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Saint-Ghislain, Belgium

Wallonia · Belgium

Saint-Ghislain is a small city in Wallonia, Belgium with a population of 22,500. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

22,500 Population 11,658/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Saint-Ghislain

Saint-Ghislain

Saint-Ghislain is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.

People

Population22,500
Density11,658/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population22,500
Population Density11,658 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates50.4482°, 3.8189°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceWallonia
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)

About Saint-Ghislain

Saint-Ghislain is a small city in Belgium (Wallonia) with a population of 22,500. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Climate in Saint-Ghislain

Saint-Ghislain has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (19°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 825 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.1°C / 38°F -4.4° / 11.9° 73.9
Feb 5.6°C / 42°F -4.3° / 15.4° 68.8
Mar 7°C / 45°F -2.7° / 18.3° 81.2
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F -2.8° / 21.2° 45.9
May 13.1°C / 56°F 2.4° / 24° 55.8
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 7.3° / 29.4° 83.8
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 9.2° / 31.5° 62.6
Aug 19°C / 66°F 10° / 29.9° 56.5
Sep 16.1°C / 61°F 5.9° / 28.5° 65.8
Oct 12.1°C / 54°F 2.8° / 22.2° 84.5
Nov 7.1°C / 45°F -1.6° / 15.9° 66.3
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F -4° / 13.5° 80.0
Saint-Ghislain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below Belgium avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density11,658/sq mi
Coordinates50.4482°N, 3.8189°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 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 M4.8 143 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 7 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 37 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 142 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 146 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 137 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 47 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 150 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 57 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 116 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 146 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 140 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 21 km
Apr 13, 1992 Belgium M3.4 148 km
Jun 11, 1993 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium M3.3 147 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 4 km
Aug 10, 1991 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium M3.2 126 km
Aug 31, 2002 0 km NNE of Valkenburg, Netherlands M3.2 150 km
Nov 10, 2001 3 km WNW of Opgrimbie, Belgium M3.2 140 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 38°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Saint-Ghislain has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Saint-Ghislain

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ETH — — — —
École Jean-Rolland — — — —
Lycée Charles Plisnier — — — —
École Communale Jean Rolland — — — —
Lycée Provincial d'Enseignement Technique du Hainaut — — — —
Institut Saint-Joseph — — — —
Athénée Royal de Saint-Ghislain — — — —
Lycée Charles Plisnier — — — —
Collège Sainte-Marie — — — —
École communale du grand-jardin — — — —
Collège Sainte-Marie section Primaire — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Ghislain

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nova (FR) alternative, pop MP3 128 kbps
Instrumentals Forever big band, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
RTBF Viva+ — MP3
Canal FM (FR) — MP3 128 kbps
' t Is Vloms Affligem, be — MP3 128 kbps
CityMusic aalst, local radio MP3 192 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut rtbf MP3
Oilsjt Mjoezik — MP3 192 kbps
MooyZo — MP3 192 kbps
MOOYZO (MP3) — MP3 192 kbps
PROS oldies MP3 128 kbps
Phare FM (FR) chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Instrumentals forever (64kbp) big band, easy listening AAC 64 kbps
CN'O (FR) — AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio 854 (US) — MP3 128 kbps
Ajoin Music carnaval MP3 192 kbps
Mélodie FM — MP3 160 kbps
Radio Nova hollands, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
RBS Radio easy listening, regional MP3 160 kbps
Radio Kamiel — MP3 192 kbps
Goeiedag Radio — MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Saint-Ghislain

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Achéosite et Musée d'Aubechies-Belœil
Anciens Abattoirs
Artothèque
Centre d'innovation et de design
Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite
Ecomusée
Espace gallo-romain
Jardin Géologique & la Maison de la Biodiversité
La Maison du Sucre
Le petit musée du pain
MAC's
Magasin de Papier
Mahy Mobiles
Maison des Collections
Maison des géants
Maison Losseau
Maison Van Gogh
Maison Van Gogh
Maison Verhaeren
Maquistory
Mons Memorial Museum
Mumons
Mundaneum
Musée archéologique
Musée Communal G. Mulpas
Musée d'histoire naturelle
Musée de l'Iguanodon
Musée de la Bonneterie et du Négoce de la toile
Musée de la Cour des Potiers
Musée de la Foire et de la Mémoire
Musée de la Libération
Musée de la mémoire verrière
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la pierre
Musée de la Route
Musée de la vie rurale
Musée des 18 Jours
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mons
Musée du Chanoine Puissant
Musée du Chanoine Puissant
Musée du Corps de Garde
Musée du Doudou
Musée du Marbre et de la Pierre Bleue
Musée du Rail
Musée du Vieux Nimy
Musée François Duesberg
Musée Henri Boez
Musée International de l'Aviation et de la Base Aérienne de Chièvres
Musée national des Jeux de Paume
Musée Noël Carlier
Musée Saint-Rémy
Museum of coal mine history
New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata
Rétrotrain
Salle Saint-Georges
SILEX’S Centre d’interprétation des minières néolithiques
SparkOH!

