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Lanaken, Belgium
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Lanaken is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 24,771. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lanaken
Lanaken is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2007, the municipality of Lanaken had a total population of 24,724. Its area is 59.00 km2 which gives a population density of 415 inhabitants per km2.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,771 |
| Population Density | 2,027 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8932°, 5.6468° |
| 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 Lanaken
Lanaken is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 24,771. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 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 Lanaken
Lanaken 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 | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 12.2 sq mi (31.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,027/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8932°N, 5.6468°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 117 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 |
Lanaken 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").
Schools in Lanaken
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyxiscollege | - | - | - | - |
| GO! Atheneum Linc Parc | - | - | - | - |
| Pyxiscollege | - | - | - | - |
| GO! Basisschool Linc Parc | - | - | - | - |
| Pyxiscollege | - | - | - | - |
| Vrije Basisschool Aan de Basis | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lanaken
39 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100,5 Das Hitradio | hits, lederland | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| L1 Radio (NL) | limburg, lokaal | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Q-Music Limburg (NL) | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| BlackBeats.FM (DE) | - | MP3 128 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 | |
| Happy Sound Music (NL) | 24/7, afro house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Internazionale | italian pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BNL | alternative, culture | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Boo 105.1 FM - Bilzen, be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 100,5 DAS HITRADIO Alemannia-Livestream (DE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LFM Radio (FR) | outre-mer | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTV Maastricht 107.5 (NL) | maastricht, top 40 | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BRF1 Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio ZO-NWS (NL) | local music, local news | MP3 | |
| Radio Eileen (NL) | - | OGG | |
| Venlo Vintage (NL) | 50s, 60s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Double Z Radio (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sjeffm (NL) | classic hits 60s 70a 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Happy Sound Music Limburg (NL) | dance, disco | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RCF Liège | christian | MP3 256 kbps | |
| FM Goud Maasland | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 100,5 Das Hitradio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Novum FM (DE) | pop, rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| musicalradio.de (DE) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Benelux Beringen, be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Vera Radio (NL) | middle of the road, nederlands | MP3 320 kbps | |
| GothVille Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| American Forces Network Benelux-The Eagle (NL) | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| RTV Parkstad (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Lokale Radio Lanaken | pop | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Omroep Voeren - Vroenhoven, Be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Zuyd (NL) | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio De Musketiers (NL) | 24/7, various music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WRD2 - Aachen und Region (DE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wohltat Radio (DE) | various | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Kultradio24 (DE) | 00's, 00s | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lanaken
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apotheekmuseum | ||||
| Arbalétriers | ||||
| Archéoforum | ||||
| Archeologisch Museum | ||||
| Bauernmuseum Selfkant | ||||
| Blegny-Mine - Puits Marie | ||||
| Boerderij- en Heemkundemuseum Schimmert | ||||
| Bonnefantenmuseum | ||||
| Briconeum | ||||
| Brug van Vroenhoven | ||||
| Bureau Europa | ||||
| Carnavalmuseum Mechelen-aan-de-Maas | ||||
| Charbonnage de Blegny-Mine | ||||
| Club des Chercheurs et Correspondants Cheminot | ||||
| De Schatkamer | ||||
| Dynastiemuseum | ||||
| Elsmuseum | ||||
| Emile Van Dorenmuseum | ||||
| Flint Museum | ||||
| Gallo-Roman Museum | ||||
| Géologium du Broukay | ||||
| Goalmine | ||||
| Heemkunde Museum | ||||
| Het Brueghelmuseum | ||||
| Historial du Fort de Loncin | ||||
| Historiehuis van de Maasvallei | ||||
| Kapel van Verbeelding | ||||
| kruisweg op de Schaelsberg | ||||
| Le Grand Curtius | ||||
| Maastricht Museum | ||||
| Maison de la Montagne Saint Pierre | ||||
| Maison du Souvenir | ||||
| Marres | ||||
| Mijndepot | ||||
| Moerenpoort | ||||
| Musée d'Ansembourg | ||||
| Musée de la Fraise et de la Vie d'Antan | ||||
| Musée de la Vie Wallonne | ||||
| Musée de la ville de Herstal | ||||
| Musée Fort d'Aubin-Neufchâteau | ||||
| Musée gallo-romain | ||||
| Musée Liégeois du Luminaire | ||||
| Musée Saroléa | ||||
| Museum aan het Vrijthof | ||||
| Museum Het Ursulinenconvent/ Familiemuseum/ Café en Winkel/ Dubois/ Apothekerstuin/ VVV/ Breusterbrouwers | ||||
| Museum of Illusions | ||||
| Museum Valkenburg | ||||
| Museum van de Mijnwerkerswoning | ||||
| Museum van de Vrouw | ||||
| Museumkelder Derlon | ||||
| Natuurhistorisch Museum Maastricht | ||||
| Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial Museum | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum Bokrijk | ||||
| Regionaal Archeologisch Musuem | ||||
| Remember 39-45 | ||||
| Rijtuigenmuseum | ||||
| Romeinse Katakomben | ||||
| Spoormuseum | ||||
| Stadsmuseum | ||||
| Streekmuseum Stevensweert & Ohé en Laak | ||||
| Teseum | ||||
| Treasury of the Basilica of Saint Servatius | ||||
| Vestingmuseum Maastricht | ||||
| Waterburcht Pietersheim | ||||
| World War II Memory Museum |
Libraries in Lanaken
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 0.0 | |||||
| Architecture | 0.0 | |||||
| B3 Centre de ressources et de créativité de la Province de Liège | 0.0 | |||||
| Bédéothèques | 0.0 | |||||
