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Ostend, Belgium
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Ostend is a mid-size city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 69,011. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ostend
Ostend is a coastal city and municipality in the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It comprises the boroughs of Mariakerke, Raversijde, Stene and Zandvoorde, and the city of Ostend proper – the largest on the Belgian coast.
People
Climate
| Population | 69,011 |
| Population Density | 4,376 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.2155°, 2.9270° |
| 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 Ostend
Ostend is a mid-size city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 69,011. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 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 Ostend
Ostend 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 | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (40.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,376/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2155°N, 2.9270°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 | - | 94 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 118 km |
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) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 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 |
Ostend has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Ostend
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Studio | - | - | - | - |
| Koninklijk Werk IBIS | - | - | - | - |
| Freinetschool De Zonnebloem | - | - | - | - |
| Klein College | - | - | - | - |
| De Puzzel - Afdeling Meiboom | - | - | - | - |
| Ensorinstituut | - | - | - | - |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouwecollege | - | - | - | - |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouwecollege | - | - | - | - |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw College Vuurtoren | - | - | - | - |
| De Morootjes | - | - | - | - |
| Sint-Lodewijksschool | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije Lagere School Westdiep | - | - | - | - |
| Athena Oostende Centrum | - | - | - | - |
| Heilig Hartschool | - | - | - | - |
| Maritiem Instituut Mercator | - | - | - | - |
| Basisschool Vogelzang | - | - | - | - |
| Vesaliusinstituut | - | - | - | - |
| Stedelijk Conservatorium Oostende | - | - | - | - |
| Vrij Technisch Instituut Petrus & Paulus | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije Kleuterschool Westdiep | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ostend
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen | - | MP3 | |
| Villa Bota | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Eurodance Classic | 90s, eurodance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee (192k) | live radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| PINK! | pop, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FM Gold | hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kerstradio Noordzee | christmas music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| MelindaFM | classic, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| radio qui chifel | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Be One - Xmas | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Noordzee Gold | oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| DooBeeSummer | summer | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee Info | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Addictive 50s (GB) | - | 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 | |
| Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ostend
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amandine | ||||
| Archeologisch Site museum | ||||
| Astropolis Space Science Center | ||||
| Atlantikwall (WW1 & WW2) | ||||
| Belle-époquecentrum | ||||
| Bezoekerscentrum Westfront Nieuwpoort | ||||
| Cozmix | ||||
| Ensorhuis | ||||
| Fot'oeil | ||||
| Fransmansmuseum | ||||
| Godelievemuseum | ||||
| Het Turkeyenhof | ||||
| Jules Destrooper Bezoekerscentrum | ||||
| Koetsenmuseum | ||||
| Kusthistories | ||||
| Lange Max Museum | ||||
| Les Zéphyrs | ||||
| Mu.ZEE | ||||
| Museum aan de IJzer | ||||
| Museum Torhouts Aardewerk | ||||
| Museum Walraversijde - Bezoekerscentrum | ||||
| Museumschip Tordino | ||||
| Nationaal Visserijmuseum Oostduinkerke | ||||
| Natuurcentrum | ||||
| Oorlogsmuseum | ||||
| Orgelmuseum | ||||
| Provinciaal Museum Constant Permeke | ||||
| Ryckewaertshof / Anto Diez | ||||
| Sint-Pietersbandenkerk | ||||
| Spoorauto Kamieltje | ||||
| Stadsmuseum Oostende | ||||
| The Dairy Museum | ||||
| Trench of Death | ||||
| Wielermuseum de Gistelse Flandriens | ||||
| Zeilschip Mercator |
Libraries in Ostend
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARhus - afdeling Beveren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Blankenberge | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Canticleer De Haan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kortemark | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kris Lambert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Middelkerke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nieuwpoort | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Torhout | 0.0 | |||||
| De Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| De Boekennok | 0.0 | |||||
| De Leestuin | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Diksmuide | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Lichtervelde | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Uitleenpost Veldegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Zerkegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Oude bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stedelijke openbare bibliotheek Sint-Lutgardis | 0.0 | |||||
| Strandbibliotheek De Haan | 0.0 | |||||
| Trefpunt Leffinge | 0.0 | |||||
| Trefpunt Lombardsijde | 0.0 | |||||
| UP Poseidon | 0.0 | |||||
| Vrijetijdspunt Trimard | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ostend
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groentemarkt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Marktplaats | |||||
| Marktplein | |||||
| Wapenplein | |||||
| Zesde Linieplein |
Hotels in Ostend
25 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ostend
102 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ostend
24 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ostend
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ostend
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ostend
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ostend
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ostend
18 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ostend
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ostend
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ostend
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ostend
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ostend
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ostend
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ostend
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ostend
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Koelschip | ||||
| Brouwerij B | ||||
| De Dolle Brouwers | ||||
| De Houtlandse Brouwers | ||||
| Jus de Mer | ||||
| Kustbrouwerij |
Stadiums & Teams in Ostend
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ostend
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 Ostend
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| bpost Oostende Centrum | |
| DPD Parcelshop | |
| DPD Parcelshop |
Treatment Centers in Ostend
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bundeling Zorginitiatieven Oostende |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ostend
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| De Pelgrim | |
| Dominicanenkerk | |
| English Church | |
| Hazegraskerk | |
| Heilig Hartkerk | |
| Kapucijnenkerk | |
| Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha | |
| Sint-Antonius van Paduakerk | |
| Sint-Catharinakerk | |
| Sint-Jozefkerk | |
| Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk | |
| Synagoge Oostende |
Quick Facts
Around Ostend
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Ostend
20 places within 15 km
- • Archeologiesite Sint-Michielskerk
- • Godelievemotte
- • Motte
- • Romeins Archeologisch Museum
- • Naaktstrand
- • Château de la Waere
- • Domein Moerbeek
- • Fort van Nieuwendamme
- • Kasteel Montjoie
- • Kasteel Rosendahl
- + 2 more
- • 't Spaans Tolhuis
- • Galerie BeauSite
- • Kunstklasse
- • Harbor Control Tower
- • Lange Nelle
- • WW1 Artillery battery Deutschland
- • Vuurtoren/uitkijktoren
- • Kakelend Kippenmuseum
🇧🇪 About Belgium
Public Holidays in Belgium
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ostend
What is the population of Ostend?
Ostend has a population of 69,011 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 4,376 people per square mile, spread across 15.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ostend?
Ostend 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.