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Achel, Belgium
Flanders · Belgium
Achel is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 5,365. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Achel
Hamont-Achel is a municipality and city located in the Belgian province of Limburg. It was founded in 1977 by a fusion of the city Hamont and the village Achel. On January 1, 2020, Hamont-Achel had a total population of 14.294. The total area is 43.66 km2 which gives a population density of 315 inhabitants per km2. The municipality houses the Trappist Abbey of Achel, part of which is Brouwerij de Achelse Kluis, one of the 11 Trappist breweries.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,365 |
| Population Density | 586 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.2530°, 5.4798° |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| Country | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| State / Province | Flanders |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.9 inches (1,065 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.4 inches (24 cm) |
About Achel
Achel is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 5,365. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.
Climate in Achel
Achel has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (19°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below Belgium avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 586/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2530°N, 5.4798°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 154 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Achel has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.9").
Schools in Achel
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basisschool De Achellier Statie | - | - | - | - |
| Basisschool De Achellier | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Achel
55 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| jungletrain.net - 24/7 drum and bass (NL) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Omroep Brabant (NL) | news, omroep brabant | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 4 The Music - Dance, House and Techno. Live DJs. (NL) | dance, disco | MP3 320 kbps | |
| L1 Radio (NL) | limburg, lokaal | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Efteling Kids Radio (NL) | children, kids | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Q-Music Limburg (NL) | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Belgian Dance Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Venray (NL) | local, pop | MP3 | |
| Glow FM (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| Omroep Brabant - Radio (NL) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Falcon Radio (NL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTV Maastricht 107.5 (NL) | maastricht, top 40 | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Studio Grensstad | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Langstraat FM (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Maria Nederland (NL) | catholic, catholic talk | MP3 160 kbps | |
| happy.radio (NL) (NL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stichting Streekomroep de Bevelanden SOB FM (NL) | classics, local news | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radion JND (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Zeeuws FM (NL) | various music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rivierenland Radio (2nd server,320k) (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Boo 105.1 FM - Bilzen, be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Trendy FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| W-LLM The Void (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Centrum Radio (NL) | local news, local radio | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Internazionale | italian pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BNL | alternative, culture | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Lokale Radio Lanaken | pop | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Maxhitradio24 (NL) | 60's, 70's | MP3 320 kbps | |
| GothVille Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Columbia AM 1395 (NL) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio A-FM (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| American Forces Network Benelux-The Eagle (NL) | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Fomix (NL) | 90s, clasics | AAC 312 kbps | |
| Omroep Land van Cuijk (2nd server, 320k) (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Lokale Omroep Goirle Radio (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Zuyd (NL) | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pure Classix Radio (NL) | classic hits 60s 70a 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Sunset Radio (NL) | internet radio, song requests | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Voeren - Vroenhoven, Be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| F Test (NL) | 24/7, music | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Omroep Tilburg New (NL) | - | MP3 | |
