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Zomergem, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Zomergem is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 8,158. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

8,158 Population 708/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Zomergem

Zomergem

Zomergem is a town and former municipality located in the Flanders and in the province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality comprises the towns of Oostwinkel, Ronsele and Zomergem proper. On 1 January 2018, Zomergem had a total population of 8,466. The total area is 38.78 km2.

People

Population8,158
Density708/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population8,158
Population Density708 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates51.1199°, 3.5650°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceFlanders
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation40.5 inches (1,030 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.8 inches (17 cm)

About Zomergem

Zomergem is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 8,158. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 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 40.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Zomergem 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 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Belgium avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²)
Population Density708/sq mi
Coordinates51.1199°N, 3.5650°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on May 25, 2018.

Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 145 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 74 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 110 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 115 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 134 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 136 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 120 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 89 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 150 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 144 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 97 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 134 km
Jun 11, 1993 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium M3.3 137 km
Aug 10, 1991 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium M3.2 150 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 79 km
Nov 10, 2001 3 km WNW of Opgrimbie, Belgium M3.2 146 km
Aug 12, 1990 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium M3.1 130 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 61 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 141 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in

Zomergem has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Zomergem

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Basisschool De Zandloper
Campus Lievegem - Middenschool SV
Basisschool Sint-Martinus
Campus Lievegem - Bovenbouw SL
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Radio Stations near Zomergem

46 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nova (FR) alternative, pop MP3 128 kbps
VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen MP3
Topradio TopRetroArena 90s, dance AAC+ 96 kbps
Omroep Zeeland Radio (NL) classics, folk MP3 128 kbps
ICI NORD (FR) régionale UNKNOWN
Galaxie New Wave (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie FM 95.30 (FR) 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
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone (FR) chill, chillout MP3
Villa Bota MP3 320 kbps
PINK! pop, pop music MP3 128 kbps
VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen AAC
Galaxie Radio (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Monique 963 Gold (NL) 60's, 70's MP3 192 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient (FR) ambient, meditation OGG
Radio Goldenwave (US) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
CityMusic aalst, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Family Radio (East) (US) AAC+ 64 kbps
ISEKOI Radio (FR) dance, dnb OGG
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be MP3 320 kbps
Radio FM Gold hits, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio TRL MP3 320 kbps
KilRock (NL) AAC+ 96 kbps
radio qui chifel MP3 256 kbps
Groeistad Radio (NL) pop MP3 160 kbps
ONIB Radio MP3
ONIB Disco MP3 192 kbps
Roots Legacy (FR) MP3 224 kbps
Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) MP3 128 kbps
PROS oldies MP3 128 kbps
familieradio enjoy fm MP3 160 kbps
KL85 (NL) MP3 128 kbps
WRadio dance music, electronic MP3 192 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
Oilsjt Mjoezik MP3 192 kbps
Ajoin Music carnaval MP3 192 kbps
Radio 854 (US) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Zomergem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arnold Vander Haeghen
Atelier Martin Wallaert
Atelier Roger Raveel
Bardelare museum
Belfort
Belfort
Beroepenhuis
Bezoekerscentrum / Dorpshuis
Bizarium
Bosinfocentrum
Caermersklooster
Canada - Poland War Museum
Cultuurforum Aardenburg
De school van toen
De Wereld van Kina
De wereld van Kina: de Tuin
Design Museum Gent
Doornzelemolen
Expo 'Vogels in het Zwin'
Fuchsiatuin Zomerweelde
Gallische Hoeve
Gekkefietsenmuseum
Ghent University Museum
Het Burgerlijk Godshuis - Oorlogsmuseum
HIPPO.WAR
Huis van Alijn
Industrieel Museum Zeeland
Klooster Zusters van Liefde
Kunsthal Gent
Kunsthal Sint-Pietersabdij
Lakenhalle
Motormuseum
Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens
Museum Dr. Guislain
Museum Gevaert-Minne
Museum Gust De Smet
Museum Het Bolwerk
Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Industry
Museum van Deinze en de Leiestreek
Museum voor de geschiedenis van de wetenschappen van de R.U.G.
Museum voor Stenen Voorwerpen
Oorlogsmuseum
Plattelandscentrum
Provinciaal Archeocentrum Velzeke (AVE)
Roger Raveelmuseum
S.M.A.K.
Stadsmuseum Gent
Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo
Streekcentrum Huysmanshoeve
Tuin van Kina

