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Colfontaine, Belgium
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Colfontaine is a small city in Wallonia, Belgium with a population of 19,964. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Colfontaine
Colfontaine is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,964 |
| Population Density | 5,688 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.4141°, 3.8557° |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| Country | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| State / Province | Wallonia |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.6 inches (14 cm) |
About Colfontaine
Colfontaine is a small city in Belgium (Wallonia) with a population of 19,964. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 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 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.
Climate in Colfontaine
Colfontaine has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (19°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 825 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 | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,688/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4141°N, 3.8557°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Colfontaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.1").
Schools in Colfontaine
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etablissement d'Enseignement Spécialisé Primaire et Secondaire | — | — | — | — |
| École Sainte-Bernadette | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint-Michel | — | — | — | — |
| École Communale Achille Dieu - Émile Genin | — | — | — | — |
| Etablissement d'Enseignement Spécialisé Primaire et Secondaire | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Colfontaine
33 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Brussel | alternative, pop | MP3 | |
| De Tijdloze | alternative indie rock, metal | MP3 | |
| MNM Hits | pop, vrt | MP3 | |
| StuBru | — | MP3 | |
| Klara | classical, cultural | MP3 | |
| Top Radio Dance | dance, dj mixes | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Nostalgie Belgique | 64kbps, aac | AAC | |
| RTBF VivaCité Bruxelles | rtbf | MP3 | |
| Radio Campus Bruxelles 92.1 | jazz | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Tomorrowland - Daybreak Sessions | dance, dance music | AAC+ 256 kbps | |
| Studio Brussel UNTZ | dance, electronic | AAC | |
| RTBF Viva+ | — | MP3 | |
| Instrumentals Forever | big band, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lazer Hot Hits | house, oldschool | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ' t Is Vloms Affligem, be | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Canal FM (FR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Air Libre | alternative | OGG | |
| BRUZZ | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alma | community radio, international | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Instrumentals forever (64kbp) | big band, easy listening | AAC 64 kbps | |
| PROS | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MOOYZO (MP3) | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio 854 (US) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mélodie FM | — | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Ajoin Music | carnaval | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MooyZo | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Oilsjt Mjoezik | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Tamara | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vibration.FM Be | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ULTRASON | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTBF VivaCité Hainaut | rtbf | MP3 | |
| Phare FM (FR) | chrétien | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CN'O (FR) | — | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in Colfontaine
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achéosite et Musée d'Aubechies-Belœil | ||||
| Anciens Abattoirs | ||||
| Artothèque | ||||
| Centre d'innovation et de design | ||||
| Chapelle du vieux cimetière | ||||
| Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite | ||||
| Espace gallo-romain | ||||
| Jardin Géologique & la Maison de la Biodiversité | ||||
| La Maison du Sucre | ||||
| Le petit musée du pain | ||||
| MAC's | ||||
| Magasin de Papier | ||||
| Mahy Mobiles | ||||
| Maison des Collections | ||||
| Maison des géants | ||||
| Maison Losseau | ||||
| Maison Van Gogh | ||||
| Maison Van Gogh | ||||
| Maison Verhaeren | ||||
| Maquistory | ||||
| Mons Memorial Museum | ||||
| Mumons | ||||
| Mundaneum | ||||
| Musée archéologique | ||||
| Musée Communal G. Mulpas | ||||
| Musée d'histoire naturelle | ||||
| Musée de l'Iguanodon | ||||
| Musée de la Bonneterie et du Négoce de la toile | ||||
| Musée de la Cour des Potiers | ||||
| Musée de la Foire et de la Mémoire | ||||
| Musée de la Libération | ||||
| Musée de la mémoire verrière | ||||
| Musée de la Mine | ||||
| Musée de la pierre | ||||
| Musée de la Route | ||||
| Musée de la vie rurale | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mons | ||||
| Musée du Chanoine Puissant | ||||
| Musée du Chanoine Puissant | ||||
| Musée du Corps de Garde | ||||
| Musée du Doudou | ||||
| Musée du Marbre et de la Pierre Bleue | ||||
| Musée du Rail | ||||
| Musée du Vieux Nimy | ||||
| Musée François Duesberg | ||||
| Musée Henri Boez | ||||
| Musée International de l'Aviation et de la Base Aérienne de Chièvres | ||||
| Musée national des Jeux de Paume | ||||
| Musée Noël Carlier | ||||
| Musée Saint-Rémy | ||||
| MusVerre | ||||
| New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata | ||||
| Rétrotrain | ||||
| Salle Saint-Georges | ||||
| SILEX’S Centre d’interprétation des minières néolithiques | ||||
| SparkOH! |
Libraries in Colfontaine
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiblioLudothèque de Silly | 0.0 | |||||
| BiblioLudothèque de Silly | 0.0 | |||||
| BiblioLudothèque de Silly | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Communale de Blaton | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Boussu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Communale de Honnelles | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque communale libre de Masnuy Saint Jean | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Bavay | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Thieu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Wasmes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Parc | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Jean de La Fontaine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque libre de Sirault | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque Municipale de Haumont | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Notre-Dame de Messines | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Principale de Jemappes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Quiévrain | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbiothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de Lecture publique de Brugelette ASBL | 0.0 | |||||
| City library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fabrique de Théâtre | 0.0 | |||||
| L’Île aux Livres | 0.0 | |||||
| La Régence | 0.0 | |||||
| La Rollandine | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jacky Delhaye | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Médi@Nice | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiatheque Pierre Briatte | 0.0 | |||||
| SHAPE Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UMONS - Bibliothèque Centrale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Colfontaine
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle Gourmande Maubeuge | |||||
| La Romana & Fils | |||||
| La Ruche Qui Dit Oui | |||||
| Le jardin des saveurs | |||||
| Les Halles du Manège | |||||
| Marché aux fleurs | |||||
| Marché aux Poissons | |||||
| Marché de Ghlin | |||||
| Terre de Sens Bermeries | |||||
| Vieux-Marché | |||||
| Vieux-Marché |
Restaurants in Colfontaine
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Colfontaine
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Colfontaine
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Colfontaine
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auberge du Passe-tout-Outre | ||||
| bière à la ferme | ||||
| Brasserie Au baron | ||||
| Brasserie d'Amblise | ||||
| Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs | ||||
| Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs | ||||
| Brasserie de Londres - Mons | ||||
| Brasserie de Silly | ||||
| Brasserie des Légendes | ||||
| Brasserie du Gros-Chêne | ||||
| Brasserie Forest | ||||
| Brasserie Saint-Lazare | ||||
| Brasserie Theillier | ||||
| Brasserie Traditionnelle de l'Avesnois | ||||
| Deseveaux | ||||
| La Fraternelle |
Stadiums & Teams in Colfontaine
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Colfontaine
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airport | BRU | Large Airport |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | Large Airport |
| Chièvres Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-Wevelgem | KJK | Medium Airport |
| Valenciennes-Denain Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Amougies Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ath/Isieres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bonavis Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Buzet Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Cambrai Niergnies Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cerfontaine Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grimbergen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Flamengrie ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Maubray Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Melsbroek Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Moorsele Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Overboelare Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pont toussaint Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Ghislain Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ursel Air Base | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Colfontaine
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Colfontaine
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Notre-Dame de Lourdes | |
| Église Saint-Michel | |
| Grotte Notre-Dame de Lourdes |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Belgium
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Colfontaine?
Colfontaine has a population of 19,964 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 5,688 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Colfontaine?
Colfontaine 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 41.0 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.