Oedelem

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AXA
Crelan

Breweries in Oedelem

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bier Butlers vof
Bourgogne des Flandres
Brouwerij B
Brouwerij De Halve Maan
Brouwerij De Leite
Brouwerij De Poes
Brouwerij Rodenbach
Brouwerij Stokhove
Brouwerij Van Renterghem
Bryggja
De Houtlandse Brouwers
Fort Lapin
Kasteelbrouwerij Vanhonsebrouck
Klondiker
Mout
Stokhove Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Oedelem

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Oedelem

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Chièvres Air Base-Medium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Koksijde Air Base-Medium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Amougies 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
Maubray Airfield-Small Airport
Midden-Zeeland Airfield-Small Airport
Moorsele Airfield-Small Airport
Overboelare Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Ghislain Airfield-Small Airport
Ursel Air Base-Small Airport
Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Oedelem

3 treatment centers.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oedelem

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Govaertskapel
Sint-Lambertuskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Postal Code
8730

🇧🇪 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 Oedelem

What is the population of Oedelem?

Oedelem has a population of 6,360 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 341 people per square mile, spread across 18.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oedelem?

Oedelem 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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