| Wonderjaren streaming radio (NL) | 80s, 90s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Vera Radio (NL) | middle of the road, nederlands | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Son en Breugel (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Halloo (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio 4 Brainport (192 k MP3) (NL) | music, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio 4 Brainport, Eindhoven (64 k AAC) (NL) | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Rara Radio (NL) | alternative | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Benelux Beringen, be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Studio040 (NL) | pop | MP3 160 kbps | |
| FM Goud Maasland | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| HiTec Radio (NL) | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Sjeffm (NL) | classic hits 60s 70a 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Double Z Radio (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Eileen (NL) | - | OGG |
Museums in Achel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Oude Slot | ||||
| 't Oude Slot | ||||
| Accordeoncollectie | ||||
| Bakkerijmuseum de Grenswachter | ||||
| Bazaar Kastaar | ||||
| Bocholter Brouwerijmuseum | ||||
| Bocholter Brouwerijmuseum | ||||
| Bosmuseum Pijnven | ||||
| Bricks of Wonder | ||||
| Bricks of Wonder | ||||
| Cultuurhuis Bergeijk | ||||
| DAF Museum | ||||
| DAF Museum | ||||
| Draaiorgelmuseum | ||||
| EDAH-Museum | ||||
| Erfgoedhuis | ||||
| Erfgoedhuis | ||||
| Expositie Luchtoorlog | ||||
| Goalmine | ||||
| Grevenbroekmuseum | ||||
| Heemkundig archeologisch museum | ||||
| Het Brueghelmuseum | ||||
| Het Waalres Museum | ||||
| Het Waalres Museum | ||||
| HomeComputerMuseum | ||||
| Jan Visser Museum | ||||
| Kasteel Helmond | ||||
| Kempenmuseum De Acht Zaligheden | ||||
| Kleine-Brogel Air Museum | ||||
| Kunsthal Helmond | ||||
| Liberation Garden | ||||
| Limpressions | ||||
| Molenmuseum | ||||
| Museum Brigade en Garde Prinses Irene | ||||
| Museum Brigade en Garde Prinses Irene | ||||
| Museum De Kolonie | ||||
| Museum De Sigarenmaker | ||||
| Museum Greenville | ||||
| Museum Heemkunde Heppen | ||||
| Museum K-blokken | ||||
| Museum Regiment Limburgse Jagers | ||||
| Museum Regiment Limburgse Jagers | ||||
| Museum van het Kamp van Beverlo | ||||
| Museum voor Vluchtsimulatie | ||||
| Museum W | ||||
| Nederlands Steendruk Museum | ||||
| Nederlands Steendruk Museum | ||||
| Philips Historische Producten | ||||
| Philips Historische Producten | ||||
| Philips Museum | ||||
| Philips Museum | ||||
| PreHistorisch Dorp | ||||
| PreHistorisch Dorp | ||||
| PSV Museum | ||||
| PSV Museum | ||||
| Rijtuigenmuseum | ||||
| Rijtuigenmuseum Valkenswaard | ||||
| Sint-Paulus museum | ||||
| Stadsmuseum | ||||
| Temporary Art Centre | ||||
| Temporary Art Centre | ||||
| Valkerij En Sigaarmakerij Museum | ||||
| Valkerij En Sigaarmakerij Museum | ||||
| Van Abbemuseum | ||||
| Van Abbemuseum | ||||
| Van Gogh Village Museum | ||||
| Van Gogh Village Museum | ||||
| Weverij De Ploeg | ||||
| Weverijmuseum | ||||
| Weverijmuseum | ||||
| ZLDR Luchtfabriek |
Libraries in Achel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bewonersbibliotheek Achtse Barrier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bewonersbibliotheek Achtse Barrier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bewonersbibliotheek Blixems | 0.0 | |||||
| Bewonersbibliotheek Blixems | 0.0 | |||||
| Bewonersbibliotheek Dommelbeemd | 0.0 | |||||
| Bewonersbibliotheek Dommelbeemd | 0.0 | |||||
| Bewonersbibliotheek Mensfort | 0.0 | |||||
| Bewonersbibliotheek Mensfort | 0.0 | |||||
| Bewonersbibliotheek Strijp | 0.0 | |||||
| Bewonersbibliotheek Strijp | 0.0 | |||||
| Bewonersbibliotheek Vitalis Berckelhof | 0.0 | |||||
| Bewonersbibliotheek Vitalis Berckelhof | 0.0 | |||||
| Bewonersbibliotheek Wilgenhof | 0.0 | |||||
| Bewonersbibliotheek Wilgenhof | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Bergeijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Bree | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Budel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Priool Bocholt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek de Wal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Eersel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Geldrop | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Geldrop | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hapert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hechtel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Heeze | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Heeze | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Helmond | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Heusden-Zolder | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Leende | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Leopoldsburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lommel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Maarheeze | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Mierlo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Mierlo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nuenen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nuenen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oudsbergen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oudsbergen vestiging Meeuwen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Pelt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Someren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sterksel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Stramproy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek TU/e | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek TU/e | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Valkenswaard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Weert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibpunt Teutenhof | 0.0 | |||||
