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Zelzate, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Zelzate is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 11,901. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,901 Population 2,066/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Zelzate

Zelzate

Zelzate is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality only comprises the town of Zelzate proper. In 2021, Zelzate had a total population of 13,124. The total area is 13.71 km2.

People

Population11,901
Density2,066/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population11,901
Population Density2,066 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates51.1896°, 3.8078°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceFlanders
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,015 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.1 inches (15 cm)

About Zelzate

Zelzate is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 11,901. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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 Zelzate

Zelzate 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.5°C / 40°F 2.6° / 6.4° 58.7
Feb 4.7°C / 40°F 2.6° / 6.8° 52.0
Mar 7°C / 45°F 4.4° / 9.6° 44.1
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F 6.9° / 13.3° 34.9
May 13.5°C / 56°F 10.2° / 16.8° 50.7
Jun 16.3°C / 61°F 13° / 19.6° 64.4
Jul 18.6°C / 65°F 15.4° / 21.8° 74.4
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 15.6° / 22° 79.2
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 13.4° / 19° 72.0
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 10.1° / 14.8° 75.5
Nov 8.4°C / 47°F 6.5° / 10.4° 77.6
Dec 5.4°C / 42°F 3.5° / 7.2° 74.4
Zelzate experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Belgium avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density2,066/sq mi
Coordinates51.1896°N, 3.8078°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 139 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 129 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 79 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 112 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 127 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 141 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 122 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 148 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 148 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 149 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 140 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 82 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 132 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 145 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 132 km
Mar 7, 2001 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands M3.6 148 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 143 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium M3.5 134 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 100 km
Apr 13, 1992 Belgium M3.4 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Zelzate has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Zelzate

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Het Krekeltje - - - -
Vrije Basisschool Sint-Laurens Zelzate-Centrum - - - -
Secundair Onderwijs Zelzate Wachtebeke Sint-Laurens Campus Zelzate - - - -
Vrije Basisschool Sint-Laurens Zelzate-Centrum - - - -
Campus Erasmus - - - -
De Krekel - - - -
Vrije Basisschool Sint-Laurens Zelzate-West - - - -
Vrije Basisschool Sint-Laurens Zelzate-West - - - -
Het Krekeltje - - - -
Basisschool De Cocon - - - -
Sint-Laurens Campus Zelzate (Centrum) - - - -
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Radio Stations near Zelzate

38 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nova (FR) alternative, pop MP3 128 kbps
Topradio TopRetroArena 90s, dance AAC+ 96 kbps
Omroep Zeeland Radio (NL) classics, folk MP3 128 kbps
Family Radio (US) alistair begg, bible AAC+ 64 kbps
vrt klara high quality - MP3
Radio Plus Gent 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Topradio TopBam hard techno, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Instrumentals Forever big band, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
Goldies Radio oldies MP3 128 kbps
' t Is Vloms Affligem, be - MP3 128 kbps
VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen - AAC
CityMusic aalst, local radio MP3 192 kbps
KilRock (NL) - AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio TRL - MP3 320 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
Radio Sputnik (NL) electronic, house OGG
Groeistad Radio (NL) pop MP3 160 kbps
dizgo radio fm (NL) italo-disco MP3 320 kbps
Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Land Van Waas (Stream) all ages MP3 160 kbps
Go Radio (GB) - MP3 128 kbps
Oilsjt Mjoezik - MP3 192 kbps
familieradio enjoy fm - MP3 160 kbps
Toptechno - MP3 128 kbps
Accent Radio - MP3 192 kbps
RBS gold radio - MP3 160 kbps
Goeiedag Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Kamiel - MP3 192 kbps
RBS Radio easy listening, regional MP3 160 kbps
Radio Nova hollands, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
Ajoin Music carnaval MP3 192 kbps
Radio 854 (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Instrumentals forever (64kbp) big band, easy listening AAC 64 kbps
PROS oldies MP3 128 kbps
MOOYZO (MP3) - MP3 192 kbps
MooyZo - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Zelzate

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Wienkeltje van Wullempje
Arnold Vander Haeghen
Bardelare museum
Belfort
Beroepenhuis
Bezoekerscentrum / Dorpshuis
Bosinfocentrum
Caermersklooster
De Buffer
De school van toen
De Wereld van Kina
De wereld van Kina: de Tuin
Design Museum Gent
Doornzelemolen
Edgar Tinelmuseum
Eendenkooi
Gallische Hoeve
Gekkefietsenmuseum
Ghent University Museum
Heemkundig museum
Het Burgerlijk Godshuis - Oorlogsmuseum
Het Warenhuis
Huis van Alijn
Industrieel Museum Zeeland
Kasteel Puyenbrug
Klooster Zusters van Liefde
Kunsthal Gent
Kunsthal Sint-Pietersabdij
Lakenhalle
Motormuseum
Museum 't Vlasschuurken
Museum De Vier Ambachten
Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens
Museum Donkmeer
Museum Dr. Guislain
Museum Gevaert-Minne
Museum Gust De Smet
Museum Het Bolwerk
Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Industry
Museum voor de geschiedenis van de wetenschappen van de R.U.G.
Museum voor Stenen Voorwerpen
Oorlogsmuseum
Oorlogsmuseum Gdynia
Riekend Rustpunt
S.M.A.K.
Schelpenmuseum Zaamslag
Schoolmuseum “Schooltijd”
Stadsmuseum Gent
Stedelijk Museum Lokeren
Streekcentrum Huysmanshoeve
Tuin van Kina
Verbeke Foundation
Visserijmuseum Breskens

