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Bilzen, Belgium
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Bilzen is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 29,622. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bilzen
Bilzen is a former municipality and city located in the Belgian province of Limburg.
People
Climate
| Population | 29,622 |
| Population Density | 4,052 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8733°, 5.5184° |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| Country | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| State / Province | Flanders |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.3 inches (1,175 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.1 inches (20 cm) |
About Bilzen
Bilzen is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 29,622. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.
Climate in Bilzen
Bilzen has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 759 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below Belgium avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,052/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8733°N, 5.5184°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Bilzen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (2.0").
Schools in Bilzen
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vrije Basisschool voor Buitengewoon Onderwijs - Klavertje 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Sint-Lambertuscollege | - | - | - | - |
| Technisch Instituut Sint-Jozef | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije Basisschool Sint-Mauritius | - | - | - | - |
| GO! Atheneum Martinus | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije Basisschool Sint-Mauritius | - | - | - | - |
| Sint-Martinusschool | - | - | - | - |
| GO! Basisschool GoBiLijn | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije Basisschool 't Piepelke | - | - | - | - |
| Heilig-Grafinstituut | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bilzen
27 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 Radio (NL) | limburg, lokaal | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Belgian Dance Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Q-Music Limburg (NL) | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| RTBF VivaCité Liège | rtbf | MP3 | |
| Falcon Radio (NL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Warm FM 104.2 | electronic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Centrum Radio (NL) | local news, local radio | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Trendy FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Happy Sound Music (NL) | 24/7, afro house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| W-LLM The Void (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Internazionale | italian pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BNL | alternative, culture | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Boo 105.1 FM - Bilzen, be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTV Maastricht 107.5 (NL) | maastricht, top 40 | MP3 320 kbps | |
| LFM Radio (FR) | outre-mer | MP3 192 kbps | |
| American Forces Network Benelux-The Eagle (NL) | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| GothVille Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vera Radio (NL) | middle of the road, nederlands | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio ZO-NWS (NL) | local music, local news | MP3 | |
| Lokale Radio Lanaken | pop | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Benelux Beringen, be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Zuyd (NL) | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FM Goud Maasland | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Omroep Voeren - Vroenhoven, Be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RCF Liège | christian | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Sjeffm (NL) | classic hits 60s 70a 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Double Z Radio (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Bilzen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarium & Museum | ||||
| Arbalétriers | ||||
| Archéoforum | ||||
| Archeologisch Museum | ||||
| Belevingscentrum Graaf | ||||
| Belevingscentrum Herkenrode | ||||
| Blegny-Mine - Puits Marie | ||||
| Bonnefantenmuseum | ||||
| Briconeum | ||||
| Brug van Vroenhoven | ||||
| Bureau Europa | ||||
| Carnavalmuseum Mechelen-aan-de-Maas | ||||
| Charbonnage de Blegny-Mine | ||||
| Club des Chercheurs et Correspondants Cheminot | ||||
| De Schatkamer | ||||
| Dynastiemuseum | ||||
| Emile Van Dorenmuseum | ||||
| Flint Museum | ||||
| Fruitbelevingscentrum | ||||
| Gallo-Roman Museum | ||||
| Géologium du Broukay | ||||
| Goalmine | ||||
| Heilig Paterke | ||||
| Het Stadsmus | ||||
| Het Stadsmus | ||||
| Historial du Fort de Loncin | ||||
| Historiehuis van de Maasvallei | ||||
| Kapel van Verbeelding | ||||
| Kunstuur | ||||
| La Boverie | ||||
| Le Grand Curtius | ||||
| Limpressions | ||||
| Maastricht Museum | ||||
| MadMusée | ||||
| Maison de la Métallurgie MMIL | ||||
| Maison de la Montagne Saint Pierre | ||||
| Maison de la science | ||||
| Maison du Souvenir | ||||
| Marres | ||||
| Mijndepot | ||||
| Modemuseum Hasselt | ||||
| Moerenpoort | ||||
| Municipal Carillon Museum | ||||
| Musée d'Ansembourg | ||||
| Musée de la Fraise et de la Vie d'Antan | ||||
| Musée de la Hesbaye | ||||
| Musée de la Vie Wallonne | ||||
| Musée de la ville de Herstal | ||||
| Musée des Transports en commun de Wallonie | ||||
| Musée gallo-romain | ||||
| Musée Gretry | ||||
| Musée Liégeois du Luminaire | ||||
| Musée Saroléa | ||||
| Musée Wittert | ||||
| Museum aan het Vrijthof | ||||
| Museum Greenville | ||||
| Museum Het Ursulinenconvent/ Familiemuseum/ Café en Winkel/ Dubois/ Apothekerstuin/ VVV/ Breusterbrouwers | ||||
| Museum of Illusions | ||||
| Museum van de Mijnwerkerswoning | ||||
| Museum Villa Verbeelding | ||||
| Museum Zoe was Alleke | ||||
| Museumkelder Derlon | ||||
| Nationaal Jenevermuseum | ||||
| Natuurhistorisch Museum Maastricht | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum Bokrijk | ||||
| Schatten van de Sint-Odulphuskerk | ||||
| Teseum | ||||
| Théâtre des Marionnettes Royal Ancien Impérial Musée Tchantchès | ||||
| Treasury of the Basilica of Saint Servatius | ||||
| Trésor de Liège | ||||
| Trinkhall museum | ||||
| Vestingmuseum Maastricht | ||||
| Waterburcht Pietersheim | ||||
| World War II Memory Museum | ||||
| ZLDR Luchtfabriek |
Libraries in Bilzen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 0.0 | |||||
| Architecture | 0.0 | |||||
| B3 Centre de ressources et de créativité de la Province de Liège | 0.0 | |||||
| Bédéothèques | 0.0 | |||||
| Bédéothèques | 0.0 | |||||
| Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibiliothèques communales | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliomédia | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Borgloon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Boekerij Riemst | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Kimpel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Diepenbeek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Eijsden, Jeugdafdeling | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Eijsden, Volwassenen afdeling | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Genk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hasselt - Kuringen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hasselt Limburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Heusden-Zolder | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hoeselt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lanaken | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Meerssen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oudsbergen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oudsbergen vestiging Meeuwen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Stein | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Tongeren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheekservicepunt Heer | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheekservicepunt Malpertuis | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Heure | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Droixhe-Bressoux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Fétinne-Vennes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Fétinne-Vennes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'École Supérieure des Arts Saint-Luc Liège | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'École Supérieure des Arts Saint-Luc Liège | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Robertmont | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Robertmont | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Gilles | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Gilles | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Vottem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Botresses | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Botresses | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Séminaire de Liège | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Séminaire de Liège | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Thier-à-Liège | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Emile Jeanne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Emile Jeanne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque locale Glons-Saint-Victor | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique des Monts | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique des Monts | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Publique Saint Remacle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-Barthélemy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-Lambert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Tout va bien | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Tout va bien | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre d'Études et de Documentation Sociales asbl | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre d'Études et de Documentation Sociales asbl | 0.0 | |||||
| De Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke Openbare bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Het Lichthuis | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoofdbibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Langues et littérature romanes | 0.0 | |||||
| Langues et littérature romanes | 0.0 | |||||
| Langues et littératures germaniques | 0.0 | |||||
| Langues et littératures germaniques | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of Things | 0.0 | |||||
| Maastricht City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maastricht University - Randwyck Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Dilsen-Stokkem | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Lanaken | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek Wellen | 0.0 | |||||
| Philosophie et communication | 0.0 | |||||
| Philosophie et communication | 0.0 | |||||
| René Henoumont | 0.0 | |||||
| René Henoumont | 0.0 | |||||
| Salle de lecture (20 Août) | 0.0 | |||||
| Salle de lecture (20 Août) | 0.0 | |||||
| Sciences historiques | 0.0 | |||||
| Sciences historiques | 0.0 | |||||
| Tapijn Learning Spaces | 0.0 | |||||
| Universiteitsbibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| University library Hasselt | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bilzen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brocante de Saint-Pholien | |||||
| Brocante de Saint-Pholien | |||||
| Brocante de Saint-Pholien | |||||
| Brocante de Saint-Pholien | |||||
| Brocante de Saint-Pholien | |||||
| De Biomarkt | |||||
| Marché de Herstal | |||||
| Marché de la Batte | |||||
| Marché de la Batte | |||||
| Marché de la Batte | |||||
| Marché de la Batte | |||||
| Marché de la Batte | |||||
| Marché de la Batte | |||||
| Marché matinal de Liège | |||||
| Markt Hasselt | |||||
| Marktplein | |||||
| Meerssen |
Restaurants in Bilzen
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bilzen
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bilzen
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Bilzen
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Bilzen
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bilzen
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bilzen
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bilzen
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bilzen
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bilzen
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bilzen
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bilzen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biobrouwerij Jessenhofke | ||||
| Brasserie de Warsage | ||||
| Brasserie Warsage | ||||
| Brouwerij Toeteler | ||||
| Chaudron des Macrales | ||||
| Kasteelbrouwerij De Dool | ||||
| Waroux |
Stadiums & Teams in Bilzen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bilzen
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val de Wanne (ski alpin) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Alpin Ovifat | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Valley Peer Ski & Snowboardcentre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Bilzen
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | Large Airport |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | MST | Large Airport |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | Large 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 |
| Aachen-Merzbrück Airport | AAH | Small Airport |
| Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elsenborn Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Genk Zwartberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Goetsenhoven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Heinsberg-Selfkant Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kiewit Airfield Hasselt | - | Small Airport |
| Leopoldsburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maillen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Namur-Suarlée Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schaffen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schinveld Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Sint-Truiden / Brustem Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spa-La Sauvenière 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 Bilzen
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Dome | ||
| Centre Médical La Chapelle | ||
| Centre PSE Promotion de la santé à l'école | ||
| Institut Ernest Malvoz | ||
| ISoSL Services Les Pléiades | ||
| L'intervalle | ||
| La clinique Mont Saint-Martin | ||
| Maison de garde | ||
| Maison médicale La Passerelle | ||
| PRANAclinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bilzen
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Diyanet Bilal Habesi Moskee | |
| Moskee Al Mouhsinine | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekapel | |
| Sint-Mauritiuskerk |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Belgium
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bilzen
What is the population of Bilzen?
Bilzen has a population of 29,622 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 4,052 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bilzen?
Bilzen 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 65°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.3 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.