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Stene, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Stene is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 6,310. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,310 Population 1,878/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Stene

Stene is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Andreas Stene, Norwegian ice hockey player
Helga Stene (1904–1983), Norwegian educator, feminist and resistance member
Nic Stene (1921–2006), Norwegian speed skater
Øyvind Stene, Norwegian engineer and businessperson
Randi Stene, Norwegian opera singer and mezzo-soprano
Robert Stene, Norwegian soccer player
Vibeke Stene, Norwegian soprano

People

Population6,310
Density1,878/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population6,310
Population Density1,878 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates51.2044°, 2.9126°
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 Stene

Stene is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 6,310. 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.

Stene 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 10 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

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density1,878/sq mi
Coordinates51.2044°N, 2.9126°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 134 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 106 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 142 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 73 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 100 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 91 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 133 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 144 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 103 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 121 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 100 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 127 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 141 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 106 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 118 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 83 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 16 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 79 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 58 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 82 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 - 93 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 117 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) 2.0 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

Stene 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").

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Schools in Stene

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
De Branding - - - -
De Vloedlijn - - - -
GO! Atheneum - Campus Olympus - - - -
KA Pegasus Campus Stene - - - -
Sint-Andreasinstituut - - - -
GO! Basisschool August Vermeylen - - - -
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwecollege - - - -
GO! Bassischool Hendrik Conscience - - - -
Vrije Basisschool Onze-Lieve-Vrouwecollege - - - -
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Radio Stations near Stene

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen - MP3
Villa Bota - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Eurodance Classic 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Noordzee (192k) live radio, music MP3 192 kbps
PINK! pop, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Radio FM Gold hits, pop MP3 128 kbps
Kerstradio Noordzee christmas music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be - MP3 320 kbps
MelindaFM classic, hits MP3 192 kbps
radio qui chifel - MP3 256 kbps
Be One - Xmas - MP3 192 kbps
Noordzee Gold oldies MP3 320 kbps
DooBeeSummer summer MP3 320 kbps
Radio Noordzee Info news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Addictive 50s (GB) - MP3 128 kbps
Wagenbergtotaal (NL) internet radio, song requests MP3 192 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel (FR) folk MP3 192 kbps
WRadio dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Stene

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amandine
Archeologisch Site museum
Astropolis Space Science Center
Atlantikwall (WW1 & WW2)
Bakkerijmuseum
Belle-époquecentrum
Bezoekerscentrum Westfront Nieuwpoort
Cozmix
Ensorhuis
Fot'oeil
Fransmansmuseum
Godelievemuseum
Het Turkeyenhof
Jules Destrooper Bezoekerscentrum
Kapel Rozenkrans
Koetsenmuseum
Kusthistories
Lange Max Museum
Les Zéphyrs
Mu.ZEE
Museum aan de IJzer
Museum Torhouts Aardewerk
Museum Walraversijde - Bezoekerscentrum
Museumschip Tordino
Nationaal Visserijmuseum Oostduinkerke
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 Stene

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ARhus - afdeling Beveren0.0
ARhus - afdeling Gitsestraat0.0
Bibliotheek Blankenberge0.0
Bibliotheek Canticleer De Haan0.0
Bibliotheek Kortemark0.0
Bibliotheek Kris Lambert0.0
Bibliotheek Middelkerke0.0
Bibliotheek Nieuwpoort0.0
Bibliotheek Torhout0.0
De Bib0.0
De Boekennok0.0
De Leestuin0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Diksmuide0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Lichtervelde0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Uitleenpost Veldegem0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Zerkegem0.0
Oude bibliotheek0.0
Stedelijke openbare bibliotheek Sint-Lutgardis0.0
Strandbibliotheek De Haan0.0
Trefpunt Leffinge0.0
Trefpunt Lombardsijde0.0
UP Poseidon0.0
Vrijetijdspunt Trimard0.0

Farmers Markets in Stene

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Groentemarkt
Markt
Marktplaats
Marktplein
Wapenplein
Zesde Linieplein

Hotels in Stene

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Charmehotel Kruishof
Vayamundo Oostende

Restaurants in Stene

20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

't Potje
Belair
Benvenuto
Bistro De Lisse
Bistro Van Gogh
Bistronoom De Baron
De Vlasschaard
Ensorito
Fauvisme
Il gusto di sorrento
Mercator
My Way aan zee
New Sun Beach
North
Restaurant Boucquez
Ristorante - Pizzeria Momento
Roccia
Sizzler
Sorrento
Ten Stuyver

Cafes in Stene

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bistro & Sfeercafé Monroe
De Drie Platanen
Grand Café Horizon

Zoos in Stene

2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetaria - The Barn Oostende
Kinderboerderij "De Lange Schuur"

Dentists in Stene

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dokter Anne Devillers
Dokter Edwin Govaert
Dokter Karel Tack
Dr. Serge De Plancke

Gas Stations in Stene

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BE #599390704
Esso Express
Gabriëls
Lukoil
Power
Power - Croonen
Shell
TotalEnergies

Banks in Stene

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Belfius
Belfius

Gyms in Stene

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
Jims

Golf Courses in Stene

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wellington Golf

Breweries in Stene

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
't Koelschip
Brouwerij B
De Dolle Brouwers
De Houtlandse Brouwers
Jus de Mer
Kustbrouwerij

Stadiums & Teams in Stene

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Stene

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Koksijde Air Base-Medium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium 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

Post Offices in Stene

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DPD Parcelshop

Treatment Centers in Stene

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bundeling Zorginitiatieven Oostende

Churches & Religious Organizations in Stene

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aïsja Moskee
Evangelische Kerk
Gemeente Jehova Getuigen
Kerk van de Heiligen Konstantijn en Helena
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Koninginkerk
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ter-Duinenkerk
Sint-Annakerk
Sint-Franciscuskerk
Sint-Jan Baptistkerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Area
41.0 km² (15.8 mi²)
Founded
1265
Postal Code
8400
Mayor
Bart Tommelein
Website
oostende.be
Twinned With
Banjul

🇧🇪 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 Stene

What is the population of Stene?

Stene has a population of 6,310 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 1,878 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Stene?

Stene 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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