| Bédéothèques | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Beek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Berg en Terblijt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Born | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Bree | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Boekerij Riemst | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Kimpel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Diepenbeek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Echt-Susteren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Eijsden, Jeugdafdeling | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Eijsden, Volwassenen afdeling | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Geleen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Genk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hoeselt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lanaken | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ligne Sittard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Maaseik | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Margraten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Meerssen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nuth | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oudsbergen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oudsbergen vestiging Meeuwen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Stein | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Tongeren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ulestraten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Valkenburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheekservicepunt Heer | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheekservicepunt Malpertuis | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Heure | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Droixhe-Bressoux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'École Supérieure des Arts Saint-Luc Liège | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'École Supérieure des Arts Saint-Luc Liège | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Vottem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Warsage | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Thier-à-Liège | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque locale Glons-Saint-Victor | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique des Monts | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique des Monts | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-Barthélemy | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre d'Études et de Documentation Sociales asbl | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre d'Études et de Documentation Sociales asbl | 0.0 | |||||
| de Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| De Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke Openbare bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Het Lichthuis | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoofdbibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeugdbibliotheek de Hoeksteen | 0.0 | |||||
| Juul Stinissenbibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of Things | 0.0 | |||||
| Maastricht City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maastricht University - Randwyck Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Open Leercentrum Graaf Huyn | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Dilsen-Stokkem | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Lanaken | 0.0 | |||||
| René Henoumont | 0.0 | |||||
| René Henoumont | 0.0 | |||||
| Servicepunt Hulsberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Servicepunt Schimmert | 0.0 | |||||
| Tapijn Learning Spaces | 0.0 | |||||
| Uitleenpunt Klimmen | 0.0 | |||||
| Uitleenpunt Ransdaal | 0.0 | |||||
| Universiteitsbibliotheek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lanaken
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brocante de Saint-Pholien | |||||
| Brocante de Saint-Pholien | |||||
| Brocante de Saint-Pholien | |||||
| De Biomarkt | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché de Herstal | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Meerssen | |||||
| Versmarkt Neerbeek |
Hotels in Lanaken
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lanaken
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lanaken
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lanaken
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lanaken
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Lanaken
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Lanaken
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lanaken
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lanaken
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lanaken
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Lanaken
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lanaken
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa brouwerij | ||||
| Alfa brouwerij | ||||
| Brasserie de l'Abbaye du Val-Dieu | ||||
| Brasserie de Warsage | ||||
| Brasserie Warsage | ||||
| Brouwerij De Walnoot | ||||
| Brouwerij Toeteler | ||||
| Chaudron des Macrales | ||||
| Gerlachus Bierbrouwerij en Whiskystokerij | ||||
| Gulpener | ||||
| Waroux |
Stadiums & Teams in Lanaken
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Lanaken
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 Lanaken
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 |
| 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 |
| Aachen-Merzbrück Airport | AAH | Small Airport |
| Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Büllingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elsenborn Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Genk Zwartberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Goetsenhoven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grefrath-Niershorst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Heinsberg-Selfkant Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kiewit Airfield Hasselt | - | Small Airport |
| Kückhoven Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Leopoldsburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Linnich-Boslar Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maillen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schaffen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schinveld Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Sint-Truiden / Brustem Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spa-La Sauvenière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stolberg-Diepenlinchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Theux (Verviers) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Venlo Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Wanlo Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Weelde Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Zutendaal Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lanaken
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postkantoor Lanaken |
Treatment Centers in Lanaken
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lanaken
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sint-Antoniuskapel | |
| Sint-Jozefskerk | |
| Sint-Ursulakerk |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Lanaken?
Lanaken has a population of 24,771 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 2,027 people per square mile, spread across 12.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lanaken?
Lanaken 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.