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Sijsele, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Sijsele is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 5,348. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

5,348 Population 807/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Sijsele

Sijsele

Sijsele is a village in the municipality of Damme, a part of the province of West Flanders, Belgium. It is also known as 'Sijsele-City' for the locals in and around Sijsele.

People

Population5,348
Density807/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population5,348
Population Density807 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates51.2085°, 3.3171°
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 Sijsele

Sijsele is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 5,348. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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.

Climate in Sijsele

Sijsele has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 758 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.5°C / 40°F 2.6° / 6.4° 58.7
Feb 4.7°C / 40°F 2.6° / 6.8° 52.0
Mar 7°C / 45°F 4.4° / 9.6° 44.1
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F 6.9° / 13.3° 34.9
May 13.5°C / 56°F 10.2° / 16.8° 50.7
Jun 16.3°C / 61°F 13° / 19.6° 64.4
Jul 18.6°C / 65°F 15.4° / 21.8° 74.4
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 15.6° / 22° 79.2
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 13.4° / 19° 72.0
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 10.1° / 14.8° 75.5
Nov 8.4°C / 47°F 6.5° / 10.4° 77.6
Dec 5.4°C / 42°F 3.5° / 7.2° 74.4
Sijsele 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 16 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Population Density807/sq mi
Coordinates51.2085°N, 3.3171°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M0.0 on May 22, 2015.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 90 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 127 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 95 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 123 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 136 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 116 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 109 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 131 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 123 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 112 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 150 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 93 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 110 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 44 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 103 km
Aug 12, 1990 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium M3.1 147 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 82 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 86 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 96 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 131 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 121 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Sijsele has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Sijsele

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gemeentelijke Basisschool Damme
Vrije basisschool
OLVA Vivenkapelle
De Verrekijker
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Radio Stations near Sijsele

29 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
Family Radio (US) alistair begg, bible AAC+ 64 kbps
vrt klara high quality MP3
Topradio TopBam hard techno, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Radio Plus Gent 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen AAC
Villa Bota MP3 320 kbps
PINK! pop, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Noordzee (192k) live radio, music MP3 192 kbps
Family Radio (East) (US) AAC+ 64 kbps
Be One - Xmas MP3 192 kbps
Radio Goldenwave (US) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Radio FM Gold hits, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio TRL MP3 320 kbps
Radio Monique 963 Gold (NL) 60's, 70's MP3 192 kbps
Kerstradio Noordzee christmas music MP3 320 kbps
radio qui chifel MP3 256 kbps
MelindaFM classic, hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be MP3 320 kbps
DooBeeSummer summer MP3 320 kbps
Radio Noordzee Info news MP3 128 kbps
Noordzee Gold oldies MP3 320 kbps
Toptechno MP3 128 kbps
Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) MP3 128 kbps
Oilsjt Mjoezik MP3 192 kbps
WRadio dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sijsele

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adornes Estate
Apotheek Sint-Janshospitaal Museum
Atelier Martin Wallaert
Belfort
Belle-époquecentrum
Bizarium
Bladelin Court
Bruges Beer Museum
Canada - Poland War Museum
Choco-Story
Cozmix
Cultuurforum Aardenburg
Diamantmuseum
Dienst Archeologie Stad Brugge
Expo 'Vogels in het Zwin'
For Freedom Museum
Frank Brangwyn-Arentshuis
Frietmuseum
Fuchsiatuin Zomerweelde
Gentpoort
Godshuizen Sint-Janshospitaal
Groeningemuseum
Groeningemuseum
Gruuthusemuseum
Guido-Gezellemuseum
Halve Maan
HEY
Historium
Kantcentrum
Lucifernum
Lumina
Musea Sculpta 3D Museum
Museum of Saints
Museum Torhouts Aardewerk
Museum van Deinze en de Leiestreek
Natuurcentrum
O-L-V-ter-Potterie
Oorlogsmuseum
Peiremuzee
Plattelandscentrum
Provinciaal Museum Constant Permeke
Roger Raveelmuseum
Sint-Janshospitaal
Stedelijk Museum voor Volkskunde 'De Zwarte Kat'
Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo
The Dairy Museum
Torture Museum Oude Steen
Uilenspiegelmuseum
Verbiest Experience Center

Libraries in Sijsele

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ARhus - afdeling Beveren0.0
ARhus - afdeling Gitsestraat0.0
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek Aarsele0.0
bibliotheek afdeling Ruiselede0.0
Bibliotheek Blankenberge0.0
Bibliotheek Breskens0.0
Bibliotheek Daverlo0.0
Bibliotheek De Garve0.0
Bibliotheek Deinze0.0
Bibliotheek 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 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
Openbare Bibliotheek Zerkegem0.0
Oude bibliotheek0.0
Ruilbib0.0
Sint-Thomas0.0
UP Poseidon0.0
Vrijetijdspunt Trimard0.0
Wegwijzer vzw0.0

Farmers Markets in Sijsele

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ceremonieplein
Markt
Marktplaats
Vismarkt
Zondagmarkt

Hotels in Sijsele

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vredehof

Restaurants in Sijsele

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Feestzaal 't Oud Gemeentehuis
Li Dynasty
Poortershuyze

Cafes in Sijsele

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

De Valkenier
Parkcafé Ryckevelde 1451

Theatres in Sijsele

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cultuurfabriek

Castles in Sijsele

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

De Vijvers
Kasteel van Male
Ryckevelde
Ten Torre

Clinics in Sijsele

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Polikliniek AZ Alma

Dentists in Sijsele

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jan-Willem Buysrogge

Veterinaries in Sijsele

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dierenartsen Vandevelde
Dierenartsenpraktijk Ten Dreve

Gas Stations in Sijsele

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
G&V
Texaco

Banks in Sijsele

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AXA
KBC

Golf Courses in Sijsele

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Damme Golf en Country Club

Breweries in Sijsele

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

Stadiums & Teams in Sijsele

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sijsele

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Koksijde Air BaseMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Ath/Isieres AirfieldSmall Airport
Axel GlidersiteSmall Airport
Haamstede GlidersiteSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubray AirfieldSmall Airport
Midden-Zeeland AirfieldSmall Airport
Moorsele AirfieldSmall Airport
Overboelare AirfieldSmall Airport
Ursel Air BaseSmall Airport
Zuienkerke Sport Aviation AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sijsele

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
bpost

Treatment Centers in Sijsele

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centrum van de Oostkust voor Revalidatie & Welzijnszorg
De Klinker

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sijsele

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptisten Gemeente Brugge
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Geboorte en Sint-Philippuskerk
Sint-Martinuskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Postal Code
8310

🇧🇪 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 Sijsele

What is the population of Sijsele?

Sijsele has a population of 5,348 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 807 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sijsele?

Sijsele 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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