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Hasselt, Belgium
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Hasselt is a mid-size city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 77,651. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hasselt
Hasselt is the capital and largest city of the province of Limburg in the Flemish Region of Belgium.
People
Climate
| Population | 77,651 |
| Population Density | 3,090 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.9311°, 5.3378° |
| 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 Hasselt
Hasselt is a mid-size city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 77,651. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 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 Hasselt
Hasselt 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 | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 25.1 sq mi (65.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,090/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9311°N, 5.3378°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 136 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Hasselt has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.1").
Colleges & Universities in Hasselt
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academie Beeldende Kunsten | College | - | Visit → |
| Academie Genk | College | - | , |
| Academie Haspengouw [Beeld] | College | - | Visit → |
| Academie voor Beeldende Kunsten | College | - | , |
| Architecture Faculty Uhasselt | College | - | Visit → |
| CVO Cursa | College | - | Visit → |
| CVO Cursa | College | - | , |
| CVO LBC De Kompel | College | - | , |
| CVO Qrios | College | - | , |
| De Ateliers | College | - | Visit → |
| De Serres | College | - | Visit → |
| Diepenbeek B blok A-B-C-D-E | University | - | , |
| Diepenbeek B blok F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P-Q-T | University | - | , |
| Gemeentelijke Academie voor Beeldende Kunsten Heusden-Zolder | College | - | Visit → |
| Hasselt University | University | - | Visit → |
| Imam-ı Azam Onderwijsinstituut | College | - | Visit → |
| knst.Hasselt | College | - | Visit → |
| Level X | College | - | Visit → |
| Luca School of Arts | College | - | Visit → |
| Oud Gemeentehuis | University | - | , |
| PCVO Campus Maasmechelen | College | - | , |
| PLOT Brandweerschool | College | - | , |
| PLOT Oefenterrein | College | - | , |
| PLOT Politieschool | College | - | , |
| PXL Business B | College | - | Visit → |
| PXL Campus Elfde Linie A | College | - | Visit → |
| PXL Campus Guffenslaan | College | - | , |
| PXL-Music | University | - | Visit → |
| PXL-Tech | University | - | , |
| Qrios | College | - | , |
| Qrios volwassenenonderwijs | College | - | , |
| SyntraPXL | College | - | Visit → |
| T2-Campus | College | - | Visit → |
| UCLL | University | - | , |
| UCLL - Campus Diepenbeek | College | - | Visit → |
| UCLL Campus Hasselt | University | - | Visit → |
| UCLL Conference / Research | College | - | Visit → |
| UCLL Management gebouw S | College | 2012 | , |
| UHasselt - Campus Hasselt | University | - | , |
| UHasselt - Faculteit Rechten | University | - | , |
| Universiteit Hasselt | University | - | Visit → |
| Universiteit Hasselt - Faculteit Industriële Ingenieurswetenschappen | University | - | , |
Schools in Hasselt
41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GO! Next Level X | - | - | - | - |
| Campus HAST | - | - | - | - |
| Freinetschool De Toverfluit | - | - | - | - |
| KT Campus Mozaïek | - | - | - | - |
| KT Campus Mozaïek | - | - | - | - |
| KT De Boomgaard Veldstraat | - | - | - | - |
| KT Campus De Boomgaard | - | - | - | - |
| Provinciaal Instituut Verpleegkunde | - | - | - | - |
| GO! Next van Veldeke | - | - | - | - |
| KT Campus Catharina | - | - | - | - |
| GO! Next de Mix | - | - | - | - |
| GO! Basisschool Daltonschool 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Hotelschool Hasselt | - | - | - | - |
| GO! Next Sportschool | - | - | - | - |
| Het Kleine Atheneum | - | - | - | - |
| Kindsheid Jesu | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije Basisschool De Tuimelaar | - | - | - | - |
| KT Campus Godsheide | - | - | - | - |
| KT Campus De Hazelaar | - | - | - | - |
| De Berk buitengewoon basisonderwijs | - | - | - | - |
| HAST Verpleegkunde HBO5 | - | - | - | - |
| PCVO Moderne Talen | - | - | - | - |
| Provinciaal Instituut Verpleegkunde | - | - | - | - |
| GO! Next Basisschool LeerPLEIN | - | - | - | - |
| GO! Basisschool Daltonschool 2 | - | - | - | - |
| KT Campus Tuinwijk | - | - | - | - |
| Virga Jessecollege | - | - | - | - |
| Koninklijk Atheneum I | - | - | - | - |
| Virga Jessecollege | - | - | - | - |
| Provinciale Handelsschool | - | - | - | - |
| VDAB | - | - | - | - |
| PXL-Healthcare | - | - | - | - |
| KIDS Campus Hasselt | - | - | - | - |
| KT Campus De Boomgaard | - | - | - | - |
| De Krullevaar | - | - | - | - |
| Basisschool De Puzzel | - | - | - | - |
| De Hummeltjes | - | - | - | - |
| PXL | - | - | - | - |
| Campus De Singel | - | - | - | - |
| GO! Next Level X | - | - | - | - |
| De Singel | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hasselt
31 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| jungletrain.net - 24/7 drum and bass (NL) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| VRT NWS | nieuws | MP3 | |
| L1 Radio (NL) | limburg, lokaal | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Belgian Dance Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Q-Music Limburg (NL) | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| RTBF VivaCité Liège | rtbf | MP3 | |
| Falcon Radio (NL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Internazionale | italian pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BNL | alternative, culture | MP3 192 kbps | |
| W-LLM The Void (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Trendy FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Boo 105.1 FM - Bilzen, be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTV Maastricht 107.5 (NL) | maastricht, top 40 | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Centrum Radio (NL) | local news, local radio | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Warm FM 104.2 | electronic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| LFM Radio (FR) | outre-mer | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sjeffm (NL) | classic hits 60s 70a 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Double Z Radio (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Eileen (NL) | - | OGG | |
| FM Goud Maasland | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Lokale Radio Lanaken | pop | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Apollo | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Benelux Beringen, be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Vera Radio (NL) | middle of the road, nederlands | MP3 320 kbps | |
| GothVille Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Equinoxe (FR) | electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| stadradio Tienen | pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Voeren - Vroenhoven, Be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Frequence Eghezee | variety | AAC 128 kbps | |
