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Kortessem, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Kortessem is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 8,042. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,042 Population 1,586/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
46.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Kortessem

Kortessem

Kortessem is a former municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. On January 1, 2006, Kortessem had a total population of 8,074. The total area is 33.90 km2 which gives a population density of 238 inhabitants per km2.

People

Population8,042
Density1,586/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population8,042
Population Density1,586 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates50.8589°, 5.3897°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceFlanders
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation46.3 inches (1,175 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (20 cm)

About Kortessem

Kortessem is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 8,042. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 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 Kortessem

Kortessem 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.2°C / 38°F 0.6° / 5.7° 63.8
Feb 3.7°C / 39°F 0.7° / 6.7° 57.7
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F 2.7° / 10.7° 54.6
Apr 10°C / 50°F 5° / 15° 41.1
May 13.8°C / 57°F 8.7° / 18.8° 57.7
Jun 16.7°C / 62°F 11.7° / 21.7° 68.8
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13.8° / 23.8° 72.9
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 13.4° / 23.5° 83.8
Sep 15.2°C / 59°F 10.6° / 19.7° 57.6
Oct 11°C / 52°F 7.3° / 14.8° 64.7
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F 3.8° / 9.7° 62.3
Dec 3.8°C / 39°F 1.4° / 6.3° 74.3
Kortessem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below Belgium avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density1,586/sq mi
Coordinates50.8589°N, 5.3897°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 43 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 50 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 25 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 140 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 113 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 47 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 109 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 102 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 147 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 108 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 113 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 27 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 61 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 114 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 53 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 63 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 35 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 44 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 42 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 129 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, 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

Kortessem 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").

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Schools in Kortessem

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
BuSO De Dageraad - - - -
Basisschool De Klok - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kortessem

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
Warm FM 104.2 electronic MP3 320 kbps
Centrum Radio (NL) local news, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Trendy FM - MP3 128 kbps
W-LLM The Void (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Internazionale italian pop MP3 192 kbps
BNL alternative, culture MP3 192 kbps
Boo 105.1 FM - Bilzen, be - MP3 320 kbps
RTV Maastricht 107.5 (NL) maastricht, top 40 MP3 320 kbps
LFM Radio (FR) outre-mer MP3 192 kbps
Lokale Radio Lanaken pop MP3 320 kbps
GothVille Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Vera Radio (NL) middle of the road, nederlands MP3 320 kbps
Radio Benelux Beringen, be - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Apollo - MP3 192 kbps
stadradio Tienen pop music MP3 192 kbps
FM Goud Maasland - MP3 256 kbps
Omroep Voeren - Vroenhoven, Be - MP3 320 kbps
Frequence Eghezee variety AAC 128 kbps
RCF Liège christian MP3 256 kbps
Sjeffm (NL) classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 128 kbps
Double Z Radio (NL) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Kortessem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amandinahuis
Aquarium & Museum
Archéoforum
Barak 15
Belevingscentrum Graaf
Belevingscentrum Herkenrode
Briconeum
Dynastiemuseum
Emile Van Dorenmuseum
Festraetsstudio
Fruitbelevingscentrum
Gallo-Roman Museum
Goalmine
Heilig Paterke
Het Stadsmus
Het Stadsmus
Hexapoda - insectarium Jean Leclercq
Historial du Fort de Loncin
Historisch Centrum Luchtmachtbasis Brustem
Kunstuur
La Boverie
Le Grand Curtius
Limpressions
MadMusée
Maison de la flore
Maison de la Métallurgie MMIL
Maison de la science
Mijndepot
Mijnmuseum
Modemuseum Hasselt
Moerenpoort
Municipal Carillon Museum
Musée d'Ansembourg
Musée de la Fraise et de la Vie d'Antan
Musée de la Hesbaye
Musée de la Vie Wallonne
Musée de la ville de Herstal
Musée des Transports en commun de Wallonie
Musée Gretry
Musée Liégeois du Luminaire
Musée Saroléa
Musée Wittert
Museum De Mindere
Museum Greenville
Museum Heemkunde Heppen
Museum K-blokken
Museum Villa Verbeelding
Museum Winter 1944
Museum Zoe was Alleke
Nationaal Jenevermuseum
Openluchtmuseum Bokrijk
Schatten van de Sint-Odulphuskerk
Teseum
Théâtre des Marionnettes Royal Ancien Impérial Musée Tchantchès
Trésor de Liège
Trinkhall museum
ZLDR Luchtfabriek

