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Zele, Belgium
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Zele is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 20,236. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zele
Zele is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders, around 20 kilometers east of Ghent. The municipality only comprises the town of Zele proper. In 2023, Zele had a total population of 21,374. The total area is 33 km2 which gives a population density of 641.6 people per km2.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,236 |
| Population Density | 1,221 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.0657°, 4.0403° |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| Country | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| State / Province | Flanders |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.0 inches (1,015 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.1 inches (15 cm) |
About Zele
Zele is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 20,236. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.
Climate in Zele
Zele has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 823 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below Belgium avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (42.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,221/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0657°N, 4.0403°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in |
Zele has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Zele
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemeenteschool | - | - | - | - |
| De Kouter-basis | - | - | - | - |
| De Kleuterkouter | - | - | - | - |
| De Zonnewijzer | - | - | - | - |
| Pius X Basisschool | - | - | - | - |
| OLVI-Pius X | - | - | - | - |
| Basisschool Zele-Heikant | - | - | - | - |
| Basisschool Zele-Heikant | - | - | - | - |
| Basisschool De Vlinderboom | - | - | - | - |
| Bunderbos | - | - | - | - |
| De Vlinderboom | - | - | - | - |
| De Vlinderboom | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Zele
104 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qmusic (NL) | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Nostalgie Vlaanderen | 70's, 80's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MNM | pop, vrt | MP3 | |
| Studio Brussel | alternative, pop | MP3 | |
| Willy | rock | AAC+ 95 kbps | |
| Radio Nova (FR) | alternative, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| De Tijdloze | alternative indie rock, metal | MP3 | |
| MNM Hits | pop, vrt | MP3 | |
| StuBru | - | MP3 | |
| Klara Continuo | classical, vrt | MP3 | |
| Klara | classical, cultural | MP3 | |
| Tipik | alternative pop, chansons françaises | MP3 | |
| Radio Minerva | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Willy Class X | rock | AAC+ 95 kbps | |
| Top Radio Dance | dance, dj mixes | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Classic 21 80's New Wave | 80's, new wave | MP3 | |
| Nostalgie Extra (What a Feeling) | 192kbps, easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Nostalgie Belgique | 64kbps, aac | AAC | |
| Topradio TopRetroArena | 90s, dance | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Kiosk Radio | independent, music | AAC 192 kbps | |
| RTBF VivaCité Bruxelles | rtbf | MP3 | |
| Omroep Zeeland Radio (NL) | classics, folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Campus Bruxelles 92.1 | jazz | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Nostalgie + (Belgique) | 60s, 64kbps | AAC | |
| VRT Radio 1 Classics | classic rock, vrt | MP3 | |
| C-Dance RETRO (NL) | dance, house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tomorrowland - Daybreak Sessions | dance, dance music | AAC+ 256 kbps | |
| NRJ+ (Belgique) | 00s, 64kbps | AAC | |
| vrt klara high quality | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Gompel 105,6 FM , Mol, be | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Family Radio (US) | alistair begg, bible | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Studio Brussel - Vuurland | easy listening, melancholic | AAC | |
| Classic 21 80’s Hits | 80's, pop | MP3 | |
| Studio Brussel UNTZ | dance, electronic | AAC | |
| Instrumentals Forever | big band, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Topradio TopBam | hard techno, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Plus Gent | 70s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 2 Antwerpen - AAC | - | AAC | |
| Studio Brussel Zware Gitaren | hard rock, metal | MP3 | |
| Lazer Hot Hits | house, oldschool | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NRJ Belgique | contemporary hits radio, dance | AAC | |
| Radio Panik | alternative | OGG | |
| ' t Is Vloms Affligem, be | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen | - | AAC | |
| Goldies Radio | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Utopia 107.9 - Baal, Be | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Christina 106.1 FM - Heist o/d Berg , Be | hot adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma Poppel,be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Tipik à l'ancienne (RTBF) | 2000s, hits 90's | MP3 | |
| Radio Air Libre | alternative | OGG | |
| BRUZZ | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alma | community radio, international | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Lehabs Radio | afrobeats, dance | MP3 | |
| CityMusic | aalst, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RGR FM 106.5Fm Heist op den Berg, Be | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vrt Radio 2 Antwerpen -AAC | - | AAC | |
| Radio Eagle | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KilRock (NL) | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| NRJ België | hits, top 40 | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Willy - aac | aac, rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| De Jukebox | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| c-dance retro | 90 | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Park FM | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Family Radio (East) (US) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Goldenwave (US) | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Monique 963 Gold (NL) | 60's, 70's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ULTRASON | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Emotion | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Vibration.FM Be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Tamara | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VRT Verkeer | - | MP3 | |
