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Petegem-aan-de-Schelde, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Petegem-aan-de-Schelde is a small town in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 2,060. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2,060 Population 671/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Petegem-aan-de-Schelde

Petegem-aan-de-Schelde

Petegem-aan-de-Schelde is a village and former municipality in the Wortegem-Petegem municipality in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The village officially changed its name from Petegem into Petegem-aan-de-Schelde in order to distinguish itself from Petegem-aan-de-Leie. In 1971, the municipality merged into Wortegem-Petegem.

People

Population2,060
Density671/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population2,060
Population Density671 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates50.8334°, 3.5561°
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 Petegem-aan-de-Schelde

Petegem-aan-de-Schelde is a small town in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 2,060. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 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.

Petegem-aan-de-Schelde 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 69 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

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density671/sq mi
Coordinates50.8334°N, 3.5561°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 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 46 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 82 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 134 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 124 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 92 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 75 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 135 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 68 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 123 km
Jun 11, 1993 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium M3.3 144 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 143 km
Aug 10, 1991 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium M3.2 143 km
Nov 10, 2001 3 km WNW of Opgrimbie, Belgium M3.2 147 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 48 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 58 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 128 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 54 km
Aug 12, 1990 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium M3.1 136 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 69 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 — 138 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, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
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 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in

Petegem-aan-de-Schelde has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Petegem-aan-de-Schelde

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
VBS Petegem — — — —
De Kouter — — — —
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Radio Stations near Petegem-aan-de-Schelde

48 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
Galaxie FM 95.30 (FR) — MP3 128 kbps
ICI NORD (FR) régionale UNKNOWN
Galaxie New Wave (FR) — MP3 128 kbps
vrt klara high quality — MP3
France Bleu Nord (FR) — MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy Radio (FR) — MP3 224 kbps
RTBF Viva+ — MP3
Topradio TopBam hard techno, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Radio Plus Gent 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Villa Bota — MP3 320 kbps
VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen — AAC
Galaxie Radio (FR) — MP3 128 kbps
PINK! pop, pop music MP3 128 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone (FR) chill, chillout MP3
KilRock (NL) — AAC+ 96 kbps
CityMusic aalst, local radio MP3 192 kbps
RCV (FR) musique, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio FM Gold hits, pop MP3 128 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient (FR) ambient, meditation OGG
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be — MP3 320 kbps
radio qui chifel — MP3 256 kbps
ISEKOI Radio (FR) dance, dnb OGG
Radio TRL — MP3 320 kbps
familieradio enjoy fm — MP3 160 kbps
Groeistad Radio (NL) pop MP3 160 kbps
Toptechno — MP3 128 kbps
Accent Radio — MP3 192 kbps
Radio 854 (US) — MP3 128 kbps
RBS gold radio — MP3 160 kbps
Goeiedag Radio — MP3 192 kbps
Radio Kamiel — MP3 192 kbps
RBS Radio easy listening, regional MP3 160 kbps
Radio Nova hollands, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
Ajoin Music carnaval MP3 192 kbps
CN'O (FR) — AAC+ 96 kbps
PROS oldies MP3 128 kbps
Oilsjt Mjoezik — MP3 192 kbps
WRadio dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
KL85 (NL) — MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Radio — MP3
ONIB Disco — MP3 192 kbps
Mona FM (FR) — MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy (FR) — MP3 224 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut rtbf MP3
Phare FM (FR) chrétien MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Petegem-aan-de-Schelde