Libraries in Saint-Ghislain

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BiblioLudothèque de Silly0.0
BiblioLudothèque de Silly0.0
BiblioLudothèque de Silly0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliotheque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Blaton0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Boussu0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Honnelles0.0
Bibliotheque communale libre de Masnuy Saint Jean0.0
Bibliothèque de Bavay0.0
Bibliothèque de Wasmes0.0
Bibliothèque du Parc0.0
Bibliothèque Jean de La Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque libre de Sirault0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque Municipale de Haumont0.0
Bibliothèque Notre-Dame de Messines0.0
Bibliothèque Principale de Jemappes0.0
Bibliothèque Quiévrain0.0
Bilbiothèque municipale0.0
Centre de Lecture publique de Brugelette ASBL0.0
City library0.0
Fabrique de Théâtre0.0
L’Île aux Livres0.0
La Rollandine0.0
Library0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque communale Charles Deberghes0.0
Médiathèque Jacky Delhaye0.0
Médiathèque Le Quai0.0
Médiathèque Médi@Nice0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiatheque Pierre Briatte0.0
SHAPE Library0.0
UMONS - Bibliothèque Centrale0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Ghislain

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Gourmande Maubeuge
La Romana & Fils
La Ruche Qui Dit Oui
Le jardin des saveurs
Les Halles du Manège
Marché aux fleurs
Marché aux Poissons
Marché de Ghlin
Place d'Ollignies
Terre de Sens Bermeries
Vieux-Marché
Vieux-Marché

Hotels in Saint-Ghislain

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L’Escargot d’Or
MAH Hôtel

Restaurants in Saint-Ghislain

14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bonifacio
Bonifacio
Brasserie l’Etoile
Concordia
Diner 66
L'Abbaye
L'aérodrome
L'Olive Noire
La Table Du Mandarin
Le passé simple
MaMMAMia
Maneki
Martia
Une histoire de goûts

Cafes in Saint-Ghislain

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buffet de la gare
Starbucks
Starbucks

Monuments in Saint-Ghislain

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La biosphère

Dentists in Saint-Ghislain

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cécile Claeys

Veterinaries in Saint-Ghislain

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BE #1254187362

Train Stations in Saint-Ghislain

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saint-Ghislain

Gas Stations in Saint-Ghislain

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DATS 24 Saint-Ghislain
Esso
Esso
Esso Saint-Ghislain

Banks in Saint-Ghislain

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Argenta Saint-Ghislain
Beobank Saint-Ghislain
BNP Paribas Fortis
CBC Saint-Ghislain
CPH Saint-Ghislain

Breweries in Saint-Ghislain

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Auberge du Passe-tout-Outre
bière à la ferme
Brasserie Au baron
Brasserie Caulier
Brasserie d'Amblise
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de la Villette
Brasserie de Londres - Mons
Brasserie de Silly
Brasserie des Légendes
Brasserie du Gros-Chêne
Brasserie Saint-Lazare
Brasserie Theillier
Brasserie Traditionnelle de l'Avesnois
Brute - Brasserie du Val de Dendre
Deseveaux
La Brasserie à Vapeur

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Ghislain

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saint-Ghislain

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels AirportBRULarge Airport
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)ANRMedium 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
Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Bonavis Airfield—Small Airport
Buzet Aerodrome—Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield—Small Airport
Cerfontaine Airfield—Small Airport
Grimbergen Airfield—Small Airport
La Flamengrie ULM—Small Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield—Small Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield—Small Airport
Maubray Airfield—Small Airport
Melsbroek Air Base—Small Airport
Moorsele Airfield—Small Airport
Overboelare Airfield—Small Airport
Pont toussaint Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Ghislain Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield—Small Airport
Ursel Air Base—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Ghislain

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
bpost Saint-Ghislain

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Ghislain

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assemblée Chrétienne des Témoins de Jéhovah
Église Saints-Ghislain-et-Martin

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Area
70.2 km² (27.1 mi²)
Postal Code
7330
Mayor
Daniel Olivier
Website
saint-ghislain.be
Twinned With
Christchurch, Saint-Lô

🇧🇪 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 Saint-Ghislain

What is the population of Saint-Ghislain?

Saint-Ghislain has a population of 22,500 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 11,658 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saint-Ghislain?

Saint-Ghislain has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

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