Libraries in Zelzate

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek Axel0.0
Bibliotheek Biervliet0.0
Bibliotheek Breskens0.0
Bibliotheek De Pinte0.0
Bibliotheek De Pinte0.0
Bibliotheek Destelbergen0.0
Bibliotheek Ertvelde0.0
Bibliotheek Evergem0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Hoek0.0
Bibliotheek Hulst0.0
Bibliotheek IJzendijke0.0
Bibliotheek Kaprijke0.0
Bibliotheek Kloosterzande0.0
Bibliotheek Koewacht0.0
Bibliotheek Laarne0.0
Bibliotheek Landegem0.0
Bibliotheek Landegem0.0
Bibliotheek Lembeke0.0
Bibliotheek Lokeren0.0
Bibliotheek Lovendegem0.0
Bibliotheek Lovendegem0.0
Bibliotheek Massemen0.0
Bibliotheek Melle0.0
Bibliotheek Melle0.0
Bibliotheek Merelbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Merelbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Nazareth0.0
Bibliotheek Overbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Philippine0.0
Bibliotheek Sas van Gent0.0
Bibliotheek Sinaai0.0
Bibliotheek Sluiskil0.0
Bibliotheek Terneuzen0.0
Bibliotheek Vogelwaarde0.0
Bibliotheek Waarschoot0.0
Bibliotheek Wachtebeke0.0
Bibliotheek Wetteren0.0
Bibliotheek Zaamslag0.0
Bibliotheek Zomergem0.0
Bloemekenswijk0.0
Boekentoren0.0
Boekentoren0.0
Brugse Poort0.0
Brugse Poort0.0
BYB Schoonmeersen0.0
BYB Schoonmeersen0.0
De Bron0.0
De Krook0.0
Drongen0.0
Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte0.0
Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte0.0
Gemeentelijke bibliotheek Assenede0.0
Ledeberg0.0
Ledeberg0.0
Leespunt Oudelande0.0
Leespunt Ovezande0.0
Mariakerke0.0
Mariakerke0.0
Mediatheek Frans0.0
Mediatheek Frans0.0
Nieuw Gent0.0
Nieuw Gent0.0
Oostakker0.0
Oostakker0.0
Sint-Amandsberg0.0
Sint-Amandsberg0.0
Sint-Denijs-Westrem0.0
Stadsbibliotheek Aalst0.0
Stadsbibliotheek Aalst - ter linden0.0
Uitleenpost 't Lijsternest0.0
Uitleenpost 't Lijsternest0.0
Vrije Bibliotheek Zevergem0.0
Vrije Bibliotheek Zevergem0.0
Watersportbaan0.0
Watersportbaan0.0
Westveld0.0
Westveld0.0
Wijkbibliotheek Gentbrugge0.0
Wijkbibliotheek Gentbrugge0.0
Wondelgem0.0
Zwijnaarde0.0
Zwijnaarde0.0

Farmers Markets in Zelzate

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bloemenmarkt
Bloemenmarkt
Boerenmarkt
Boerenmarkt
Boerenmarkt "De Toekomst"
Boerenmarkt "De Toekomst"
Boerenmarkt Blaisantvest
Boerenmarkt Blaisantvest
Boerenmarkt Sinaai
ceremonieplein
Dorpsplein
Grote Markt
Lousbergmarkt
Lousbergmarkt
Markt
Moscou Markt
Moscou Markt
Tweedehands fietsenmarkt
Tweedehands fietsenmarkt

Hotels in Zelzate

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Den Hof

Restaurants in Zelzate

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Broodjes en pastabar carpe diem
de lekkerbek
Den Hof
La Dolce Vita
Mama Mia
Salt 'n Pepper

Cafes in Zelzate

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tearoom Cortado

Clinics in Zelzate

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Medisch Centrum Zelzate

Veterinaries in Zelzate

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BE #299755632
Frieda Erven

Bus Stations in Zelzate

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zelzate

Gas Stations in Zelzate

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BE #311430097
Gabriëls
Gulf
Panos
PMO
TotalEnergies

Banks in Zelzate

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Belfius
KBC

Gyms in Zelzate

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
Jims

Breweries in Zelzate

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bierbrouwerij Vermeersen
De Proefbrouwerij
Huisbrouwerij Den Tseut
Microbrouwerij De Backer
Stroom Brewery
Stroom Brewery
The Holy Spiritus

Stadiums & Teams in Zelzate

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Zelzate

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SnowWorld Antwerpen 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Zelzate

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels AirportBRULarge Airport
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)ANRMedium Airport
Chièvres Air Base-Medium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Woensdrecht Air BaseWOEMedium 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
Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield-Small Airport
Maubray Airfield-Small Airport
Melsbroek Air Base-Small Airport
Midden-Zeeland Airfield-Small Airport
Moorsele Airfield-Small Airport
Overboelare Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Ghislain Airfield-Small Airport
Ursel Air Base-Small Airport
Verrebroek Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Zelzate

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Zelzate Centrum

Treatment Centers in Zelzate

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cardea Clinic
De Sleutel
Medisch centrum Evergem
Psychiatrisch Verzorgingstehuis (PVT) De Warande
Sarasin Clinic
Totaalpraktijk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zelzate

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kerk Zelzate
Sint-Antonius van Paduakerk
Sint-Barbarakerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Postal Code
9042

🇧🇪 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 Zelzate

What is the population of Zelzate?

Zelzate has a population of 11,901 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 2,066 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zelzate?

Zelzate 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.

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