| Oilsjt Mjoezik | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Chérie Belgique | 64kbps, aac | AAC | |
| MooyZo | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MOOYZO (MP3) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radyo Gar | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| PROS | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Instrumentals forever (64kbp) | big band, easy listening | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio 854 (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ajoin Music | carnaval | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Nova | hollands, nederlandstalig | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Parkies - Meise, be | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RBS Radio | easy listening, regional | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Kamiel | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Goeiedag Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Parkies | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RBS gold radio | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Accent Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Opsinjoor Volksradio | dutch, flemish | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Mooi Radio 106.6 FM Mechelen,be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Opsinjoor | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Toptechno | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| familieradio enjoy fm | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Land Van Waas (Stream) | all ages | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Centraal 106.7FM | avante-garde, community | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Pallieter Lier, Be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| radio centraal | alternative, world music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Komilfoo FM - 106.9 FM Aarschot | adult contemporary, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Appolo, Wiekevorst, be | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| We Are Various | - | MP3 | |
| Magic Radio Herentals | adult contemporary, oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Reflex | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Groeistad Radio (NL) | pop | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Zele
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Begijnhofmuseum en Museum voor Volkskunde | ||||
| Belfort | ||||
| Bezoekerscentrum Kasteel Marnix de Sint Aldegonde | ||||
| Blauwendael | ||||
| De Salons | ||||
| Edgar Tinelmuseum | ||||
| Eendenkooi | ||||
| Egmontkamer | ||||
| Emile Verhaerenmuseum | ||||
| Emile Verhaerenmuseum | ||||
| Fort Liefkenshoek | ||||
| Fort van Liezele | ||||
| Gallische Hoeve | ||||
| Hall of Fame | ||||
| Heemkundig museum | ||||
| Hertboommolen Museum | ||||
| Het Warenhuis | ||||
| Hof ter Welle | ||||
| Hof van Peene | ||||
| Industrieel Museum Zeeland | ||||
| Jean-Marie Pfaff Museum | ||||
| Kasteel d'Ursel | ||||
| Kasteel Puyenbrug | ||||
| Landbouwmuseum 'De Vedderboom' | ||||
| Leofoon | ||||
| MAP - Curiosum | ||||
| MAP - Den Brei | ||||
| MAP - Mercator | ||||
| MAP - Paviljoen | ||||
| Mercator Huis | ||||
| Mini Museum Mussenzele | ||||
| Molenmuseum | ||||
| Musea Aan het Park | ||||
| Museum 't Vlasschuurken | ||||
| Museum De Vier Ambachten | ||||
| Museum Donkmeer | ||||
| Ons Dorp | ||||
| Oorlogsmuseum Gdynia | ||||
| Pijp- en Tabaksmuseum | ||||
| Poldermuseum | ||||
| Riekend Rustpunt | ||||
| Romain De Saegher | ||||
| Scheepvaartmuseum | ||||
| Scheepvaartmuseum Baasrode | ||||
| Schelpenmuseum Zaamslag | ||||
| Stedelijk Museum 't Gasthuys | ||||
| Stedelijk Museum Lokeren | ||||
| Stoomketelmuseum | ||||
| Streekmuseum De Zilverreiger | ||||
| Tramsite Schepdaal | ||||
| Verbeke Foundation | ||||
| Vleeshuismuseum | ||||
| WOII-verzetsmuseum De Patrijs '44 | ||||
| Zwijvekemuseum |
Libraries in Zele
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC | 0.0 | |||||
| Bib Sint-Gillis-Waas | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Axel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Clementwijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Destelbergen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Haaltert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Haaltert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hulst | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Koewacht | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Laarne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lokeren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Massemen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Melle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Melle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Merchtem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nieuwe Parochie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nieuwerkerken | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nieuwkerken | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ninove | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Opwijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Overbeke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Puurs | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Roosdaal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sas van Gent | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sinaai | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Pauwels | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sluiskil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Temse | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Waasmunster | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Wachtebeke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Wetteren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zaamslag | 0.0 | |||||
