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Charleroi, Belgium
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Charleroi is a large city in Wallonia, Belgium with a population of 200,132. Elevation: 446 ft (136 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Charleroi
Charleroi is a city and a municipality of Wallonia, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. It is the largest city in both Hainaut and Wallonia. The city is situated in the valley of the Sambre, in the south-west of Belgium, not far from the border with France. By 1 January 2008, the total population of Charleroi was 201,593. The metropolitan area, including the outer commuter zone, covers an area of 1,462 square kilometres (564 sq mi) with a total population of 522,522 by 1 January 2008, ranking it as the 5th most populous in Belgium after Brussels, Antwerp, Liège, and Ghent. The inhabitants are called Carolorégiens or simply Carolos.
People
Climate
| Population | 200,132 |
| Population Density | 107,598 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.4114°, 4.4445° |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| Country | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| State / Province | Wallonia |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.9 inches (1,040 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
About Charleroi
Charleroi is a large city in Belgium (Wallonia) with a population of 200,132. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet (136 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.
Climate in Charleroi
Charleroi has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 874 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below Belgium avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 107,598/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4114°N, 4.4445°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 173 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Charleroi has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.2").
Colleges & Universities in Charleroi
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athenee Royal Baudouin I Er | College | - | , |
| Campus Helha/IESCA/UCL | University | - | , |
| Centre de formation de Floriffoux | College | - | Visit → |
| Centre de formation de Saint-Servais 2 | College | - | Visit → |
| Centre IFAPME de Charleroi | College | - | , |
| Collège de Bonne-Espérance | College | - | , |
| Condorcet - Sciences motrices et santé publique | College | - | , |
| Décanat | University | - | , |
| ECEPS Marcinelle | University | - | , |
| École d'Arts et Métiers d'Erquelinnes | College | - | Visit → |
| École d'Horticulture | College | - | , |
| Epnam | College | - | , |
| Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech ULG | University | - | Visit → |
| Haute ecole Albert Jacquard | College | - | Visit → |
| Haute École Condorcet | College | - | , |
| Haute École Louvain en Hainaut | College | - | Visit → |
| HELHa | University | - | , |
| HELHa - site ISAT-ISIC | College | - | Visit → |
| Helha - Iesca | University | - | , |
| HELHa - Site de Gosselies | College | - | , |
| HELHa - Site Montignies 2 | University | - | , |
| HEPH - Condorcet | University | - | , |
| IETS - Institut d'Enseignement Technique Secondaire | University | - | , |
| IFAPME | College | - | Visit → |
| IMP école-clinique | University | - | , |
| Institut des Métiers de la Construction et de l’Environnement d'Erquelinnes | College | - | , |
| Institut Provincial Charles Deliège | College | - | , |
| Institut Provincial de Nursing du Centre | College | - | , |
| Institut Provincial des Arts et Métiers de Centre - Ecaussinnes | University | - | Visit → |
| Institut Provincial Lise Thiry | University | - | , |
| Institut St Aubain - Ste Elisabeth - Ecole d'Infirmières | University | - | , |
| Institut Supérieur Plus Oultre - Site de Savoie | University | - | Visit → |
| Institut Supérieur Plus Oultre - Site Saint-Paul | University | - | Visit → |
| Internat Iesca | University | - | , |
| Maison Lemaitre | University | - | , |
| Plateau Warocqué | College | - | , |
| Séminaire Notre-Dame | College | - | , |
| UCharleroi | University | - | , |
| UCL/Helha - Site de Charleroi | University | - | , |
| ULG - Auditoire GP | College | - | , |
| UMONS à Charleroi | University | - | Visit → |
| UNamur | University | - | Visit → |
| UNamur | University | - | , |
| Université du travail Paul Pastur | University | - | , |
Schools in Charleroi
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École de la Vieille Place | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Aumoniers du Travail | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Notre Dame | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Notre Dame | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Notre Dame | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| École Saint Pierre | - | - | - | - |
| École de la Digue | - | - | - | - |
| Institut D'Enseignement Technique Notre-Dame | - | - | - | - |
| IETSPS - Institut d'Enseignement Technique Secondaire de Promotion Sociale | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Saint-André | - | - | - | - |
| École communale de Bosquetville | - | - | - | - |
| Académie des Beaux-Arts « Alphonse Darville» | - | - | - | - |
| Université Ouverte de la Fédération Wallonie - Bruxelles | - | - | - | - |
| École Communale de la Neuville | - | - | - | - |
| Collège du Sacré-Coeur | - | - | - | - |
| Athénée Royal Ernest Solvay | - | - | - | - |
| École Cobaux | - | - | - | - |
| École Cobaux maternelle autonome | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Charleroi
64 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNM | pop, vrt | MP3 | |
| Studio Brussel | alternative, pop | MP3 | |
| De Tijdloze | alternative indie rock, metal | MP3 | |
| MNM Hits | pop, vrt | MP3 | |
| StuBru | - | MP3 | |
| Klara Continuo | classical, vrt | MP3 | |