Libraries in Kortessem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Architecture0.0
Architecture0.0
B3 Centre de ressources et de créativité de la Province de Liège0.0
Bib0.0
Bib0.0
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek Beringen0.0
Bibliotheek Borgloon0.0
Bibliotheek De Boekerij Riemst0.0
Bibliotheek De Kimpel0.0
Bibliotheek Diepenbeek0.0
Bibliotheek Genk0.0
Bibliotheek Ham0.0
Bibliotheek Hasselt - Kuringen0.0
Bibliotheek Hasselt Limburg0.0
Bibliotheek Heusden-Zolder0.0
Bibliotheek Hoeselt0.0
Bibliotheek Lummen0.0
Bibliotheek Oudsbergen0.0
Bibliotheek Oudsbergen vestiging Meeuwen0.0
Bibliotheek Tongeren0.0
Bibliotheque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Heure0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Waremme0.0
Bibliothèque d'angleur0.0
Bibliothèque de Berloz0.0
Bibliothèque de Braives0.0
Bibliothèque de Chênée0.0
Bibliothèque de Droixhe-Bressoux0.0
Bibliothèque de Fétinne-Vennes0.0
Bibliothèque de Fétinne-Vennes0.0
Bibliothèque de l'École Supérieure des Arts Saint-Luc Liège0.0
Bibliothèque de l'École Supérieure des Arts Saint-Luc Liège0.0
Bibliothèque de la Cité0.0
Bibliothèque de la Cité0.0
Bibliothèque de Robertmont0.0
Bibliothèque de Robertmont0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Gilles0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Gilles0.0
Bibliothèque de Viemme0.0
Bibliothèque de Vottem0.0
Bibliothèque des Botresses0.0
Bibliothèque des Botresses0.0
Bibliothèque du Séminaire de Liège0.0
Bibliothèque du Séminaire de Liège0.0
Bibliothèque du Thier-à-Liège0.0
Bibliothèque du Vieux-Thier0.0
Bibliothèque du Vieux-Thier0.0
Bibliothèque Emile Jeanne0.0
Bibliothèque Emile Jeanne0.0
Bibliothèque locale Glons-Saint-Victor0.0
Bibliothèque publique des Monts0.0
Bibliothèque publique des Monts0.0
Bibliothèque Publique Libre de Hesbaye0.0
Bibliothèque Publique Saint Remacle0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Barthélemy0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Lambert0.0
Bibliothèque Tout va bien0.0
Bibliothèque Tout va bien0.0
Centre d'Études et de Documentation Sociales asbl0.0
Centre d'Études et de Documentation Sociales asbl0.0
Centre de lecture et de documentation publiques0.0
Centre de lecture et de documentation publiques0.0
de Bib0.0
de Bib0.0
De Bib0.0
École saint Maur0.0
École saint Maur0.0
Gemeentelijke Openbare bibliotheek0.0
Het Lichthuis0.0
Langues et littérature romanes0.0
Langues et littérature romanes0.0
Langues et littératures germaniques0.0
Langues et littératures germaniques0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Lanaken0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Wellen0.0
Philosophie et communication0.0
Philosophie et communication0.0
René Henoumont0.0
René Henoumont0.0
Salle de lecture (20 Août)0.0
Salle de lecture (20 Août)0.0
Sciences historiques0.0
Sciences historiques0.0
University library Hasselt0.0

Farmers Markets in Kortessem

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Brocante de Saint-Pholien
Brocante de Saint-Pholien
Brocante de Saint-Pholien
Brocante de Saint-Pholien
Brocante de Saint-Pholien
Grote Markt
Marché de Herstal
Marché de la Batte
Marché de la Batte
Marché de la Batte
Marché de la Batte
Marché de la Batte
Marché de la Batte
Marché matinal de Liège
Markt Hasselt
Marktplein

Restaurants in Kortessem

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A la Carta foodbar

Cafes in Kortessem

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetaria Stonehill stables

Castles in Kortessem

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kasteel de Fauconval
Kasteel De Toren
Kasteel Printhagen
Kasteel van Mombeek

Gas Stations in Kortessem

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Banks in Kortessem

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Argenta
KBC

Breweries in Kortessem

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Biobrouwerij Jessenhofke
Brouwerij & Alcoholstokerij Wilderen
Brouwerij Hubie
Brouwerij Kerkom
Brouwerij Toeteler
Brouwerij Wilderen
Het Aerts Paradijs
Kasteelbrouwerij De Dool
Tom's Brouwerij
Waroux

Stadiums & Teams in Kortessem

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kortessem

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 Kortessem

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eindhoven AirportEINLarge Airport
Maastricht Aachen AirportMSTLarge Airport
Beauvechain Air Base-Medium Airport
Florennes Air Base-Medium Airport
Geilenkirchen Air BaseGKEMedium Airport
Gilze Rijen Air BaseGLZMedium Airport
Kempen Airport Budel-Medium Airport
Kleine Brogel Air Base-Medium Airport
Liège AirportLGGMedium 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 AirfieldOBLSmall 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

Post Offices in Kortessem

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post

Treatment Centers in Kortessem

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre Dome
Centre médical Balbec
Centre médical du Chéra
Centre Médical La Chapelle
Centre PSE Promotion de la santé à l'école
Institut Ernest Malvoz
ISoSL Services Les Pléiades
L'intervalle
La clinique Mont Saint-Martin
Maison de garde
Maison médicale La Passerelle
Medicalia
Polyclinique de Chênée
PRANAclinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kortessem

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bonderkuilkapel
OLV van 7 Smarten
Sint-Pieterskerk
Sint-Rochuskapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Postal Code
3501

🇧🇪 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 Kortessem

What is the population of Kortessem?

Kortessem has a population of 8,042 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 1,586 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kortessem?

Kortessem 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.

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