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Westkapelle, Belgium
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Westkapelle is a small town in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 4,883. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Westkapelle
Westkapelle is a town in Knokke-Heist, a part of Belgium. In 2013, a fire destroyed the old Sint-Niklaas church (Westkapelle).
People
Climate
| Population | 4,883 |
| Population Density | 589 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3151°, 3.3017° |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| Country | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| State / Province | Flanders |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.2 inches (1,174 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.0 inches (13 cm) |
About Westkapelle
Westkapelle is a small town in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 4,883. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.
Climate in Westkapelle
Westkapelle has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 758 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below Belgium avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 589/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3151°N, 3.3017°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 | — | 122 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 146 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Westkapelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Westkapelle
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polderkind | — | — | — | — |
| Windekind | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Westkapelle
25 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen | — | MP3 | |
| Topradio TopRetroArena | 90s, dance | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Omroep Zeeland Radio (NL) | classics, folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| vrt klara high quality | — | MP3 | |
| Family Radio (US) | alistair begg, bible | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Plus Gent | 70s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Topradio TopBam | hard techno, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| PINK! | pop, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen | — | AAC | |
| Radio Noordzee (192k) | live radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Villa Bota | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Monique 963 Gold (NL) | 60's, 70's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Goldenwave (US) | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Family Radio (East) (US) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio FM Gold | hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio TRL | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Kerstradio Noordzee | christmas music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Be One - Xmas | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MelindaFM | classic, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| DooBeeSummer | summer | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee Info | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Toptechno | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noordzee Gold | oldies | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Westkapelle
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adornes Estate | ||||
| Apotheek Sint-Janshospitaal Museum | ||||
| Belfort | ||||
| Belle-époquecentrum | ||||
| Bizarium | ||||
| Bladelin Court | ||||
| Bruges Beer Museum | ||||
| Bunkermuseum Bunker 1 | ||||
| Bunkermuseum Bunker 2 | ||||
| Canada - Poland War Museum | ||||
| Choco-Story | ||||
| Cozmix | ||||
| Cultuurforum Aardenburg | ||||
| Diamantmuseum | ||||
| Dienst Archeologie Stad Brugge | ||||
| Expo 'Vogels in het Zwin' | ||||
| For Freedom Museum | ||||
| Frank Brangwyn-Arentshuis | ||||
| Frietmuseum | ||||
| Fuchsiatuin Zomerweelde | ||||
| Gentpoort | ||||
| Godshuizen Sint-Janshospitaal | ||||
| Groeningemuseum | ||||
| Groeningemuseum | ||||
| Gruuthusemuseum | ||||
| Guido-Gezellemuseum | ||||
| Halve Maan | ||||
| HEY | ||||
| Historium | ||||
| Kantcentrum | ||||
| Lucifernum | ||||
| Lumina | ||||
| Musea Sculpta 3D Museum | ||||
| Museum of Saints | ||||
| Natuurcentrum | ||||
| O-L-V-ter-Potterie | ||||
| Peiremuzee | ||||
| Plattelandscentrum | ||||
| Polderhuis Dijk- en Oorlogsmuseum | ||||
| Provinciaal Museum Constant Permeke | ||||
| Sint-Janshospitaal | ||||
| Stedelijk Museum voor Volkskunde 'De Zwarte Kat' | ||||
| Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo | ||||
| The Dairy Museum | ||||
| Torture Museum Oude Steen | ||||
| Uilenspiegelmuseum |
Libraries in Westkapelle
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Blankenberge | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Daverlo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Garve | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oostburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Andries | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Maria-Aalter | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek uitleenpost Waardamme | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Xaverianen | 0.0 | |||||
| Cultuurbibliotheek Stock Laureyns | 0.0 | |||||
| De Biekorf | 0.0 | |||||
| De Boekennok | 0.0 | |||||
| De Buze | 0.0 | |||||
| De Dijk | 0.0 | |||||
| De Zorge | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek Aalter | 0.0 | |||||
| Jan-Frans Willemsbibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Maldegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek Sint-Laureins | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Uitleenpost Veldegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Zerkegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Oude bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruilbib | 0.0 | |||||
| Sint-Thomas | 0.0 | |||||
| UP Poseidon | 0.0 | |||||
| Wegwijzer vzw | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Westkapelle
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vismarkt |
Hotels in Westkapelle
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Westkapelle
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Westkapelle
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Westkapelle
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Westkapelle
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourgogne des Flandres | ||||
| Brouwerij B | ||||
| Brouwerij De Halve Maan | ||||
| Brouwerij De Leite | ||||
| Brouwerij Stokhove | ||||
| Brouwerij Van Renterghem | ||||
| Bryggja | ||||
| Fort Lapin | ||||
| Mout | ||||
| Stokhove Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Westkapelle
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Westkapelle
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lille Airport | LIL | Large Airport |
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | OST | Large Airport |
| Chièvres Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-Wevelgem | KJK | Medium Airport |
| Koksijde Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | HZB | Medium Airport |
| Amougies Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ath/Isieres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Axel Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Haamstede Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Herlies ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Midden-Zeeland Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Moorsele Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Overboelare Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ursel Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Westkapelle
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centrum van de Oostkust voor Revalidatie & Welzijnszorg | ||
| De Klinker |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Westkapelle
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sint-Niklaaskerk |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Belgium
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Westkapelle?
Westkapelle has a population of 4,883 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 589 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Westkapelle?
Westkapelle has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.2 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.