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Lens, Belgium
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Lens is a small town in Wallonia, Belgium with a population of 3,902. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Lens
A lens is a transmissive optical device that focuses or disperses a light beam by means of refraction. A simple lens consists of a single piece of transparent material, while a compound lens consists of several simple lenses (elements), usually arranged along a common axis. Lenses are made from materials such as glass or plastic and are ground, polished, or molded to the required shape. A lens can focus light to form an image, unlike a prism, which refracts light without focusing. Devices that similarly focus or disperse waves and radiation other than visible light are also called "lenses", such as microwave lenses, electron lenses, acoustic lenses, or explosive lenses.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,902 |
| Population Density | 1,072 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.5570°, 3.8995° |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| Country | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| State / Province | Wallonia |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.6 inches (14 cm) |
About Lens
Lens is a small town in Belgium (Wallonia) with a population of 3,902. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 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 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.
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 | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,072/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5570°N, 3.8995°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Lens has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.1").
Schools in Lens
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle de Lens | — | — | — | — |
| École communale | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lens
55 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNM | pop, vrt | MP3 | |
| Studio Brussel | alternative, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Nova (FR) | alternative, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| De Tijdloze | alternative indie rock, metal | MP3 | |
| MNM Hits | pop, vrt | MP3 | |
| StuBru | — | MP3 | |
| Klara Continuo | classical, vrt | MP3 | |
| Klara | classical, cultural | MP3 | |
| Top Radio Dance | dance, dj mixes | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Topradio TopRetroArena | 90s, dance | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Nostalgie Belgique | 64kbps, aac | AAC | |
| RTBF VivaCité Bruxelles | rtbf | MP3 | |
| Kiosk Radio | independent, music | AAC 192 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 1 Classics | classic rock, vrt | MP3 | |
| Radio Campus Bruxelles 92.1 | jazz | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Tomorrowland - Daybreak Sessions | dance, dance music | AAC+ 256 kbps | |
| vrt klara high quality | — | MP3 | |
| Studio Brussel UNTZ | dance, electronic | AAC | |
| Instrumentals Forever | big band, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Topradio TopBam | hard techno, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Studio Brussel - Vuurland | easy listening, melancholic | AAC | |
| RTBF Viva+ | — | MP3 | |
| ' t Is Vloms Affligem, be | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lazer Hot Hits | house, oldschool | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Studio Brussel Zware Gitaren | hard rock, metal | MP3 | |
| Radio Panik | alternative | OGG | |
| VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen | — | AAC | |
| BRUZZ | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CityMusic | aalst, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tipik à l'ancienne (RTBF) | 2000s, hits 90's | MP3 | |
| Radio Alma | community radio, international | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Radio Air Libre | alternative | OGG | |
| Phare FM (FR) | chrétien | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Toptechno | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Accent Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTBF VivaCité Hainaut | rtbf | MP3 | |
| RBS gold radio | — | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Parkies | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Goeiedag Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Kamiel | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Tamara | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CN'O (FR) | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| RBS Radio | easy listening, regional | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Parkies - Meise, be | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nova | hollands, nederlandstalig | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ajoin Music | carnaval | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio 854 (US) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ULTRASON | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Instrumentals forever (64kbp) | big band, easy listening | AAC 64 kbps | |
| PROS | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MOOYZO (MP3) | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Emotion | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MooyZo | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Vibration.FM Be | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Oilsjt Mjoezik | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Lens
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achéosite et Musée d'Aubechies-Belœil | ||||
| Anciens Abattoirs | ||||
| Artothèque | ||||
| Centre d'innovation et de design | ||||
| Chapelle du vieux cimetière | ||||
| Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite | ||||
| Ecomusée | ||||
| Écomusée du Bois-du-Luc | ||||
| Église des Dominicains | ||||
| Espace gallo-romain | ||||
| Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose — Le Couvent | ||||
| Jardin Géologique & la Maison de la Biodiversité | ||||
| Le petit musée du pain | ||||
| MAC's | ||||
| Magasin de Papier | ||||
| Maison des Collections | ||||
| Maison des géants | ||||
| Maison Losseau | ||||
| Maison Van Gogh | ||||
| Maison Van Gogh | ||||
| Maison Verhaeren | ||||
| Manneken-Pismuseum | ||||
| Maquistory | ||||
| Mijnwerkersmuseum | ||||
| Mons Memorial Museum | ||||
| Moulin d'Aremberg | ||||
| Mumons | ||||
| Mundaneum | ||||
| Musée Communal G. Mulpas | ||||
| Musée d'histoire naturelle | ||||
| Musée de l'Iguanodon | ||||
| Musée de la Bonneterie et du Négoce de la toile | ||||
| Musée de la Foire et de la Mémoire | ||||
