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Herk-de-Stad, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Herk-de-Stad is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 11,566. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

11,566 Population 1,070/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
42.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Herk-de-Stad

Herk-de-Stad

Herk-de-Stad is a municipality and city located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On 1 January 2018, Herk-de-Stad had a total population of 12,661. The total area is 42.83 km2 which gives a population density of 296 inhabitants per km2.

People

Population11,566
Density1,070/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population11,566
Population Density1,070 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates50.9401°, 5.1664°
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 Herk-de-Stad

Herk-de-Stad is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 11,566. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 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 Herk-de-Stad

Herk-de-Stad 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.1°C / 38°F -4.9° / 11.4° 68.8
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F -5° / 15.7° 71.6
Mar 7°C / 45°F -3.1° / 18.7° 80.8
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F -2.2° / 21.3° 42.6
May 13.4°C / 56°F 2.9° / 24.5° 61.7
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 7.6° / 30.1° 84.8
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 9.7° / 33° 76.6
Aug 19.6°C / 67°F 10.1° / 31.2° 57.6
Sep 16.4°C / 61°F 6° / 29.6° 77.5
Oct 12.1°C / 54°F 3° / 22.1° 79.1
Nov 7°C / 45°F -2.1° / 15.9° 65.6
Dec 4.5°C / 40°F -4.2° / 13.4° 79.5
Herk-de-Stad 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 102 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

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Population Density1,070/sq mi
Coordinates50.9401°N, 5.1664°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

346 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Jan 2, 2021.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 50 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 66 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 34 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 103 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 65 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 126 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 102 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 114 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 108 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 78 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 43 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 111 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 69 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 52 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 54 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 51 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 53 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 50 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 79 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 147 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

Herk-de-Stad 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 Herk-de-Stad

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sint Martinusscholen Campus Amandina
GO! Next basisschool Herx
Vrije Basisschool Sint- Martinus
Buitengewoon Lager Onderwijs De Olm
Sint Martinusscholen Campus Ursula 1ste graad
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Radio Stations near Herk-de-Stad

60 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
Omroep Brabant (NL) news, omroep brabant MP3 256 kbps
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
Belgian Dance Radio MP3 192 kbps
Melinda FM hits, pop MP3 192 kbps
RGR Classic Hits golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
RTBF Classic 21 - Metal (FR) MP3
RTBF VivaCité Liège rtbf MP3
Omroep Brabant - Radio (NL) MP3 256 kbps
RTBF Classic 21 - 80's 80s, rtbf MP3
RTBF Classic 21 - Live live MP3
Glow FM (NL) local news, local radio MP3
Falcon Radio (NL) MP3 128 kbps
BNL alternative, culture MP3 192 kbps
LFM Radio (FR) outre-mer MP3 192 kbps
RTBF Classic 21 - Soul Power rtbf, soul MP3
Warm FM 104.2 electronic MP3 320 kbps
happy.radio (NL) (NL) MP3 128 kbps
Centrum Radio (NL) local news, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
RTBF Classic 21 - Underground underground MP3
Zoe FM golden oldies, goldies AAC+ 128 kbps
Trendy FM MP3 128 kbps
Boo 105.1 FM - Bilzen, be MP3 320 kbps
W-LLM The Void (US) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Internazionale italian pop MP3 192 kbps
RTBF Classic 21 - 70's 70s, rtbf MP3
Nostalgie New Wave new wave, no ads AAC
Radion JND (NL) MP3 192 kbps
VRT Radio 1 - De LageLandenLijst folk MP3
Radio Eileen (NL) OGG
RTBF Classic 21 - 60's 60s, rtbf MP3
De Goeie Ouwe Tijd MP3 128 kbps
HiTec Radio (NL) AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio BaHeNa - Baarle-Hertog, Be MP3 192 kbps
Studio040 (NL) pop MP3 160 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
Lokale Radio Lanaken pop MP3 320 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 - 70's (DE) classic rock 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 Equinoxe (FR) electronic MP3 192 kbps
RTBF Classic 21 - Route 66 country, rtbf MP3
RTBF Classic 21 - Reggae reggae, roots reggae MP3
RTBF Classic 21 - Metal metal, rtbf MP3