| Buurtbibliotheek Archipel Eerdbrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Buurtbibliotheek Archipel Eerdbrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Buurtbibliotheek Stratum | 0.0 | |||||
| Buurtbibliotheek Stratum | 0.0 | |||||
| de Bibliotheek Veldhoven | 0.0 | |||||
| de Bibliotheek Veldhoven | 0.0 | |||||
| de Bibliotheek Waalre | 0.0 | |||||
| de Bibliotheek Waalre | 0.0 | |||||
| Eindhoven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eindhoven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Het Lichthuis | 0.0 | |||||
| Juul Stinissenbibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Dilsen-Stokkem | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Overpelt | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Achel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duurzame Weekmarkt Wilhelminaplein | |||||
| Gerardusplein | |||||
| Hof | |||||
| Marktplein | |||||
| Weekmarkt Valkenswaard | |||||
| Woensdag markt | |||||
| Woensdag markt | |||||
| Woenselse Markt |
Hotels in Achel
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Achel
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Achel
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Achel
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Achel
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Achel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beerze | ||||
| Bierbrouwerij Dommelsch | ||||
| Brouwerij het Veem | ||||
| Brouwerij het Veem | ||||
| Café 100 Watt | ||||
| Café 100 Watt | ||||
| De Brouwerij Vandeoirsprong | ||||
| Herberg | ||||
| Het Aerts Paradijs | ||||
| JD Brewery | ||||
| Kasteelbrouwerij De Dool | ||||
| Lighttown Brewers | ||||
| Lighttown Brewers | ||||
| Van Moll | ||||
| Van Moll |
Stadiums & Teams in Achel
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Philips Stadion | ||
| Pieter van den Hoogenband Zwemstadion |
Ski Resorts Near Achel
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Valley Peer Ski & Snowboardcentre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| De Schans | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Achel
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | Large Airport |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | MST | Large Airport |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | Large Airport |
| Beauvechain Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Geilenkirchen Air Base | GKE | Medium Airport |
| Gilze Rijen Air Base | GLZ | Medium Airport |
| Kempen Airport Budel | - | Medium Airport |
| Kleine Brogel Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Liège Airport | LGG | Medium Airport |
| Volkel Air Base | UDE | Medium Airport |
| Aachen-Merzbrück Airport | AAH | Small Airport |
| Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Genk Zwartberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Goch-Asperden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Goetsenhoven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Heinsberg-Selfkant Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kiewit Airfield Hasselt | - | Small Airport |
| Leopoldsburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Malden Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nistelrode Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Oostmalle Airfield | OBL | Small Airport |
| Schaffen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schinveld Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Sint-Truiden / Brustem Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Theux (Verviers) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Venlo Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Weelde Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Zutendaal Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Achel
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Handenkliniek Eindhoven | ||
| Helder kliniek | ||
| Libra Revalidatie | ||
| Mildred Clinics | ||
| PoliDirect Eindhoven | ||
| Stichting Zuidzorg | ||
| Stroomz De Akkers | ||
| Stroomz Tongelre | ||
| Veltman kliniek | ||
| Visus | ||
| Vitalis Brunswijck | ||
| Xpert clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Achel
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Heilige Kruisvindingskerk | |
| Kapel O.L.V. van de Vrede | |
| Kapel OL Vrouw Beverbekerdijk | |
| Kapel OL Vrouw van de Witteberg | |
| Kapel van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw in de Nood | |
| Sint-Jozefskapelletje | |
| Sint-Monulphus en Gondulphuskerk |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Belgium
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Achel
What is the population of Achel?
Achel has a population of 5,365 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 586 people per square mile, spread across 9.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Achel?
Achel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.9 inches, with 9.4 inches of snow.