| Musée de la Libération | ||||
| Musée de la Mine | ||||
| Musée de la pierre | ||||
| Musée de la Route | ||||
| Musée de la vie rurale | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mons | ||||
| Musée du Chanoine Puissant | ||||
| Musée du Chanoine Puissant | ||||
| Musée du Doudou | ||||
| Musée du Marbre et de la Pierre Bleue | ||||
| Musée du Rail | ||||
| Musée du Vieux Nimy | ||||
| Musée François Duesberg | ||||
| Musée International de l'Aviation et de la Base Aérienne de Chièvres | ||||
| Musée national des Jeux de Paume | ||||
| Musée Noël Carlier | ||||
| Musée Saint-Rémy | ||||
| Museum van het Belgisch trekpaard | ||||
| Petit moulin d'Aremberg | ||||
| Plattelandscentrum Paddenbroek | ||||
| Rétrotrain | ||||
| Salle Saint-Georges | ||||
| SILEX’S Centre d’interprétation des minières néolithiques | ||||
| SparkOH! |
Libraries in Lens
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiblioLudothèque de Silly | 0.0 | |||||
| BiblioLudothèque de Silly | 0.0 | |||||
| BiblioLudothèque de Silly | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Geraardsbergen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Gooik | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Petrus Naghel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Communale de Blaton | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Boussu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Communale de Honnelles | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Strépy-Bracquegnies | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque communale libre de Masnuy Saint Jean | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale Louis Scutenaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Braine-le-Comte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Rebecq | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Thieu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Wasmes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Parc | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Georges Delizée | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Jean de La Fontaine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque libre de Sirault | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Notre-Dame de Messines | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Petit-Enghien | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Principale de Jemappes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Quiévrain | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de Lecture publique de Brugelette ASBL | 0.0 | |||||
| City library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fabrique de Théâtre | 0.0 | |||||
| L'Entre-lignes | 0.0 | |||||
| L’Île aux Livres | 0.0 | |||||
| La Régence | 0.0 | |||||
| La Rollandine | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie Carine | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jacky Delhaye | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Boekerij | 0.0 | |||||
| Publieke Openbare Bibliotheek Lierde | 0.0 | |||||
| SHAPE Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UMONS - Bibliothèque Centrale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lens
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boerenmarkt Kester | |||||
| La Romana & Fils | |||||
| La Ruche Qui Dit Oui | |||||
| Le jardin des saveurs | |||||
| Les Halles du Manège | |||||
| Marché aux fleurs | |||||
| Marché aux Poissons | |||||
| Marché de Ghlin | |||||
| Place d'Ollignies | |||||
| Vieux-Marché | |||||
| Vieux-Marché |
Restaurants in Lens
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lens
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lens
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lens
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auberge du Passe-tout-Outre | ||||
| bière à la ferme | ||||
| Brasserie "La Binchoise" | ||||
| Brasserie Au baron | ||||
| Brasserie Brootcoorens "Angelus" | ||||
| Brasserie d'Amblise | ||||
| Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs | ||||
| Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs | ||||
| Brasserie de Londres - Mons | ||||
| Brasserie de Silly | ||||
| Brasserie des Légendes | ||||
| Brasserie des Légendes | ||||
| Brasserie Saint-Feuillien | ||||
| Brasserie Saint-Lazare | ||||
| Brouwerij De Graal | ||||
| Brouwerij Gemeldorp | ||||
| Brute - Brasserie du Val de Dendre | ||||
| Deseveaux | ||||
| Geuzestekerij De Cam | ||||
| SAKO Brewery - Bogaerden |
Stadiums & Teams in Lens
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Lens
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SnowWorld Antwerpen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Lens
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airport | BRU | Large Airport |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | Large Airport |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) | ANR | Medium Airport |
| Chièvres Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-Wevelgem | KJK | Medium Airport |
| Florennes Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Valenciennes-Denain Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Amougies Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ath/Isieres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Axel Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bonavis Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Buzet Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Cambrai Niergnies Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cerfontaine Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grimbergen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hoevenen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Flamengrie ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Maubray Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Melsbroek Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Overboelare Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pont toussaint Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Ghislain Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ursel Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Verrebroek Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lens
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Joseph | |
| Chapelle Saint-Vincent | |
| Église Saint-Martin |
Quick Facts
🇧🇪 About Belgium
Public Holidays in Belgium
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lens
What is the population of Lens?
Lens has a population of 3,902 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 1,072 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lens?
Lens 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 41.0 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.