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Donk, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Donk is a small town in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 1,793. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,793 Population 168/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
42.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Donk

Donk

Halen, formerly Haelen, is a municipality and city located in the Belgian province of Limburg, to the west of Hasselt. On January 1, 2018, Halen had a total population of 9,461. The total area is 36.29 km2 which gives a population density of 261 inhabitants per km2.

People

Population1,793
Density168/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population1,793
Population Density168 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates50.9388°, 5.1372°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceFlanders
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation42.1 inches (1,070 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.2 inches (21 cm)

About Donk

Donk is a small town in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 1,793. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Donk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Belgium avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²)
Population Density168/sq mi
Coordinates50.9388°N, 5.1372°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.91"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

344 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 52 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 68 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 36 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 101 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 67 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 128 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 103 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 116 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 106 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 80 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 45 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 109 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 71 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 54 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 52 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 53 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 55 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 52 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 80 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (148 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Donk has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Donk

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
De Zeppelin Donk - - - -
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Radio Stations near Donk

54 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VRT Radio 1 news, pop MP3
Bel RTL généraliste MP3 192 kbps
jungletrain.net - 24/7 drum and bass (NL) - MP3 256 kbps
VRT NWS nieuws MP3
RTBF Classic 21 pop, rock MP3
4 The Music - Dance, House and Techno. Live DJs. (NL) dance, disco MP3 320 kbps
VRT Radio 1 (low) news, vrt MP3
RTBF Classic 21 - 90's rock MP3
RGR Classic Hits golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
Melinda FM hits, pop MP3 192 kbps
Belgian Dance Radio - MP3 192 kbps
RTBF Classic 21 - Metal (FR) - MP3
Glow FM (NL) local news, local radio MP3
RTBF VivaCité Liège rtbf MP3
RTBF Classic 21 - Live live MP3
RTBF Classic 21 - 80's 80s, rtbf MP3
W-LLM The Void (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Zoe FM golden oldies, goldies AAC+ 128 kbps
Trendy FM - MP3 128 kbps
Centrum Radio (NL) local news, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
RTBF Classic 21 - Underground underground MP3
RTBF Classic 21 - Soul Power rtbf, soul MP3
Radio Internazionale italian pop MP3 192 kbps
RTBF Classic 21 - 70's 70s, rtbf MP3
BNL alternative, culture MP3 192 kbps
Boo 105.1 FM - Bilzen, be - MP3 320 kbps
Radion JND (NL) - MP3 192 kbps
Warm FM 104.2 electronic MP3 320 kbps
Nostalgie New Wave new wave, no ads AAC
LFM Radio (FR) outre-mer MP3 192 kbps
RTBF Classic 21 - 60's 60s, rtbf MP3
Radio BaHeNa - Baarle-Hertog, Be - MP3 192 kbps
De Goeie Ouwe Tijd - MP3 128 kbps
VRT Radio 1 - De LageLandenLijst folk MP3
RTBF Classic 21 - 70's (DE) classic rock MP3
HiTec Radio (NL) - AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Equinoxe (FR) electronic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Apollo - MP3 192 kbps
RCF Sud Belgique christian MP3 192 kbps
AFN 360 Benelux pop, rock MP3 96 kbps
RCF Liège christian MP3 256 kbps
Frequence Eghezee variety AAC 128 kbps
stadradio Tienen pop music MP3 192 kbps
GothVille Radio - MP3 128 kbps
DAX FM RADIO 80's, 90's MP3 192 kbps
Radio Benelux Beringen, be - MP3 192 kbps
RTBF Classic 21 - Metal metal, rtbf MP3
Radio Appolo news, various music MP3 192 kbps
FM Goud Maasland - MP3 256 kbps
Omroep Neteland variety MP3 128 kbps
Double Z Radio (NL) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eileen (NL) - OGG
RTBF Classic 21 - Route 66 country, rtbf MP3
RTBF Classic 21 - Reggae reggae, roots reggae MP3

Museums in Donk

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amandinahuis
Barak 15
Belevingscentrum Graaf
Belevingscentrum Herkenrode
Belevingscentrum Rufferdinge
Bosmuseum Gerhagen
Bosmuseum Pijnven
Da Vinci Museum
Festraetsstudio
Fruitbelevingscentrum
Gasthuismuseum
Geboortehuis St-Jan Berchmans
Heilig Paterke
Het Huis van het Belgisch-Franse Verzet
Het Stadsmus
Het Stadsmus
Het Toreke
Het Toreke
Historisch Centrum Luchtmachtbasis Brustem
Huize Ernest Claes
Klompenmuseum
Kruiermuseum
Kunstuur
Liberation Garden
Limpressions
LOMAK
Mijnmuseum
Modemuseum Hasselt
Municipal Carillon Museum
Musée Armand Pellegrin
Musée de la boite en fer-blanc lithographiée
Musée de la Vie d'Autrefois
Museum '44
Museum 3de Regiment Lansiers
Museum De Mindere
Museum Greenville
Museum Heemkunde Heppen
Museum K-blokken
Museum Slag Der Zilveren Helmen
Museum van het Kamp van Beverlo
Museum Villa Verbeelding
Museum voor Religieuze Kunst
Museum Winter 1944
Museum Zoe was Alleke
Nationaal Jenevermuseum
Oud-gemeentehuis
Pegasus museum
Schatten van de Sint-Odulphuskerk
Sint-Paulus museum
Stadsmuseum De Hofstadt
Stedelijk Archeologisch Museum Sinte-Gitter
Streekmuseum De Reinvoart
Streekmuseum Zuiderkempen
Vogelmuseum
Watermolen de Beekjuffer
ZLDR Luchtfabriek