| RCF Liège | christian | MP3 256 kbps | |
| RCF Sud Belgique | christian | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Hasselt
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amandinahuis | ||||
| Barak 15 | ||||
| Bazaar Kastaar | ||||
| Belevingscentrum Graaf | ||||
| Belevingscentrum Herkenrode | ||||
| Bocholter Brouwerijmuseum | ||||
| Bocholter Brouwerijmuseum | ||||
| Bosmuseum Pijnven | ||||
| Dynastiemuseum | ||||
| Emile Van Dorenmuseum | ||||
| Festraetsstudio | ||||
| Fruitbelevingscentrum | ||||
| Gallo-Roman Museum | ||||
| Goalmine | ||||
| Heilig Paterke | ||||
| Het Brueghelmuseum | ||||
| Het Stadsmus | ||||
| Het Stadsmus | ||||
| Hexapoda - insectarium Jean Leclercq | ||||
| Historisch Centrum Luchtmachtbasis Brustem | ||||
| Kleine-Brogel Air Museum | ||||
| Kruiermuseum | ||||
| Kunstuur | ||||
| Liberation Garden | ||||
| Limpressions | ||||
| LOMAK | ||||
| Mijndepot | ||||
| Mijnmuseum | ||||
| Modemuseum Hasselt | ||||
| Moerenpoort | ||||
| Municipal Carillon Museum | ||||
| Musée de la Hesbaye | ||||
| 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 Winter 1944 | ||||
| Museum Zoe was Alleke | ||||
| Nationaal Jenevermuseum | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum Bokrijk | ||||
| Schatten van de Sint-Odulphuskerk | ||||
| Sint-Paulus museum | ||||
| Teseum | ||||
| Vogelmuseum | ||||
| ZLDR Luchtfabriek |
Libraries in Hasselt
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Balen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Beringen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Borgloon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Kimpel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Priool Bocholt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Diepenbeek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Geetbets | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Genk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Gingelom | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Halen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ham | 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 Leopoldsburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lummen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oudsbergen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oudsbergen vestiging Meeuwen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Tessenderlo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Tongeren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zoutleeuw | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Communale de Waremme | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Berloz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque locale Glons-Saint-Victor | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Publique Libre de Hesbaye | 0.0 | |||||
| de Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| de Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| De Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke Openbare bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Het Lichthuis | 0.0 | |||||
| Juul Stinissenbibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek Wellen | 0.0 | |||||
| University library Hasselt | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hasselt
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Vrije Met | |||||
| Grote Markt | |||||
| Markt Hasselt | |||||
| Marktplein |
Hotels in Hasselt
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hasselt
119 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hasselt
22 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Hasselt
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Hasselt
4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Hasselt
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hasselt
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Hasselt
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hasselt
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hasselt
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hasselt
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hasselt
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hasselt
16 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hasselt
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hasselt
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hasselt
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hasselt
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biobrouwerij Jessenhofke | ||||
| Brouwerij & Alcoholstokerij Wilderen | ||||
| Brouwerij Anders! NV | ||||
| Brouwerij Hubie | ||||
| Brouwerij Kerkom | ||||
| Brouwerij Toeteler | ||||
| Brouwerij Wilderen | ||||
| Het Aerts Paradijs | ||||
| Kasteelbrouwerij De Dool | ||||
| Tom's Brouwerij |
Stadiums & Teams in Hasselt
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hasselt
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val de Wanne (ski alpin) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Valley Peer Ski & Snowboardcentre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hasselt
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | Large Airport |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | MST | Large Airport |
| Beauvechain Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Florennes 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 |
| Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Genk Zwartberg 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 |
| 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 |
| Weelde Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Zutendaal Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hasselt
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Badr Moskee | |
| Evangelische kerk De Zaaier | |
| Heilig Hartkerk | |
| Heilig Kruiskerk | |
| Jinja | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Bezoekingkerk | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouwkapel | |
| Protestantse Kerk | |
| Saint Quentin Cathedral | |
| Sint-Catharinakerk | |
| Sint-Christoffelkerk | |
| Sint-Jozefskerk | |
| Sint-Martinuskerk | |
| Sint-Rochuskerk | |
| Virga-Jessebasiliek |
Explore Near Hasselt
Quick Facts
Around Hasselt
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Hasselt
113 places within 15 km
- • Alverberg
- • Asberg
- • Blokkes-motte
- • Burchtheuvel / Donjon
- • De Holsteen
- + 24 more
- • Aen de Kerck
- • Château de Looz
- • Geuzentempel
- • Herenhoeve Kasteel van Bockrijck
- • Kasteel Bokrijk
- + 58 more
- • Breed
- • Elise KA
- • Studio Stad
- • The Gallery
- • Borreberg
- • Terril Winterslag
- • Fundering radar WO2
- • Motmolen ruïne
- • Oude Toren
- • Ruïne Begijnhofkerk
- • Olmenhof
- • Bliksemtrap Kattevennen
- • Boxberg
- • Burcht van Loon
- • Duiventoren
- • Honsberg
- + 4 more
- • Kinderboerderij
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What is the population of Hasselt?
Hasselt has a population of 77,651 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 3,090 people per square mile, spread across 25.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hasselt?
Hasselt 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.