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Genk, Belgium
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Genk is a mid-size city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 63,666. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Genk
Genk is a municipality and city located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. The municipality comprises only the town of Genk itself. It is one of the most important industrial towns in Flanders, located on the Albert Canal, between Antwerp and Liège.
People
Climate
| Population | 63,666 |
| Population Density | 1,431 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.9650°, 5.5008° |
| 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 Genk
Genk is a mid-size city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 63,666. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 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 Genk
Genk 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 | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 44.5 sq mi (115.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,431/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9650°N, 5.5008°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 130 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 |
Genk 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").
Colleges & Universities in Genk
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stedelijke Academlie voor Kunsten | College | - | , |
| SyntraPXL Pelt | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Genk
33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freinetschool on the MOVE | - | - | - | - |
| 't Schoolke Oud-Waterschei | - | - | - | - |
| basisschool De Reinpad-Gelieren | - | - | - | - |
| Sint-Jozefinstituut Bokrijk | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije Basisschool B.O. de Dolfijn | - | - | - | - |
| Gemeentelijke Lagere School - De Griffel | - | - | - | - |
| School met de Bijbel - De Padvinder | - | - | - | - |
| UCLL Hogeschool / HBO Genk | - | - | - | - |
| Groeicampus Genk | - | - | - | - |
| Basisschool Sint-Jozef | - | - | - | - |
| BuSO De Wissel | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije Basisschool De Bret | - | - | - | - |
| PLOT Veiligheidsschool | - | - | - | - |
| GO! Campus Genk | - | - | - | - |
| GO! Basisschool Park van Genk | - | - | - | - |
| Basisschool Stippe Stap | - | - | - | - |
| Atlas College | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije Basisschool Boxbergheide | - | - | - | - |
| Kleutelschool De Ballon | - | - | - | - |
| GO! Basisschool Europaschool | - | - | - | - |
| Broederschool Genk | - | - | - | - |
| Basisschool Mater Dei | - | - | - | - |
| School De Schom | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije Basisschool Sint- Michiel | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije Basisschool De Bret | - | - | - | - |
| Onze Lieve Vrouw Lyceum | - | - | - | - |
| GO! Basisschool De Reinpad-Gelieren | - | - | - | - |
| Atlas College | - | - | - | - |
| Atlas College | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije Basisschool B.O. Sint-Martinusschool | - | - | - | - |
| Basisschool Driehoeven | - | - | - | - |
| Don Bosco Genk | - | - | - | - |
| GO! Leefschool Uniek | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Genk
40 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| jungletrain.net - 24/7 drum and bass (NL) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Omroep Brabant (NL) | news, omroep brabant | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 4 The Music - Dance, House and Techno. Live DJs. (NL) | dance, disco | MP3 320 kbps | |
| L1 Radio (NL) | limburg, lokaal | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Q-Music Limburg (NL) | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Belgian Dance Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTBF VivaCité Liège | rtbf | MP3 | |
| Omroep Brabant - Radio (NL) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Falcon Radio (NL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Glow FM (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| Radion JND (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Internazionale | italian pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| W-LLM The Void (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Trendy FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Centrum Radio (NL) | local news, local radio | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Warm FM 104.2 | electronic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| happy.radio (NL) (NL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Studio Grensstad | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BNL | alternative, culture | MP3 192 kbps | |
| LFM Radio (FR) | outre-mer | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTV Maastricht 107.5 (NL) | maastricht, top 40 | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Boo 105.1 FM - Bilzen, be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Zuyd (NL) | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 4 Brainport (192 k MP3) (NL) | music, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio 4 Brainport, Eindhoven (64 k AAC) (NL) | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Rara Radio (NL) | alternative | UNKNOWN | |
| RCF Liège | christian | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Omroep Voeren - Vroenhoven, Be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Studio040 (NL) | pop | MP3 160 kbps | |
| HiTec Radio (NL) | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Benelux Beringen, be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Lokale Radio Lanaken | pop | MP3 320 kbps | |
| American Forces Network Benelux-The Eagle (NL) | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Eileen (NL) | - | OGG | |
| GothVille Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Double Z Radio (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sjeffm (NL) | classic hits 60s 70a 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vera Radio (NL) | middle of the road, nederlands | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio ZO-NWS (NL) | local music, local news | MP3 | |
| FM Goud Maasland | - | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Genk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbalétriers | ||||
| Bazaar Kastaar | ||||
| Belevingscentrum Graaf | ||||
| Belevingscentrum Herkenrode | ||||
| Bocholter Brouwerijmuseum | ||||
| Bocholter Brouwerijmuseum | ||||
| Bonnefantenmuseum | ||||
| Bosmuseum Pijnven | ||||
| Brug van Vroenhoven | ||||
| Bureau Europa | ||||
| Carnavalmuseum Mechelen-aan-de-Maas | ||||
| 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 Brueghelmuseum | ||||
| Het Stadsmus | ||||
| Het Stadsmus | ||||
| Kapel van Verbeelding | ||||
| Kleine-Brogel Air Museum | ||||
| Kunstuur | ||||
| Liberation Garden | ||||
| Limpressions | ||||
| Maastricht Museum | ||||
| Maison de la Montagne Saint Pierre | ||||
| Marres | ||||
| Mijndepot | ||||
| Modemuseum Hasselt | ||||