Libraries in Donk

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bib0.0
Bib0.0
BIB Hoegaarden0.0
Bib Olen0.0
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek Balen0.0
Bibliotheek Bekkevoort0.0
Bibliotheek Beringen0.0
Bibliotheek Borgloon0.0
Bibliotheek Diest0.0
Bibliotheek Geetbets0.0
Bibliotheek Gingelom0.0
Bibliotheek Halen0.0
Bibliotheek Ham0.0
Bibliotheek Hasselt - Kuringen0.0
Bibliotheek Hasselt Limburg0.0
Bibliotheek Hechtel0.0
Bibliotheek Heusden-Zolder0.0
Bibliotheek Kortenaken0.0
Bibliotheek Laakdal0.0
Bibliotheek Leopoldsburg0.0
Bibliotheek Linter0.0
Bibliotheek Lummen0.0
Bibliotheek Meerhout0.0
Bibliotheek Mol0.0
Bibliotheek Scherpenheuvel-Zichem0.0
Bibliotheek Tessenderlo0.0
Bibliotheek Zoutleeuw0.0
Bibliotheque communale0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Waremme0.0
Bibliothèque de Berloz0.0
Bibliotheque Oasis0.0
Bibliothèque Publique Libre de Hesbaye0.0
de Bib0.0
de Bib0.0
de Bib0.0
Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek Glabbeek0.0
Hagelands Historisch Documentatiecentrum0.0
Ludothéque & Bibliothéque Communale0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek & Stadsarchief0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Wellen0.0
Stadsbibliotheek0.0
Stedelijke Bibliotheek0.0
The Hive0.0

Farmers Markets in Donk

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
De Vrije Met
Grote Markt
Markt Hasselt
Marktplein

Restaurants in Donk

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Andresito's
San George II

Gas Stations in Donk

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Breweries in Donk

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Biobrouwerij Jessenhofke
Brewhouse Karbo
Brouwerij & Alcoholstokerij Wilderen
Brouwerij Anders! NV
Brouwerij Engilsen
Brouwerij Hubie
Brouwerij Kerkom
Brouwerij van Vissenaken
Brouwerij Wilderen
Het Aerts Paradijs
Molse Bier- en Wijngilde - VAW Mol
t' Nieuwhuys
Tom's Brouwerij

Stadiums & Teams in Donk

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Donk

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Snow Valley Peer Ski & Snowboardcentre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Donk

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels AirportBRULarge Airport
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Eindhoven AirportEINLarge Airport
Maastricht Aachen AirportMSTLarge Airport
Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)ANRMedium Airport
Beauvechain Air Base-Medium Airport
Florennes Air Base-Medium Airport
Gilze Rijen Air BaseGLZMedium Airport
Kempen Airport Budel-Medium Airport
Kleine Brogel Air Base-Medium Airport
Liège AirportLGGMedium Airport
Volkel Air BaseUDEMedium Airport
Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield-Small Airport
Brasschaat Airfield-Small Airport
Breda International Airport-Small Airport
Genk Zwartberg Airfield-Small Airport
Goetsenhoven Airfield-Small Airport
Grimbergen Airfield-Small Airport
Hoevenen Airfield-Small Airport
Kiewit Airfield Hasselt-Small Airport
Leopoldsburg Airfield-Small Airport
Maillen Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Melsbroek Air Base-Small Airport
Namur-Suarlée Airfield-Small Airport
Nistelrode Glidersite-Small Airport
Oostmalle AirfieldOBLSmall Airport
Schaffen Airfield-Small Airport
Sint-Truiden / Brustem Airfield-Small Airport
Theux (Verviers) Airfield-Small Airport
Weelde Air Base-Small Airport
Zutendaal Air Base-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Donk

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centra voor Ambulante Revalidatie Laakdal
dr tinne peeters

Churches & Religious Organizations in Donk

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mariagrot

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Area
36.3 km² (14.0 mi²)
Postal Code
3545
Mayor
Erik Van Roelen
Website
halen.be
Twinned With
Pasewalk

🇧🇪 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 Donk

What is the population of Donk?

Donk has a population of 1,793 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 168 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Donk?

Donk has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches, with 8.2 inches of snow.

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