| Klara | classical, cultural | MP3 | |
| VRT NWS | nieuws | MP3 | |
| Tipik | alternative pop, chansons françaises | MP3 | |
| Joe - Top 2000 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Classic 21 80's New Wave | 80's, new wave | MP3 | |
| Top Radio Dance | dance, dj mixes | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Nostalgie Belgique | 64kbps, aac | AAC | |
| RTBF VivaCité Bruxelles | rtbf | MP3 | |
| Kiosk Radio | independent, music | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Nostalgie + (Belgique) | 60s, 64kbps | AAC | |
| VRT Radio 1 Classics | classic rock, vrt | MP3 | |
| Radio Campus Bruxelles 92.1 | jazz | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Tomorrowland - Daybreak Sessions | dance, dance music | AAC+ 256 kbps | |
| NRJ+ (Belgique) | 00s, 64kbps | AAC | |
| Classic 21 80’s Hits | 80's, pop | MP3 | |
| Studio Brussel - Vuurland | easy listening, melancholic | AAC | |
| RTBF Viva+ | - | MP3 | |
| Studio Brussel UNTZ | dance, electronic | AAC | |
| Melinda FM | hits, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RGR Classic Hits | golden oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Instrumentals Forever | big band, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NRJ Belgique | contemporary hits radio, dance | AAC | |
| Studio Brussel Zware Gitaren | hard rock, metal | MP3 | |
| Lazer Hot Hits | house, oldschool | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Panik | alternative | OGG | |
| Mixx FM Charleroi | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ' t Is Vloms Affligem, be | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alma | community radio, international | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Lehabs Radio | afrobeats, dance | MP3 | |
| Radio Emotion (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BRUZZ | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Air Libre | alternative | OGG | |
| Tipik à l'ancienne (RTBF) | 2000s, hits 90's | MP3 | |
| La Cible | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nostalgie New Wave | new wave, no ads | AAC | |
| CK Radio | charleking, charleroi | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BUZZ RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 854 (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tamara | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mélodie FM | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Instrumentals forever (64kbp) | big band, easy listening | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Quartz | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| PROS | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radyo Gar | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MOOYZO (MP3) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Music Sambre | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Phare FM (FR) | chrétien | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Equinoxe (FR) | electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MooyZo | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTBF VivaCité Hainaut | rtbf | MP3 | |
| RCF Sud Belgique | christian | MP3 192 kbps | |
| AFN 360 Benelux | pop, rock | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Chérie Belgique | 64kbps, aac | AAC | |
| ULTRASON | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Emotion | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| stadradio Tienen | pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Vibration.FM Be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| VRT Verkeer | - | MP3 |
Museums in Charleroi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPS22 | ||||
| Centre Permanent d'Etude de la Nature (CPEN) | ||||
| Écomusée de la Batellerie | ||||
| Espace 8 Août 1956 | ||||
| Ferme du Caillou | ||||
| L'Espace de l'Homme de Spy | ||||
| L'Horloge Astronomique | ||||
| La Forge - Musée | ||||
| La Touraille (Musée des outils anciens) | ||||
| Le Bois du Cazier | ||||
| Ligny 1815 | ||||
| Maison de l'Imprimerie | ||||
| Maison de la Poterie | ||||
| Musée Alexandre-Louis Martin | ||||
| Musee Communal | ||||
| Musée de l'Eau et de la Fontaine | ||||
| Musée de l'Industrie | ||||
| Musée de l'orfèvrerie de la Communauté française de Belgique | ||||
| Musée de la mine d'Aldino Soloperto | ||||
| 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 Français | ||||
| Musée Marthe Donas | ||||
| Musée Royal de Mariemont | ||||
| Musée Spitfire | ||||
| Prieuré de Montaigu | ||||
| Reconstitution de galerie de mine | ||||
| ReGare | ||||
| Remise à locomotives | ||||
| Rodava — Musée de la vie rèvoise | ||||
| Tour Salamandre |
Libraries in Charleroi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Bon Choix | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliotheque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Achille Chavée | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Arthur Rimbaud (section adulte) | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Arthur Rimbaud (section jeunesse) | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothéque Charleroi | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale André Canonne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale d'Haine-Saint-Pierre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Fontaine-l'Évêque | 0.0 | |||||
| BIbliothèque communale de Leval | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale Henri Lequeux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale Jules Destrée | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Arquennes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Obaix | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Couillet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Goutroux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Jamioulx | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Nivelles | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Ransart | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Roux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Virginal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Musée de la Photographie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du T'chapitre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque langlois - section jeunesse | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Langlois - UT - section adulte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique de Perbais | 0.0 | |||||
