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Barbençon, Belgium

Wallonia · Belgium

Barbençon is a small town in Wallonia, Belgium with a population of 881. Elevation: 699 ft (213 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

881 Population 209/sq mi density
699 ft Elevation 213 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Barbençon

Barbençon

Barbençon is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Beaumont, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.

People

Population881
Density209/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Population881
Population Density209 / sq mi
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Coordinates50.2232°, 4.2834°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceWallonia
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation45.1 inches (1,145 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.3 inches (24 cm)

About Barbençon

Barbençon is a small town in Belgium (Wallonia) with a population of 881. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet (213 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Barbençon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below Belgium avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates50.2232°N, 4.2834°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

132 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Jan 2, 2021.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 149 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 131 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 148 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 137 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 40 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 8 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 129 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 10 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 107 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 150 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 132 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 130 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 147 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 50 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 149 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 128 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 92 km
Mar 7, 2001 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands M3.6 131 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 22 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium M3.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 38°F (4°C) 3.1 in

Barbençon has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Barbençon

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École communale de Barbençon - Renlies
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Radio Stations near Barbençon

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTBF Viva+ MP3
Mixx FM Charleroi MP3 192 kbps
Radio Emotion (FR) MP3 128 kbps
La Cible 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
CK Radio charleking, charleroi MP3 128 kbps
BUZZ RADIO MP3 128 kbps
Nostalgie New Wave new wave, no ads AAC
CK Bleu classic rock, pop rock MP3 96 kbps
Mélodie FM MP3 160 kbps
Radio Quartz MP3 128 kbps
Radio Music Sambre 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Phare FM (FR) chrétien MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut rtbf MP3
ULTRASON MP3 192 kbps
Emotion MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Barbençon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
AMV - atelier-musée du verre - Site de l’écomusée de l’avesnois
B721 - Trieux du Cheneau
BPS22
Centre Permanent d'Etude de la Nature (CPEN)
Chimay Experience
Écomusée de l'Avesnois
Écomusée de la Batellerie
Écomusée du Bois-du-Luc
Espace 8 Août 1956
Espace Nature
L'Horloge Astronomique
Le Bois du Cazier
Maison de l'Imprimerie
Maison de la Poterie
Mumask
Musée 40-44 - Lieutenant Cook
Musée Alexandre-Louis Martin
Musée de l'Industrie
Musée de la mémoire verrière
Musée de la mine d'Aldino Soloperto
Musée de la Mine et du Développement Durable
Musée de la photographie
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Charleroi
Musée des chasseurs à pieds
Musée des Sciences de Parenville (ULB)
Musée du gazomètre
Musée du miel
Musée du Tram Vicinal
Musée du Verre
Musée Gallo-Romain et Centre d’Interprétation de la Chaussée Romaine
Musée National du Marbre de Rance
Musée Royal de Mariemont
Prieuré de Montaigu
Reconstitution de galerie de mine
Remise à locomotives
Tour Salamandre

Libraries in Barbençon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque Arthur Rimbaud (section adulte)0.0
Bibliothèque Arthur Rimbaud (section jeunesse)0.0
Bibliothéque Charleroi0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale d'Haine-Saint-Pierre0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Binche0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Fontaine-l'Évêque0.0
BIbliothèque communale de Leval0.0
Bibliothèque communale Jules Destrée0.0
Bibliothèque de Couillet0.0
Bibliothéque de Glageon0.0
Bibliothèque de Goutroux0.0
Bibliothèque de Jamioulx0.0
Bibliothèque de Péronnes-Village0.0
Bibliothèque de Ransart0.0
Bibliothèque de Roux0.0
Bibliothèque du Musée de la Photographie0.0
Bibliothèque du T'chapitre0.0
Bibliothèque langlois - section jeunesse0.0
Bibliothèque Langlois - UT - section adulte0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
L'Écrivain public0.0
L'Entre-lignes0.0
La Marche aux Livres0.0
Le 360.0
Le rayon0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Antoons Krings0.0
Médiathèque Médi@Nice0.0
Point Virgule0.0
PointCulture0.0

Farmers Markets in Barbençon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aux Saveurs Pays’Zannes
Marché de Binche
Marché de Chatelineau
Marché de Chatelineau
Marché de Couvin
Marché de Leval
Marché de Mariembourg
Marché de Péronnes-Sainte-Marguerite
Marché de Ressaix
Marché de Thy-le-Château
Marché vespéral
Marché vespéral
Place du Marché
Place du Marché

Restaurants in Barbençon

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Lac de Barbençon - La Brousse

Castles in Barbençon

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Barbençon
Château-ferme de Jette Feuille

Breweries in Barbençon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Belga Beer
Bières de Chimay
Brasserie "La Binchoise"
Brasserie Brootcoorens "Angelus"
Brasserie de Silenrieux
Brasserie de Thiérache
Brasserie des Fagnes
Brasserie du Val de Sambre
Brasserie du Val de Sambre
Brasserie Jordan Philippe
Brasserie Jordan Philippe
Cercle Saint-Germain
I n'y a qu'un bourg
La Binchoise
La Fraternelle
Le Rustique
Unibière
Villa Fazzi's

Stadiums & Teams in Barbençon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Barbençon

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels AirportBRULarge Airport
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Beauvechain Air BaseMedium Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché AirfieldMedium Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Florennes Air BaseMedium Airport
Ath/Isieres AirfieldSmall Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Buzet AerodromeSmall Airport
Cerfontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Goetsenhoven AirfieldSmall Airport
Grimbergen AirfieldSmall Airport
La Flamengrie ULMSmall Airport
Laon-Chambry AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 AirfieldSmall Airport
Maillen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Melsbroek Air BaseSmall Airport
Namur-Suarlée AirfieldSmall Airport
Overboelare AirfieldSmall Airport
Ployart Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont toussaint AirfieldSmall Airport
Rethel-Perthes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Ghislain AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Barbençon

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de Médecine Spécialisée de Courcelles
Centre de médecine spécialisée de Fontaine

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barbençon

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Église Saint-Lambert

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Postal Code
6440

🇧🇪 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 Barbençon

What is the population of Barbençon?

Barbençon has a population of 881 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 209 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barbençon?

Barbençon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 9.3 inches of snow.

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