| Moerenpoort | ||||
| Molenmuseum | ||||
| Municipal Carillon Museum | ||||
| Musée gallo-romain | ||||
| Museum aan het Vrijthof | ||||
| Museum Greenville | ||||
| Museum Het Ursulinenconvent/ Familiemuseum/ Café en Winkel/ Dubois/ Apothekerstuin/ VVV/ Breusterbrouwers | ||||
| Museum K-blokken | ||||
| Museum of Illusions | ||||
| Museum van de Mijnwerkerswoning | ||||
| Museum van het Kamp van Beverlo | ||||
| Museum Villa Verbeelding | ||||
| Museum Zoe was Alleke | ||||
| Museumkelder Derlon | ||||
| Nationaal Jenevermuseum | ||||
| Natuurhistorisch Museum Maastricht | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum Bokrijk | ||||
| Rijtuigenmuseum | ||||
| Schatten van de Sint-Odulphuskerk | ||||
| Sint-Paulus museum | ||||
| Stadsmuseum | ||||
| Teseum | ||||
| Treasury of the Basilica of Saint Servatius | ||||
| Vestingmuseum Maastricht | ||||
| Waterburcht Pietersheim | ||||
| World War II Memory Museum | ||||
| ZLDR Luchtfabriek |
Libraries in Genk
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Borgloon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Bree | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Boekerij Riemst | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Kimpel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Priool Bocholt | 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 Hechtel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Heusden-Zolder | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hoeselt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kinrooi | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lanaken | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Meerssen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Molenbeersel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oudsbergen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oudsbergen vestiging Meeuwen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Stramproy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Tongeren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheekservicepunt Heer | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheekservicepunt Malpertuis | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Heure | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque locale Glons-Saint-Victor | 0.0 | |||||
| De Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke Openbare bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Het Lichthuis | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoofdbibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Juul Stinissenbibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of Things | 0.0 | |||||
| Maastricht City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maastricht University - Randwyck Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Dilsen-Stokkem | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Lanaken | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Overpelt | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek Wellen | 0.0 | |||||
| Tapijn Learning Spaces | 0.0 | |||||
| Universiteitsbibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| University library Hasselt | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Genk
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Biomarkt | |||||
| Markt Hasselt | |||||
| Marktplein |
Hotels in Genk
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Genk
70 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Genk
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Genk
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Genk
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Genk
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Genk
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Genk
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Genk
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Genk
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Genk
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Genk
17 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Genk
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Genk
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Genk
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Genk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biobrouwerij Jessenhofke | ||||
| Brouwerij Toeteler | ||||
| Chaudron des Macrales | ||||
| Het Aerts Paradijs | ||||
| Kasteelbrouwerij De Dool |
Stadiums & Teams in Genk
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Genk
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 Genk
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | Large Airport |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | MST | Large Airport |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | Large Airport |
| Beauvechain Air Base | - | Medium 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 |
| Volkel Air Base | UDE | 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 |
| Goch-Asperden 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 |
| Nistelrode Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Oostmalle Airfield | OBL | 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 |
Post Offices in Genk
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bpost Genk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Genk
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Beth-El Baptistenkerk | |
| Christelijke Gemeente Van Jehovah's getuigen | |
| Diyanet Yildirim Beyazit Moskee | |
| Evangelische Christengemeente Zwartberg | |
| Grieks-Orthodoxe Kerk | |
| Heilig-Hartkerk | |
| Imam-i-Gazali moskee | |
| Italiaanse kerk | |
| Jehova's getuigen | |
| Kapel van Camerlo | |
| Kapel van d'Ierd | |
| Kerk Gemeente van Christus | |
| Lourdeskapel | |
| Maria Moeder van de Kerk | |
| Marokkaanse El Houda Moskee | |
| Marokkaanse Hassan Ebno Tabit Moskee | |
| Oekraïens-Katholieke kerk | |
| Oekraïens-Orthodoxe kerk | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van de Rozenkranskerk | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Fatimakerk |
Quick Facts
Around Genk
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Genk
80 places within 15 km
- • Alverberg
- • Blokkes-motte
- • Dalerschans
- • De Holsteen
- • De Mot
- + 18 more
- • Herenhoeve Kasteel van Bockrijck
- • Kasteel Bokrijk
- • Kasteel Daalbroek
- • Kasteel de Brouckmans
- • Kasteel de Fauconval
- + 30 more
- • Breed
- • Elise KA
- • Studio Stad
- • The Gallery
- • Borreberg
- • Panorama terril
- • Rode Terril
- • Terril Waterschei
- • Terril Winterslag
- + 2 more
- • Motmolen ruïne
- • Ruïne Begijnhofkerk
- • Bliksemtrap Kattevennen
- • Boxberg
- • Duiventoren
- • Hesselsberg
- • Oudsberg
- + 4 more
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Public Holidays in Belgium
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Genk
What is the population of Genk?
Genk has a population of 63,666 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 1,431 people per square mile, spread across 44.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Genk?
Genk 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.