Snaaskerke, Belgium
Flanders · Belgium
Snaaskerke is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 12,106. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Snaaskerke
Gistel is a municipality and city located in the Belgian province of West Flanders.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,106 |
| Population Density | 1,645 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1774°, 2.9390° |
| 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 Snaaskerke
Snaaskerke is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 12,106. 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.
Climate in Snaaskerke
Snaaskerke 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,645/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1774°N, 2.9390°E |
| 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 | - | 119 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 |
Snaaskerke 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 Snaaskerke
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Horizon | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Snaaskerke
22 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 | |
| PINK! | pop, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Eurodance Classic | 90s, eurodance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| MelindaFM | classic, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Be One - Xmas | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Kerstradio Noordzee | christmas music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio FM Gold | hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio qui chifel | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Uylenspiegel (FR) | folk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Wagenbergtotaal (NL) | internet radio, song requests | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Addictive 50s (GB) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noordzee Gold | oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| WRadio | dance music, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee Info | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DooBeeSummer | summer | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Snaaskerke
| 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 | ||||
| Kappersmuseum | ||||
| KOERS | ||||
| Koetsenmuseum | ||||
| Kusthistories | ||||
| Lange Max Museum | ||||
| Les Zéphyrs | ||||
| Mu.ZEE | ||||
| Museum aan de IJzer | ||||
| Museum Torhouts Aardewerk | ||||
| Museum Walraversijde - Bezoekerscentrum | ||||
| Museumschip Tordino | ||||
| 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 Snaaskerke
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARhus | 0.0 | |||||
| ARhus - afdeling Beveren | 0.0 | |||||
| ARhus - afdeling Gitsestraat | 0.0 | |||||
| ARhus - afdeling Rumbeke | 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 Sint-Andries | 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 | |||||
| Wereldhuis West-Vlaanderen | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Snaaskerke
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groentemarkt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Marktplaats | |||||
| Marktplein | |||||
| Wapenplein | |||||
| Zesde Linieplein |
Hotels in Snaaskerke
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Snaaskerke
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Snaaskerke
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Koelschip | ||||
| Brouwerij B | ||||
| Brouwerij Rodenbach | ||||
| De Dolle Brouwers | ||||
| De Houtlandse Brouwers | ||||
| De Struise Brouwers | ||||
| Jus de Mer | ||||
| Kustbrouwerij |
Stadiums & Teams in Snaaskerke
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Snaaskerke
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 Snaaskerke
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bundeling Zorginitiatieven Oostende | ||
| Forme |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Snaaskerke
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sint-Corneliuskerk |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Belgium
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Snaaskerke?
Snaaskerke has a population of 12,106 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 1,645 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Snaaskerke?
Snaaskerke 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. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.
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