| Boekenschuur | 0.0 | |||||
| d'oude school | 0.0 | |||||
| de bib - bibliotheek sint-amands | 0.0 | |||||
| De Bron | 0.0 | |||||
| de Wolfsput | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoofdbibliotheek centrum | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek Denderhoutem | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Dendermonde | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Filiaal Erembodegem | 0.0 | |||||
| POB - Zellik | 0.0 | |||||
| POB Asse-Centrum | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruilbibliotheek Lillo | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadsbibliotheek Aalst | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadsbibliotheek Aalst - ter linden | 0.0 | |||||
| Uitleenpost | 0.0 | |||||
| Uitleenpost Kallo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zele
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boerenmarkt Sinaai | |||||
| Dorpsplein | |||||
| Grote Markt | |||||
| Markt |
Restaurants in Zele
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Zele
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Zele
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Zele
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Zele
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Zele
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Zele
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Zele
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zele
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zele
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Zele
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Zele
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affligem Brouwerij BDS | ||||
| Angerik | ||||
| Bierbrouwerij Vermeersen | ||||
| Brouwerij Aaigem | ||||
| Brouwerij Boelens | ||||
| Brouwerij Bosteels | ||||
| Brouwerij De Block | ||||
| Brouwerij De Rijck | ||||
| Brouwerij De Ryck | ||||
| Brouwerij Eylenbosch | ||||
| Brouwerij Eylenbosch | ||||
| Brouwerij Kestemont | ||||
| Brouwerij Palm | ||||
| Brouwerij The Musketeers | ||||
| Brouwerij Timmermans | ||||
| De Glazentoren | ||||
| De Landtsheer | ||||
| De Proefbrouwerij | ||||
| De Troch | ||||
| Girardin | ||||
| Inova Brewery | ||||
| Microbrouwerij De Backer | ||||
| Mort Subite | ||||
| Mort Subite | ||||
| The Holy Spiritus | ||||
| VBDCK Brewery | ||||
| Vicaris | ||||
| Vrijstaat Vanmol |
Stadiums & Teams in Zele
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Zele
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SnowWorld Antwerpen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Zele
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airport | BRU | Large Airport |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | Large Airport |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) | ANR | Medium Airport |
| Beauvechain Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Chièvres Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Valenciennes-Denain Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Woensdrecht Air Base | WOE | Medium Airport |
| Amougies Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ath/Isieres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Axel Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brasschaat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breda International Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buzet Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Grimbergen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Haamstede Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Hoevenen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maubray Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Melsbroek Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Midden-Zeeland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Namur-Suarlée Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oostmalle Airfield | OBL | Small Airport |
| Overboelare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pont toussaint Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Ghislain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ursel Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Verrebroek Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Zele
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| bpost Zele |
Treatment Centers in Zele
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CAR De Hert | ||
| Kliniek voor Ontwenning | ||
| Psychiatrisch Verzorgingstehuis (PVT) De Warande | ||
| Ter Linde |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zele
29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Eyyub El-Ensari Moskee | |
| Heilig-Hartkerk | |
| Heilige Antonius van Paduakapel | |
| Heilige Ritakapel | |
| Kapel Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Nood | |
| Kapel Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Nood | |
| Kapel Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Banneux | |
| Kapel Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van den Tuimelaar | |
| Kapel Sint-Antonius van Padua | |
| Kapel van de Heilige Wivina | |
| Kapel van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Zeven Weeën | |
| Kruis van Rinkhout | |
| Kruiskapel | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Nood Godskapel | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Noodkapel | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Noodkapel | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Fatima | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Lourdes | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Lourdeskapel | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Zeven Weeënkerk |
Quick Facts
🇧🇪 About Belgium
Public Holidays in Belgium
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Zele
What is the population of Zele?
Zele has a population of 20,236 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 1,221 people per square mile, spread across 16.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zele?
Zele has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.