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Slijpe, Belgium
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Slijpe is a small town in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 979. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Slijpe
Wilskerke is a small rural village in Belgium, situated in de Polder region, about 1.5 km from the coastline. In 1977, it became a part (deelgemeente) of the municipality of Middelkerke.
People
Climate
| Population | 979 |
| Population Density | 169 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1551°, 2.8483° |
| 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 Slijpe
Slijpe is a small town in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 979. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 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.
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 | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1551°N, 2.8483°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 | — | 88 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 112 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) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 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 |
Slijpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Slijpe
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemeenteschool 't Slijpertje | — | — | — | — |
| Basisschool Sint-Jozef | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Slijpe
26 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen | — | MP3 | |
| Galaxie New Wave (FR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Galaxie FM 95.30 (FR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Villa Bota | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Galaxie Radio (FR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee (192k) | live radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Eurodance Classic | 90s, eurodance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| PINK! | pop, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| here4ears (FR) | ambient, chillout | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio FM Gold | hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kerstradio Noordzee | christmas music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Be One - Xmas | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MelindaFM | classic, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| radio qui chifel | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Wagenbergtotaal (NL) | internet radio, song requests | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Addictive 50s (GB) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noordzee Gold | oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Uylenspiegel (FR) | folk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WRadio | dance music, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee Info | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DooBeeSummer | summer | MP3 320 kbps | |
| KL85 (NL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ONIB Radio | — | MP3 | |
| ONIB Disco | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Slijpe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Krekelhof | ||||
| Amandine | ||||
| Archeologisch Site museum | ||||
| Astropolis Space Science Center | ||||
| Atlantikwall (WW1 & WW2) | ||||
| Bakkerijmuseum | ||||
| Bezoekerscentrum Westfront Nieuwpoort | ||||
| Delvaux museum | ||||
| Ensorhuis | ||||
| Fot'oeil | ||||
| Fransmansmuseum | ||||
| Godelievemuseum | ||||
| Het Turkeyenhof | ||||
| Jules Destrooper Bezoekerscentrum | ||||
| Kapel Rozenkrans | ||||
| Koetsenmuseum | ||||
| Kusthistories | ||||
| Lange Max Museum | ||||
| Les Zéphyrs | ||||
| Mu.ZEE | ||||
| Museos | ||||
| Museum aan de IJzer | ||||
| Museum Walraversijde - Bezoekerscentrum | ||||
| Museumschip Tordino | ||||
| Nationaal Visserijmuseum Oostduinkerke | ||||
| Oldtimer Museum | ||||
| Oorlogsmuseum | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum "Bachten de Kupe" | ||||
| Orgelmuseum | ||||
| Ryckewaertshof / Anto Diez | ||||
| Sint-Pietersbandenkerk | ||||
| Spoorauto Kamieltje | ||||
| Stadsmuseum Oostende | ||||
| Ten Bogaerde | ||||
| Ten Duinen | ||||
| Trench of Death | ||||
| Wielermuseum de Gistelse Flandriens | ||||
| Zeilschip Mercator |
Libraries in Slijpe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Canticleer De Haan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Seylsteen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Koksijde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kortemark | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kris Lambert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Middelkerke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nieuwpoort | 0.0 | |||||
| De Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| De Leestuin | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Diksmuide | 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 Slijpe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groentemarkt | |||||
| Marktplein | |||||
| Wapenplein | |||||
| Zesde Linieplein |
Restaurants in Slijpe
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Slijpe
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Slijpe
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Slijpe
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Slijpe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Koelschip | ||||
| De Dolle Brouwers | ||||
| De Houtlandse Brouwers | ||||
| De Struise Brouwers | ||||
| Jus de Mer | ||||
| Kustbrouwerij |
Stadiums & Teams in Slijpe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Slijpe
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 |
Treatment Centers in Slijpe
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bundeling Zorginitiatieven Oostende |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Slijpe
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Boetekapel Nood zoekt Troost | |
| O.L.V.kapel | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk | |
| Sint-Niklaaskerk |
Quick Facts
🇧🇪 About Belgium
Public Holidays in Belgium
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Slijpe
What is the population of Slijpe?
Slijpe has a population of 979 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 169 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Slijpe?
Slijpe 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.