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Glabbeek, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Glabbeek is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 5,070. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,070 Population 1,280/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
42.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Glabbeek

Glabbeek

Glabbeek is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the populated places of Attenrode, Bunsbeek, Glabbeek proper, Kapellen, Wever and Zuurbemde. On January 1, 2006, Glabbeek had a total population of 5,189. The total area is 26.78 km2 which gives a population density of 194 inhabitants per km2.

People

Population5,070
Density1,280/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Population5,070
Population Density1,280 / sq mi
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates50.8727°, 4.9562°
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 Glabbeek

Glabbeek is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 5,070. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 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 Glabbeek

Glabbeek has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Dec (4°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F 2° / 6.2° 0.0
Feb 4.9°C / 41°F 2.2° / 7.6° 0.0
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 5.8° / 15.3° 0.0
May 13.6°C / 56°F 8.9° / 18.3° 0.0
Jun 16.7°C / 62°F 12.1° / 21.3° 0.0
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 14.1° / 23.5° 0.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 13.9° / 22.6° 0.0
Sep 15.2°C / 59°F 11° / 19.4° 0.0
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 8.7° / 15.1° 0.0
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 4.8° / 9.6° 0.0
Dec 4°C / 39°F 1.9° / 6.1° 0.0
Glabbeek 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 167 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

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density1,280/sq mi
Coordinates50.8727°N, 4.9562°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.83"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 67 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 51 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 81 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 77 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 86 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 139 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 117 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 131 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 92 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 57 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 91 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 74 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 96 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 66 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 68 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 70 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 63 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 38 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 126 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 155 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) 2.1 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.7 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 Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Glabbeek has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Glabbeek

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gemeentelijke Basisschool De Springplank - - - -
De Kleine Wereld Kapellen - - - -
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Radio Stations near Glabbeek

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VRT NWS nieuws MP3
Joe - Top 2000 - MP3 128 kbps
RGR Classic Hits golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
Melinda FM hits, pop MP3 192 kbps
Belgian Dance Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Lehabs Radio afrobeats, dance MP3
BNL alternative, culture MP3 192 kbps
W-LLM The Void (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Nostalgie New Wave new wave, no ads AAC
Trendy FM - MP3 128 kbps
Opsinjoor Volksradio dutch, flemish MP3 192 kbps
FM Goud Maasland - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Appolo news, various music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Apollo - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Benelux Beringen, be - MP3 192 kbps
DAX FM RADIO 80's, 90's MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Neteland variety MP3 128 kbps
Radio Opsinjoor - MP3 128 kbps
Mooi Radio 106.6 FM Mechelen,be - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Equinoxe (FR) electronic MP3 192 kbps
GothVille Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radyo Gar - MP3 128 kbps
stadradio Tienen pop music MP3 192 kbps
Frequence Eghezee variety AAC 128 kbps
AFN 360 Benelux pop, rock MP3 96 kbps
RCF Sud Belgique christian MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Glabbeek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amandinahuis
Belevingscentrum Rufferdinge
Bosmuseum Gerhagen
Brabants Radiomuseum
Da Vinci Museum
Draaiorgelmuseum
Festraetsstudio
First Wing Historical Center
Geboortehuis St-Jan Berchmans
Heem- en Radiomuseum 'Die Swane'
Het Huis van het Belgisch-Franse Verzet
Het Toreke
Het Toreke
Historisch Centrum Luchtmachtbasis Brustem
Historisch draaiorgelmuseum
Huize Ernest Claes
Klompenmuseum
LOMAK
Maison de la flore
Musée Armand Pellegrin
Musée d'Horlogerie
Musée de la boite en fer-blanc lithographiée
Musée de la ligne KW
Musée de la Vie d'Autrefois
Musée du Corps de Cavalerie Français 1940
Musée du souvenir 40-45
Musée Géradin
Museum '44
Museum 3de Regiment Lansiers
Museum De Mindere
Museum Slag Der Zilveren Helmen
Museum voor Religieuze Kunst
Museum Winter 1944
Oud-gemeentehuis
Parcum
Pegasus museum
Stadsmuseum De Hofstadt
Stedelijk Archeologisch Museum Sinte-Gitter
Stedelijk Museum
Streekmuseum De Reinvoart
Trabant Museum
Treinmuseum

Libraries in Glabbeek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bib0.0
BIB Hoegaarden0.0
Biblio Incourt0.0
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek Bekkevoort0.0
Bibliotheek de Mena0.0
Bibliotheek Diest0.0
Bibliotheek Geetbets0.0
Bibliotheek Gingelom0.0
Bibliotheek Haasrode0.0
Bibliotheek Halen0.0
Bibliotheek Ham0.0
Bibliotheek Holsbeek0.0
Bibliotheek Hulshout0.0
Bibliotheek Kessel-Lo0.0
Bibliotheek Kortenaken0.0
Bibliotheek Laakdal0.0
Bibliotheek Linter0.0
Bibliotheek Lummen0.0
Bibliotheek Scherpenheuvel-Zichem0.0
Bibliotheek Tessenderlo0.0
Bibliotheek Zoutleeuw0.0
Bibliotheque communale0.0
Bibliothèque Communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Hannut0.0
Bibliotheque Oasis0.0
de Bib0.0
de Bib0.0
De Maere0.0
Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek Glabbeek0.0
Grimoire d'Éole0.0
Hagelands Historisch Documentatiecentrum0.0
Ludothéque & Bibliothéque Communale0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Heist-op-den-Berg0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Lubbeek0.0
Public Library0.0
Stadsbibliotheek0.0
Stedelijke Bibliotheek0.0
Universiteitsbibliotheek0.0

Farmers Markets in Glabbeek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
De Vrije Met
Grote Markt
Weekmarkt Kessel-lo

Restaurants in Glabbeek

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bistro 't Klokhuis

Gas Stations in Glabbeek

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TotalEnergies

Banks in Glabbeek

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Argenta
ING
KBC

Breweries in Glabbeek

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Jandrain-Jandrenouille
Brasserie du Flo
Brasserie Valduc-Thor
Braxatorium Parcensis
Brewhouse Karbo
Brouwerij & Alcoholstokerij Wilderen
Brouwerij Anders! NV
Brouwerij De Schuur
Brouwerij Engilsen
Brouwerij Hubie
Brouwerij Kerkom
Brouwerij van Vissenaken
Brouwerij Wilderen
City Brewery
Craywinckelhof
De Vlier
La Brasserie
Micro-Brouwerij Rockbrouwers
t' Nieuwhuys

Stadiums & Teams in Glabbeek

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Glabbeek

2 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 - - -

Airports Near Glabbeek

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels AirportBRULarge Airport
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Eindhoven AirportEINLarge 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
Woensdrecht Air BaseWOEMedium 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
Cerfontaine Airfield-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
Oostmalle AirfieldOBLSmall Airport
Schaffen Airfield-Small Airport
Sint-Truiden / Brustem Airfield-Small Airport
Weelde Air Base-Small Airport
Zutendaal Air Base-Small Airport

Post Offices in Glabbeek

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
bpost

Treatment Centers in Glabbeek

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centra voor Ambulante Revalidatie Laakdal
dr tinne peeters
PVT Andreas campus Lubbeek

Churches & Religious Organizations in Glabbeek

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Onze Lieve Vrouw van Bijstand
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Onrustkapel
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Geboortekerk
Sint-Catharinakerk
Sint-Niklaaskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels

🇧🇪 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 Glabbeek

What is the population of Glabbeek?

Glabbeek has a population of 5,070 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 1,280 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Glabbeek?

Glabbeek 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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