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 WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 78,271 | - | census |
| 2018 | 85,715 | 8.68% | census |
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