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Geel, Belgium
Flanders · Belgium
Geel is a mid-size city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 34,697. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Geel
Geel is a municipality and city located in the Belgian province of Antwerp, which acquired city status in the 1980s. It comprises Central-Geel which is composed of four old parishes or towns: Sint-Amand, Sint-Dimpna, Holven and Elsum. Further on around the center are the parish-towns of Ten Aard (N), Bel (E), Winkelomheide (SE), Stelen, Oosterlo and Zammel (S), Punt (SW) and Larum (W). In 2021, Geel had a total population of 40,781. The total area is 109.85 km2 (42 sq mi). Geel's patron saint, the Irish Saint Dymphna, inspired the town's pioneering de-institutionalized method of care for the mentally ill.
People
Climate
| Population | 34,697 |
| Population Density | 635 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1656°, 4.9892° |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| Country | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| State / Province | Flanders |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.1 inches (1,070 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.2 inches (21 cm) |
About Geel
Geel is a mid-size city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 34,697. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 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.
Climate in Geel
Geel has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 846 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below Belgium avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 54.6 sq mi (141.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 635/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1656°N, 4.9892°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Geel 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 June being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.9").
Schools in Geel
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sint Dimpna Geel | - | - | - | - |
| OPZ Geel Basis- en Secundair onderwijs | - | - | - | - |
| Stedelijke basisschool Larum | - | - | - | - |
| De Nieuwe Maan | - | - | - | - |
| Stedelijke basisschool SAIO | - | - | - | - |
| Stedelijke Basisschool De Burgstraat | - | - | - | - |
| De Waaiburg | - | - | - | - |
| Stedelijke basisschool SAIO | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije Gemengde Basisschool De Regenboog | - | - | - | - |
| Freinetschool De Zeppelin | - | - | - | - |
| Hadschot | - | - | - | - |
| Muziekacademie Geel | - | - | - | - |
| Sint Maria | - | - | - | - |
| Koninklijk Atheneum | - | - | - | - |
| Sint-Jozefinstituut | - | - | - | - |
| Sint-Aloysius Geel | - | - | - | - |
| Koninklijk Atheneum | - | - | - | - |
| SBS De Katersberg | - | - | - | - |
| Freinetschool De Zeppelin | - | - | - | - |
| Stedelijke Academie voor Beeldende Kunst | - | - | - | - |
| Van Disselhuis | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Geel
75 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 | |
| RTBF Classic 21 | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| Omroep Brabant (NL) | news, omroep brabant | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Joe - Top 2000 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 4 The Music - Dance, House and Techno. Live DJs. (NL) | dance, disco | MP3 320 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 1 (low) | news, vrt | MP3 | |
| Efteling Kids Radio (NL) | children, kids | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RGR Classic Hits | golden oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - Metal (FR) | - | MP3 | |
| Melinda FM | hits, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - 90's | rock | MP3 | |
| Belgian Dance Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Prog Radio (NL) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Glow FM (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| BredaNu (96k AAC) (NL) | music, news | AAC 96 kbps | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - Live | live | MP3 | |
| Omroep Brabant - Radio (NL) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - 80's | 80s, rtbf | MP3 | |
| happy.radio (NL) (NL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radion JND (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - 70's | 70s, rtbf | MP3 | |
| BredaNu (576kbit AAC) (NL) | music | AAC 576 kbps | |
| Studio Grensstad | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Zoe FM | golden oldies, goldies | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - Underground | underground | MP3 | |
| BredaNu (NL) | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BredaNu (192k MP3) (NL) | music, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - Soul Power | rtbf, soul | MP3 | |
| Radio Internazionale | italian pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Centrum Radio (NL) | local news, local radio | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| BNL | alternative, culture | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Trendy FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| W-LLM The Void (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Halloo (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Valencia 105 FM - Meer, Be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Lokale Omroep Goirle Radio (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| Wonderjaren streaming radio (NL) | 80s, 90s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Omroep Tilburg New (NL) | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Benelux Beringen, be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Maxhitradio24 (NL) | 60's, 70's | MP3 320 kbps | |
| DAX FM RADIO | 80's, 90's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hi On Line (NL) | - | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Clos FM (NL) | various music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Mooi Radio 106.6 FM Mechelen,be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Power FM Breda (NL) | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Tiësto in Concert (NL) | progressive trance, techno | MP3 | |
| Station One Internet Radio (NL) | synth | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rozo Radio (NL) | hospital radio, local radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| GothVille Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| stadradio Tienen | pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| News Internetradio (NL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Columbia AM 1395 (NL) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio A-FM (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| Omroep Neteland | variety | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - 70's (DE) | classic rock | MP3 | |
| VRT Radio 1 - De LageLandenLijst | folk | MP3 | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - Reggae | reggae, roots reggae | MP3 | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - Route 66 | country, rtbf | MP3 | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - 60's | 60s, rtbf | MP3 | |
| Radio Eileen (NL) | - | OGG | |
| Frequence Eghezee | variety | AAC 128 kbps | |
