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Snellegem, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Snellegem is a small town in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 1,661. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

1,661 Population 418/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Snellegem

Snellegem is a town in Jabbeke, Belgium.

People

Population1,661
Density418/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population1,661
Population Density418 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates51.1678°, 3.1192°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceFlanders
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,020 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.0 inches (15 cm)

About Snellegem

Snellegem is a small town in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 1,661. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 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.

Snellegem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below Belgium avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density418/sq mi
Coordinates51.1678°N, 3.1192°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M0.0 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 148 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 94 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 130 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 87 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 109 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 140 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 106 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 118 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 118 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 115 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 109 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 136 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 95 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 95 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 75 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 106 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 29 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 72 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 92 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 135 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 107 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in

Snellegem has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Snellegem

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
VBS De Loopbrug
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Radio Stations near Snellegem

28 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen MP3
Omroep Zeeland Radio (NL) classics, folk MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie FM 95.30 (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie New Wave (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Family Radio (US) alistair begg, bible AAC+ 64 kbps
Villa Bota MP3 320 kbps
Radio Noordzee (192k) live radio, music MP3 192 kbps
Galaxie Radio (FR) MP3 128 kbps
PINK! pop, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Radio FM Gold hits, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio TRL MP3 320 kbps
Kerstradio Noordzee christmas music MP3 320 kbps
Family Radio (East) (US) AAC+ 64 kbps
Be One - Xmas MP3 192 kbps
MelindaFM classic, hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Goldenwave (US) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be MP3 320 kbps
Radio Monique 963 Gold (NL) 60's, 70's MP3 192 kbps
radio qui chifel MP3 256 kbps
Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) MP3 128 kbps
KL85 (NL) MP3 128 kbps
DooBeeSummer summer MP3 320 kbps
Radio Noordzee Info news MP3 128 kbps
Noordzee Gold oldies MP3 320 kbps
Radio Addictive 50s (GB) MP3 128 kbps
Wagenbergtotaal (NL) internet radio, song requests MP3 192 kbps
WRadio dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Snellegem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adornes Estate
Amandine
Apotheek Sint-Janshospitaal Museum
Archeologisch Site museum
Astropolis Space Science Center
Belle-époquecentrum
Bladelin Court
Bruges Beer Museum
Choco-Story
Cozmix
Diamantmuseum
Dienst Archeologie Stad Brugge
Ensorhuis
Eperon d'Or
Expo 'Vogels in het Zwin'
For Freedom Museum
Frank Brangwyn-Arentshuis
Fransmansmuseum
Frietmuseum
Gentpoort
Godelievemuseum
Godshuizen Sint-Janshospitaal
Groeningemuseum
Groeningemuseum
Gruuthusemuseum
Guido-Gezellemuseum
Halve Maan
Het Turkeyenhof
HEY
Historium
Kantcentrum
Kappersmuseum
KOERS
Koetsenmuseum
Lange Max Museum
Lucifernum
Lumina
Mu.ZEE
Musea Sculpta 3D Museum
Museum of Saints
Museum Stoom en Stroom
Museum Torhouts Aardewerk
Museumschip Tordino
MUZE'UM L
Natuurcentrum
O-L-V-ter-Potterie
Oorlogsmuseum
Orgelmuseum
Peiremuzee
Provinciaal Museum Constant Permeke
Ryckewaertshof / Anto Diez
Sint-Janshospitaal
Spoorauto Kamieltje
Stadsmuseum Oostende
Stedelijk Museum voor Volkskunde 'De Zwarte Kat'
The Dairy Museum
Torture Museum Oude Steen
Uilenspiegelmuseum
Verbiest Experience Center
Wielermuseum de Gistelse Flandriens
Zeilschip Mercator

Libraries in Snellegem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ARhus0.0
ARhus - afdeling Beveren0.0
ARhus - afdeling Gitsestraat0.0
ARhus - afdeling Rumbeke0.0
BiB Vondel0.0
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek "t Kraaiennest"0.0
Bibliotheek Blankenberge0.0
Bibliotheek Canticleer De Haan0.0
Bibliotheek Daverlo0.0
Bibliotheek De Garve0.0
Bibliotheek Kortemark0.0
Bibliotheek Kris Lambert0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Andries0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Maria-Aalter0.0
Bibliotheek Torhout0.0
Bibliotheek uitleenpost Waardamme0.0
Bibliotheek Xaverianen0.0
Bibliotheek Zwevezele0.0
Cultuurbibliotheek Stock Laureyns0.0
De Bib0.0
De Biekorf0.0
De Boekennok0.0
De Buze0.0
De Dijk0.0
De Leestuin0.0
De Zorge0.0
Gemeentelijke Bibliotheek0.0
Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Jan-Frans Willemsbibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare bibliotheek De Leese Beese0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Lichtervelde0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Tielt0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Uitleenpost Veldegem0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Zerkegem0.0
Oude bibliotheek0.0
Ruilbib0.0
Sint-Thomas0.0
Stedelijke openbare bibliotheek Sint-Lutgardis0.0
Stedelijke Openbare Bibliotheek van Izegem0.0
Strandbibliotheek De Haan0.0
Trefpunt Leffinge0.0
UP Poseidon0.0
Vrijetijdspunt Trimard0.0
Wegwijzer vzw0.0
Wereldhuis West-Vlaanderen0.0

Farmers Markets in Snellegem

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Groentemarkt
Markt
Marktplaats
Marktplein
Vismarkt
Wapenplein
Zondagmarkt

Restaurants in Snellegem

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

't Oosthof
Pizza-Foon

Dentists in Snellegem

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paul Surmont

Breweries in Snellegem

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
't Koelschip
Bier Butlers vof
Bourgogne des Flandres
Brouwerij B
Brouwerij De Halve Maan
Brouwerij De Leite
Brouwerij De Poes
Brouwerij Rodenbach
Brouwerij Stokhove
Bryggja
De Dolle Brouwers
De Houtlandse Brouwers
Fort Lapin
Kasteelbrouwerij Vanhonsebrouck
Klondiker
Kustbrouwerij
Mout
Stokhove Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Snellegem

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Snellegem

20 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
Dunkerque-Les Moëres AirfieldSmall 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
Saint-Ghislain AirfieldSmall Airport
Ursel Air BaseSmall Airport
Zuienkerke Sport Aviation AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Snellegem

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bundeling Zorginitiatieven Oostende
Centrum van de Oostkust voor Revalidatie & Welzijnszorg
De Klinker
Forme

Churches & Religious Organizations in Snellegem

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sint-Eligiuskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Postal Code
8490

🇧🇪 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 Snellegem

What is the population of Snellegem?

Snellegem has a population of 1,661 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 418 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Snellegem?

Snellegem 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.

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