| BIBLOUX André Hénin - Andrée Sodenkamp | 0.0 | |||||
| Folix officinalis | 0.0 | |||||
| La Bonne Source | 0.0 | |||||
| La Marche aux Livres | 0.0 | |||||
| Le rayon | 0.0 | |||||
| PointCulture | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Charleroi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back to Vrac | |||||
| L'archenterre | |||||
| La ferme du Warchais | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché de Chatelineau | |||||
| Marché de Chatelineau | |||||
| Marché de Leval | |||||
| Marché de Thy-le-Château | |||||
| Marché vespéral | |||||
| Marché vespéral | |||||
| Place d'Armes | |||||
| Place du Marché | |||||
| Place du Marché | |||||
| Square des Nations Unies |
Hotels in Charleroi
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Charleroi
43 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Charleroi
18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Charleroi
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Charleroi
6 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Charleroi
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Charleroi
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Charleroi
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Charleroi
11 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Charleroi
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Charleroi
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Charleroi
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Charleroi
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Charleroi
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Charleroi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie de l'Orne | ||||
| Brasserie de Silenrieux | ||||
| Brasserie des Beaux Jours | ||||
| Brasserie du Val de Sambre | ||||
| Brasserie du Val de Sambre | ||||
| Brasserie Jordan Philippe | ||||
| Brasserie Jordan Philippe | ||||
| Brasserie-Ferme de Bertinchamps | ||||
| Cercle Saint-Germain | ||||
| Chez Bobbi | ||||
| I n'y a qu'un bourg | ||||
| Le Rustique | ||||
| Les Brasseries de l'Amitié | ||||
| Li P'tite Brèssène | ||||
| Unibière | ||||
| Villa Fazzi's |
Stadiums & Teams in Charleroi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Charleroi
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airport | BRU | Large Airport |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | Large Airport |
| Beauvechain Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Chièvres Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Florennes Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Ath/Isieres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Buzet Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Cerfontaine Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Goetsenhoven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grimbergen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Flamengrie ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Maillen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Melsbroek Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Namur-Suarlée Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Overboelare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pont toussaint Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Ghislain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schaffen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Charleroi
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| bpost | |
| bpost | |
| Librairie Grand Rue | |
| Poste |
Treatment Centers in Charleroi
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centre de Médecine Spécialisée de Courcelles | ||
| Centre de médecine spécialisée de Fontaine |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Charleroi
6 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Beffroi | ||
| Beffroi | ||
| Beffroi de Binche | ||
| Belfry of Namur | ||
| Grand-Hornu | ||
| Minières néolithiques de Petit-Spiennes |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Charleroi
107 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bateau-Chapelle Spes Nostra | |
| Chapelle | |
| Chapelle | |
| Chapelle des Raspes (Paroisse Saint-Martin) | |
| Chapelle du Ruau | |
| Chapelle du Sacré-Cœur | |
| Chapelle du Sacré-Cœur | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame au Bois | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame au Rempart | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame au Rempart | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame d'Heigne | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bon Secours | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame de Grâce | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame de Lourdes | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame De Lourdes | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame des Affligés | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame des Sept Douleurs | |
| Chapelle Saint-Antoine | |
| Chapelle Saint-Ghislain | |
| Chapelle Saint-Jean |
Quick Facts
Around Charleroi
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Charleroi
Public Holidays in Belgium
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Charleroi?
Charleroi has a population of 200,132 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 107,598 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Charleroi?
Charleroi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches, with 6.5 inches of snow.