Aalst, Flanders

Aalst: city in East Flanders, Belgium

About

Quick Facts about Aalst

Population 85,715
Country Belgium
State Flanders (Belgium)
County Provincie Oost-Vlaanderen
Different from Elst
Postal code 9320, 9308, 9300, 9300–9320, 9310
Phone Area Codes 053
Area 78.12 km2
Official name Aalst
Has part Baardegem, Erembodegem, Nieuwerkerken, Herdersem
Annual number of weddings 326
Latitude & Longitude 50.9333,4.0333
Patron saint Martin of Tours
Altitude 46 feet / 14 meters
Capital Aalst
Capital city Aalst is capital of Land of Aalst
Time Zone UTC+01:00
Local time 16:36:59 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Aalst is located at 50°55'60"N 4°1'60"E (50.9333333, 4.0333333). It has 6 neighbors: Opwijk, Lede, Lebbeke, Haaltert, Dendermonde and Denderleeuw.

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Official website of Aalst

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2008 78,271 - census
2018 85,715 8.68% census
9300, Alost