Libraries in Zomergem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek "t Kraaiennest"0.0
Bibliotheek Aarsele0.0
bibliotheek afdeling Ruiselede0.0
Bibliotheek Biervliet0.0
Bibliotheek De Pinte0.0
Bibliotheek De Pinte0.0
Bibliotheek Deinze0.0
Bibliotheek Destelbergen0.0
Bibliotheek Ertvelde0.0
Bibliotheek Evergem0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Gavere0.0
Bibliotheek Hoek0.0
Bibliotheek IJzendijke0.0
Bibliotheek Kaprijke0.0
Bibliotheek Landegem0.0
Bibliotheek Landegem0.0
Bibliotheek Lembeke0.0
Bibliotheek Lovendegem0.0
Bibliotheek Lovendegem0.0
Bibliotheek Melle0.0
Bibliotheek Melle0.0
Bibliotheek Merelbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Merelbeke0.0
Bibliotheek Nazareth0.0
Bibliotheek Oostburg0.0
Bibliotheek Oosterzele0.0
Bibliotheek Philippine0.0
Bibliotheek Sas van Gent0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Maria-Aalter0.0
Bibliotheek Waarschoot0.0
Bibliotheek Waregem0.0
Bibliotheek Zomergem0.0
Bibliotheek Zulte0.0
Bloemekenswijk0.0
Boekentoren0.0
Boekentoren0.0
Brugse Poort0.0
Brugse Poort0.0
BYB Schoonmeersen0.0
BYB Schoonmeersen0.0
De Krook0.0
Drongen0.0
Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte0.0
Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte0.0
Gemeentelijke bibliotheek Assenede0.0
Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek Aalter0.0
Hoofdbibliotheek Wielsbeke0.0
Ledeberg0.0
Ledeberg0.0
Mariakerke0.0
Mariakerke0.0
Mediatheek Frans0.0
Mediatheek Frans0.0
Nieuw Gent0.0
Nieuw Gent0.0
Oostakker0.0
Oostakker0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Maldegem0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Sint-Laureins0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Tielt0.0
Restauratie atelier0.0
Sint-Amandsberg0.0
Sint-Amandsberg0.0
Sint-Denijs-Westrem0.0
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 Zomergem

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

Restaurants in Zomergem

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

't Zoet Gemoed
De Scheve Zeven

Veterinaries in Zomergem

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karen Verdegem

Gas Stations in Zomergem

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BE #7004646471
Power

Banks in Zomergem

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belfius
Fintro
VDK bank

Breweries in Zomergem

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brouwerij De Poes
Brouwerij Van Renterghem
Bryggja
Dikke Jan
Huisbrouwerij Den Tseut
Stroom Brewery
Stroom Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Zomergem

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zomergem

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Ath/Isieres AirfieldSmall Airport
Axel GlidersiteSmall Airport
Haamstede GlidersiteSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubray AirfieldSmall Airport
Midden-Zeeland AirfieldSmall Airport
Moorsele AirfieldSmall Airport
Overboelare AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Ghislain AirfieldSmall Airport
Ursel Air BaseSmall Airport
Verrebroek Private AirstripSmall Airport
Zuienkerke Sport Aviation AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Zomergem

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cardea Clinic
De Sleutel
Medisch centrum Evergem
Sarasin Clinic
Totaalpraktijk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zomergem

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Durmenkruis
Kapel Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Gedurige Bijstand
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekapel
Sint-Martinuskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Area
38.8 km² (15.0 mi²)
Postal Code
9930
Website
zomergem.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 Zomergem

What is the population of Zomergem?

Zomergem has a population of 8,158 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 708 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zomergem?

Zomergem 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 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches, with 6.8 inches of snow.

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