Museums in Herk-de-Stad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amandinahuis
Barak 15
Belevingscentrum Graaf
Belevingscentrum Herkenrode
Belevingscentrum Rufferdinge
Bosmuseum Gerhagen
Bosmuseum Pijnven
Festraetsstudio
Fruitbelevingscentrum
Gasthuismuseum
Geboortehuis St-Jan Berchmans
Heilig Paterke
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 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
Openluchtmuseum Bokrijk
Oud-gemeentehuis
Pegasus museum
Schatten van de Sint-Odulphuskerk
Sint-Paulus museum
Stadsmuseum De Hofstadt
Stedelijk Archeologisch Museum Sinte-Gitter
Streekmuseum De Reinvoart
Vogelmuseum
Watermolen de Beekjuffer
ZLDR Luchtfabriek

Libraries in Herk-de-Stad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bib0.0
Bib0.0
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
Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek Glabbeek0.0
Hagelands Historisch Documentatiecentrum0.0
Ludothéque & Bibliothéque Communale0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek & Stadsarchief0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Wellen0.0
Stadsbibliotheek0.0
Stedelijke Bibliotheek0.0
The Hive0.0
University library Hasselt0.0

Farmers Markets in Herk-de-Stad

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
De Vrije Met
Grote Markt
Markt Hasselt
Marktplein

Restaurants in Herk-de-Stad

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brasserie Olmenhof
China Corner
De volksmacht
Komorebi Sushi Bar

Cafes in Herk-de-Stad

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetaria
De gulden Mortier
Megusto

Theatres in Herk-de-Stad

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cultureel Centrum "De Markthallen"

Castles in Herk-de-Stad

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kasteel de Pierpont

Theme Parks in Herk-de-Stad

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Olmenhof

Dentists in Herk-de-Stad

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arcadent
Joeri Morren
Mondzorg Herk

Gas Stations in Herk-de-Stad

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gabriëls
Peetermans

Banks in Herk-de-Stad

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Argenta
Belfius
BNP Paribas Fortis
KBC

Gyms in Herk-de-Stad

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beweegbank

Breweries in Herk-de-Stad

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
Kasteelbrouwerij De Dool
Molse Bier- en Wijngilde - VAW Mol
Tom's Brouwerij

Stadiums & Teams in Herk-de-Stad

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Herk-de-Stad

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 Herk-de-Stad

32 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 BaseMedium Airport
Florennes Air BaseMedium Airport
Gilze Rijen Air BaseGLZMedium Airport
Kempen Airport BudelMedium Airport
Kleine Brogel Air BaseMedium Airport
Liège AirportLGGMedium Airport
Volkel Air BaseUDEMedium Airport
Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Balen-Keiheuvel AirfieldSmall Airport
Brasschaat AirfieldSmall Airport
Breda International AirportSmall Airport
Genk Zwartberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Goetsenhoven AirfieldSmall Airport
Kiewit Airfield HasseltSmall Airport
Leopoldsburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Maillen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Melsbroek Air BaseSmall Airport
Namur-Suarlée AirfieldSmall Airport
Nistelrode GlidersiteSmall Airport
Oostmalle AirfieldOBLSmall Airport
Schaffen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sint-Truiden / Brustem AirfieldSmall Airport
Spa-La Sauvenière AirfieldSmall Airport
Theux (Verviers) AirfieldSmall Airport
Weelde Air BaseSmall Airport
Zutendaal Air BaseSmall Airport

Post Offices in Herk-de-Stad

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bpost Herk-de-Stad

Treatment Centers in Herk-de-Stad

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centra voor Ambulante Revalidatie Laakdal
dr tinne peeters

Churches & Religious Organizations in Herk-de-Stad

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sint-Martinuskerk

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Area
42.8 km² (16.5 mi²)
Postal Code
3540
Mayor
Bert Moyaers
Website
herk-de-stad.be/
Twinned With
Oborniki

🇧🇪 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 Herk-de-Stad

What is the population of Herk-de-Stad?

Herk-de-Stad has a population of 11,566 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 1,070 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Herk-de-Stad?

Herk-de-Stad 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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