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arnold Vander Haeghen
Atelier Martin Wallaert
Atelier Roger Raveel
Belfort
Beroepenhuis
Caermersklooster
Carré Janson
Centre de la Marionnette
Centrum Ronde Van Vlaanderen
Collection des arts décoratifs
De school van toen
De Wereld van Kina
De wereld van Kina: de Tuin
Design Museum Gent
Ecomusée
Espace gallo-romain
Galerie Henri Casterman
Gallische Hoeve
Ghent University Museum
Heemkundig Museum Moen
Het Burgerlijk Godshuis - Oorlogsmuseum
Het Lijsternest
HIPPO.WAR
Hoge Mote
Huis van Alijn
Klooster Zusters van Liefde
Kunsthal Gent
Kunsthal Sint-Pietersabdij
La Maison du Sucre
Lakenhalle
Mahy Mobiles
Maison des géants
Musée d'archéologie
Musée d'Histoire Militaire
Musée d'histoire naturelle et vivarium
Musée de la pierre
Musée de la Tapisserie et des Arts textiles
Musée des 18 Jours
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Folklore et des Imaginaires
Musée Jules Jooris
Musée national des Jeux de Paume
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
Ovenmuseum
PAM Ename
Provinciaal Archeocentrum Velzeke (AVE)
Roger Raveelmuseum
S.M.A.K.
Stadsmuseum Gent
Stedelijk Museum Peter Benoit
Trésor de la Cathédrale
Tuin van Kina

Libraries in Petegem-aan-de-Schelde

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BAIU0.0
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 Destelbergen0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Gavere0.0
Bibliotheek Kluisbergen0.0
Bibliotheek Landegem0.0
Bibliotheek Landegem0.0
Bibliotheek Melle0.0
Bibliotheek Melle0.0
Bibliotheek Merelbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Merelbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Nazareth0.0
Bibliotheek Oosterzele0.0
Bibliotheek Waregem0.0
Bibliotheek Wortegem-Petegem0.0
Bibliotheek Zulte0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque Communale0.0
Bibliothèque de la ville0.0
Bibliothèque Georges Delizée0.0
Bibliothèque Jean de La Fontaine0.0
Bloemekenswijk0.0
Boekentoren0.0
Boekentoren0.0
Brugse Poort0.0
Brugse Poort0.0
BYB Schoonmeersen0.0
BYB Schoonmeersen0.0
Centre de Lecture publique0.0
De Bib0.0
De Krook0.0
Drongen0.0
Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte0.0
Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte0.0
Hoofdbibliotheek Wielsbeke0.0
Ledeberg0.0
Ledeberg0.0
Librairie Carine0.0
Mariakerke0.0
Mariakerke0.0
Mediatheek Frans0.0
Mediatheek Frans0.0
Nieuw Gent0.0
Nieuw Gent0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Ronse0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Tielt0.0
Restauratie atelier0.0
Siloé0.0
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
Zwijnaarde0.0
Zwijnaarde0.0

Farmers Markets in Petegem-aan-de-Schelde

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bloemenmarkt
Bloemenmarkt
Boerenmarkt
Boerenmarkt
Boerenmarkt "De Toekomst"
Boerenmarkt "De Toekomst"
Boerenmarkt Blaisantvest
Boerenmarkt Blaisantvest
Dorpsplein
Lousbergmarkt
Lousbergmarkt
Marché alimentaire du Samedi
Markt
Moscou Markt
Moscou Markt
Tweedehands fietsenmarkt
Tweedehands fietsenmarkt

Dentists in Petegem-aan-de-Schelde

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

D'Haenens Claude

Breweries in Petegem-aan-de-Schelde

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
't Verzet
Brasserie des Ambrumes
Brasserie des Légendes
Brasserie des Légendes
Brouwerij Alvinne
Brouwerij De Graal
Brouwerij De Poes
Dikke Jan
Kluiz
La Bigote
La Brasserie à Vapeur
Stroom Brewery
Stroom Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Petegem-aan-de-Schelde

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Petegem-aan-de-Schelde

23 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
Ath/Isieres Airfield—Small Airport
Axel Glidersite—Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield—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 Petegem-aan-de-Schelde

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cardea Clinic
De Sleutel
Sarasin Clinic
Totaalpraktijk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petegem-aan-de-Schelde

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sint-Martinuskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels

🇧🇪 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 Petegem-aan-de-Schelde

What is the population of Petegem-aan-de-Schelde?

Petegem-aan-de-Schelde has a population of 2,060 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 671 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Petegem-aan-de-Schelde?

Petegem-aan-de-Schelde 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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