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Uitkerke, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Uitkerke is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 7,863. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

7,863 Population 1,197/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
29.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Uitkerke

Uitkerke is in West Flanders and is part of the coastal city of Blankenberge, Belgium. The two neighboring communities were officially united in the late 1970s.

People

Population7,863
Density1,197/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population7,863
Population Density1,197 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates51.3068°, 3.1371°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceFlanders
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation29.8 inches (758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Uitkerke

Uitkerke is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 7,863. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Uitkerke experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below Belgium avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density1,197/sq mi
Coordinates51.3068°N, 3.1371°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
21% below Belgium avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 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 M4.3 106 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 79 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 119 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 100 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 126 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 118 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 120 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 138 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 128 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 108 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 102 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 91 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 118 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 36 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 74 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 79 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 147 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 57 km
Nov 29, 1992 1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M2.8 147 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 111 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in 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 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
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

Uitkerke has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in January to 63°F in August. 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 Uitkerke

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vrije Basisschool Sint-Jozef
GO!-basisschool Zilvermeeuw
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Radio Stations near Uitkerke

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen MP3
Omroep Zeeland Radio (NL) classics, folk MP3 128 kbps
Family Radio (US) alistair begg, bible AAC+ 64 kbps
PINK! pop, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Noordzee (192k) live radio, music MP3 192 kbps
Villa Bota MP3 320 kbps
Radio Monique 963 Gold (NL) 60's, 70's MP3 192 kbps
MelindaFM classic, hits MP3 192 kbps
Be One - Xmas MP3 192 kbps
Radio Goldenwave (US) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be MP3 320 kbps
Kerstradio Noordzee christmas music MP3 320 kbps
Radio TRL MP3 320 kbps
Radio FM Gold hits, pop MP3 128 kbps
Family Radio (East) (US) AAC+ 64 kbps
DooBeeSummer summer MP3 320 kbps
Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) MP3 128 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

Museums in Uitkerke

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adornes Estate
Amandine
Apotheek Sint-Janshospitaal Museum
Belfort
Belle-époquecentrum
Bizarium
Bladelin Court
Bruges Beer Museum
Choco-Story
Cozmix
Diamantmuseum
Dienst Archeologie Stad Brugge
Ensorhuis
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
Lange Max Museum
Lucifernum
Lumina
Mu.ZEE
Musea Sculpta 3D Museum
Museum of Saints
Museum Torhouts Aardewerk
Museumschip Tordino
Natuurcentrum
O-L-V-ter-Potterie
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
Wielermuseum de Gistelse Flandriens
Zeilschip Mercator

Libraries in Uitkerke

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Blankenberge0.0
Bibliotheek Canticleer De Haan0.0
Bibliotheek Daverlo0.0
Bibliotheek De Garve0.0
Bibliotheek Kris Lambert0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Andries0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Maria-Aalter0.0
Bibliotheek Torhout0.0
Bibliotheek uitleenpost Waardamme0.0
Bibliotheek Xaverianen0.0
Cultuurbibliotheek Stock Laureyns0.0
De Biekorf0.0
De Boekennok0.0
De Buze0.0
De Dijk0.0
De Leestuin0.0
De Zorge0.0
Jan-Frans Willemsbibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Uitleenpost Veldegem0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Zerkegem0.0
Oude bibliotheek0.0
Ruilbib0.0
Sint-Thomas0.0
Stedelijke openbare bibliotheek Sint-Lutgardis0.0
Strandbibliotheek De Haan0.0
UP Poseidon0.0
Wegwijzer vzw0.0

Farmers Markets in Uitkerke

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Groentemarkt
Markt
Vismarkt
Wapenplein

Restaurants in Uitkerke

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Picasso

Cafes in Uitkerke

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bezoekerscentrum Uitkerkse Polder

Dentists in Uitkerke

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Corner
Tand aan zee

Veterinaries in Uitkerke

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

De Praktijk 227

Gas Stations in Uitkerke

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dats 24
Esso Express Blankenberge
Gabriëls
TotalEnergies Express

Breweries in Uitkerke

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
't Koelschip
Bourgogne des Flandres
Brouwerij B
Brouwerij De Halve Maan
Brouwerij De Leite
Brouwerij Stokhove
Bryggja
De Houtlandse Brouwers
Fort Lapin
Mout
Stokhove Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Uitkerke

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Airports Near Uitkerke

17 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
Marcq-en-Baroeul AirfieldSmall Airport
Midden-Zeeland AirfieldSmall Airport
Moorsele AirfieldSmall Airport
Overboelare AirfieldSmall Airport
Ursel Air BaseSmall Airport
Zuienkerke Sport Aviation AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Uitkerke

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centrum van de Oostkust voor Revalidatie & Welzijnszorg
De Klinker

Churches & Religious Organizations in Uitkerke

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Koninkrijkszaal
Maantjes kapelletje
Sint-Amanduskerk
Sint-Jobskapelletje

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Area
17.4 km² (6.7 mi²)
Postal Code
8370
Mayor
Björn Prasse
Website
blankenberge.be/

🇧🇪 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 Uitkerke

What is the population of Uitkerke?

Uitkerke has a population of 7,863 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 1,197 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Uitkerke?

Uitkerke has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.

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