| De Goeie Ouwe Tijd | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Double Z Radio (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio 4 Brainport (192 k MP3) (NL) | music, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HiTec Radio (NL) | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio BaHeNa - Baarle-Hertog, Be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| FM Goud Maasland | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Studio040 (NL) | pop | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Appolo | news, various music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rara Radio (NL) | alternative | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Apollo | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - Metal | metal, rtbf | MP3 | |
| Radio 4 Brainport, Eindhoven (64 k AAC) (NL) | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Geel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arendonks Heem- en Sigarenmakersmuseum | ||||
| Art Center Hugo Voeten | ||||
| Aster berkhofmuseum | ||||
| Bakkerijmuseum | ||||
| Barak 15 | ||||
| Begijnhofmuseum | ||||
| Bezoekerscentrum Kolonie 5-7 | ||||
| Bosmuseum Gerhagen | ||||
| Brandweerdepot Weelde Depot | ||||
| Da Vinci Museum | ||||
| De schuur van Mie Tracteur | ||||
| Draaiorgelmuseum | ||||
| Gasthuismuseum | ||||
| Geboortehuis St-Jan Berchmans | ||||
| Geels Brouwerijmuseum | ||||
| gevangenis museum | ||||
| Heemkunde Pladella Villa | ||||
| Hidrodoe Pidpa | ||||
| Historisch draaiorgelmuseum | ||||
| Hofke van Chantraine | ||||
| Huize Ernest Claes | ||||
| Jakob Smitsmuseum | ||||
| Kasteel Le Paige | ||||
| Klompenmuseum | ||||
| Kruiermuseum | ||||
| Kunstlocatie Würth | ||||
| LOMAK | ||||
| Longhorn Saloon | ||||
| Mijnmuseum | ||||
| Museum Heemkunde Heppen | ||||
| Museum Slag Der Zilveren Helmen | ||||
| Museum voor Religieuze Kunst | ||||
| Nationaal Museum van de Speelkaart | ||||
| Natuurpunt Museum | ||||
| Olens Radiomuseum | ||||
| Oud-gemeentehuis | ||||
| Pegasus museum | ||||
| Sibelco Experience Centre | ||||
| Stadsmuseum De Hofstadt | ||||
| Stedelijk museum | ||||
| Stedelijk Museum | ||||
| Streekmuseum De Reinvoart | ||||
| Streekmuseum Zuiderkempen | ||||
| Tabloo | ||||
| Taxandria | ||||
| the old men | ||||
| Vogelmuseum | ||||
| Watermolen de Beekjuffer |
Libraries in Geel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| Bib Olen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Balen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Bekkevoort | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Beringen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Bladel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dessel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Diest | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Halen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ham | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Holsbeek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hulshout | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kasterlee | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Laakdal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lichtaart | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lummen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Meerhout | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Merksplas | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Mol | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Retie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Reusel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Scherpenheuvel-Zichem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Tessenderlo | 0.0 | |||||
| de Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| de Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| docAtlas | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek Lille | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek Uitleenpost Poederlee | 0.0 | |||||
| Leo-Pleysierbibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek & Stadsarchief | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek Vosselaar | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stedelijke Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| The Hive | 0.0 | |||||
| Uitleenpost Noorderwijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Uitleenpost Wortel | 0.0 | |||||
| Wobbeltje | 0.0 |
Hotels in Geel
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Geel
36 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Geel
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Geel
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Geel
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Geel
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Geel
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Geel
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Geel
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Geel
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Geel
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Geel
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Geel
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Geel
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Geel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse Karbo | ||||
| Brouwerij Anders! NV | ||||
| Brouwerij Engilsen | ||||
| Brouwerij Hubie | ||||
| Brouwerij Leysen | ||||
| City Brewery | ||||
| Florik | ||||
| Micro-Brouwerij Rockbrouwers | ||||
| Molse Bier- en Wijngilde - VAW Mol | ||||
| Noordster |
Stadiums & Teams in Geel
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Geel
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Valley Peer Ski & Snowboardcentre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SnowWorld Antwerpen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| De Schans | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Geel
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airport | BRU | Large Airport |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | Large Airport |
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | Large Airport |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) | ANR | Medium Airport |
| Beauvechain Air Base | - | 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 |
| Volkel Air Base | UDE | Medium Airport |
| Woensdrecht Air Base | WOE | Medium 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 |
| Buzet Aerodrome | - | 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 |
| Melsbroek Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Namur-Suarlée Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nistelrode Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Oostmalle Airfield | OBL | Small Airport |
| Schaffen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sint-Truiden / Brustem Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weelde Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Zutendaal Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Geel
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| bpost |
Treatment Centers in Geel
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centra voor Ambulante Revalidatie Laakdal | ||
| dr tinne peeters |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Geel
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Koninkrijkszaal van Jehovah’s Getuigen | |
| Lourdesgrot Ten Aard | |
| Moskee Al Mohsinine | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Bezoekingskerk | |
| Sint-Amandskerk | |
| Sint-Dimpnakerk | |
| Sint-Franciscuskerk | |
| Sint-Jozefkerk |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Belgium
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Geel
What is the population of Geel?
Geel has a population of 34,697 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 635 people per square mile, spread across 54.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Geel?
Geel 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.