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Merbes-le-Château, Belgium

Wallonia · Belgium

Merbes-le-Château is a small town in Wallonia, Belgium with a population of 3,999. Elevation: 430 ft (131 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,999 Population 1,428/sq mi density
430 ft Elevation 131 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Merbes-le-Château

Merbes-le-Château

Merbes-le-Château is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.

People

Population3,999
Density1,428/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Population3,999
Population Density1,428 / sq mi
Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Coordinates50.3245°, 4.1649°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceWallonia
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)

About Merbes-le-Château

Merbes-le-Château is a small town in Belgium (Wallonia) with a population of 3,999. The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet (131 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.

Merbes-le-Château 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 41.0 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 430 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

Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density1,428/sq mi
Coordinates50.3245°N, 4.1649°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

129 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 M5.4 147 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 130 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 141 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 26 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 13 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 130 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 22 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 113 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 45 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 132 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 147 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 134 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 148 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 149 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 95 km
Mar 7, 2001 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands M3.6 133 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 129 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 12 km
Apr 22, 2002 2 km NNE of Aachen, Germany M3.5 146 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium M3.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (192 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in

Merbes-le-Château has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Merbes-le-Château

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École communale
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Radio Stations near Merbes-le-Château

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Joe - Top 2000 MP3 128 kbps
RTBF Viva+ MP3
Mixx FM Charleroi MP3 192 kbps
Radio Emotion (FR) MP3 128 kbps
La Cible 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
CK Radio charleking, charleroi MP3 128 kbps
BUZZ RADIO MP3 128 kbps
Tipik à l'ancienne (RTBF) 2000s, hits 90's MP3
Mélodie FM MP3 160 kbps
Radio Quartz MP3 128 kbps
Radio Music Sambre 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Phare FM (FR) chrétien MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut rtbf MP3
ULTRASON MP3 192 kbps
Emotion MP3 192 kbps
Vibration.FM Be MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Merbes-le-Château

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anciens Abattoirs
Artothèque
B721 - Trieux du Cheneau
Centre de la Gravure et de l'Image Imprimée
Centre Permanent d'Etude de la Nature (CPEN)
Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite
Écomusée de la Batellerie
Écomusée du Bois-du-Luc
Espace Nature
Étains "filés" et autres fer'art'ages
Jardin Géologique & la Maison de la Biodiversité
Kéramis - Centre de la Céramique
La Cantine des Italiens
Magasin de Papier
Maison de l'Imprimerie
Maison des Collections
Maison du bocage
Maison Losseau
Maison Van Gogh
MiLL - Musée Ianchelevici
Mons Memorial Museum
Mumask
Mumons
Mundaneum
Musée Alexandre-Louis Martin
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée d'histoire naturelle
Musée de l'orfèvrerie de la Communauté française de Belgique
Musée de la Cour des Potiers
Musée de la Libération
Musée de la mémoire verrière
Musée de la mine d'Aldino Soloperto
Musée de la Mine et du Développement Durable
Musée de la photographie
Musée de la Route
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mons
Musée des Bois Jolis
Musée du Chanoine Puissant
Musée du Chanoine Puissant
Musée du Corps de Garde
Musée du Doudou
Musée du gazomètre
Musée du miel
Musée du Tram Vicinal
Musée du Vieux Nimy
Musée François Duesberg
Musée Gallo-Romain et Centre d’Interprétation de la Chaussée Romaine
Musée Henri Boez
Musée National du Marbre de Rance
Musée Royal de Mariemont
Musée Saint-Rémy
MusVerre
Prieuré de Montaigu
Rodava — Musée de la vie rèvoise
Salle Saint-Georges
SILEX’S Centre d’interprétation des minières néolithiques
Tour Salamandre

Libraries in Merbes-le-Château

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives de la Ville et du CPAS de La Louvière0.0
Au Bon Choix0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Achille Chavée0.0
Bibliothéque Charleroi0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale André Canonne0.0
Bibliothèque communale d'Haine-Saint-Pierre0.0
Bibliothèque communale d'Houdeng-Gœgnies0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Binche0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Fontaine-l'Évêque0.0
BIbliothèque communale de Leval0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Strépy-Bracquegnies0.0
Bibliothèque communale Henri Lequeux0.0
Bibliotheque communale libre de Masnuy Saint Jean0.0
Bibliothèque d'Arquennes0.0
Bibliothèque d'Obaix0.0
Bibliothèque de Goutroux0.0
Bibliothèque de Jamioulx0.0
Bibliothèque de Péronnes-Village0.0
Bibliothèque de Roux0.0
Bibliothèque de Thieu0.0
Bibliothèque du Gazomètre0.0
Bibliothèque du Musée de la Photographie0.0
Bibliothèque du Parc0.0
Bibliothèque du T'chapitre0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque Municipale de Haumont0.0
Bibliothèque Notre-Dame de Messines0.0
Espace Philomène0.0
L'Écrivain public0.0
L'Entre-lignes0.0
L’Île aux Livres0.0
La Marche aux Livres0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Médi@Nice0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Point Virgule0.0
SHAPE Library0.0
UMONS - Bibliothèque Centrale0.0

Farmers Markets in Merbes-le-Château

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Gourmande Maubeuge
La Ruche Qui Dit Oui
Les Halles du Manège
Marché aux fleurs
Marché aux Poissons
Marché de Binche
Marché de Leval
Marché de Péronnes-Sainte-Marguerite
Marché de Ressaix
Vieux-Marché
Vieux-Marché

Dentists in Merbes-le-Château

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet dentaire Simon

Veterinaries in Merbes-le-Château

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BE #2400699388

Breweries in Merbes-le-Château

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Belga Beer
Brasserie "La Binchoise"
Brasserie Brootcoorens "Angelus"
Brasserie de Londres - Mons
Brasserie de Silenrieux
Brasserie du Val de Sambre
Brasserie du Val de Sambre
Brasserie Saint-Feuillien
Brasserie Saint-Lazare
Cercle Saint-Germain
I n'y a qu'un bourg
La Binchoise
La Fraternelle
Le Rustique
Les Brasseries de l'Amitié
Unibière
Villa Fazzi's

Stadiums & Teams in Merbes-le-Château

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Merbes-le-Château

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels AirportBRULarge Airport
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Beauvechain Air BaseMedium Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché AirfieldMedium Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Florennes Air BaseMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain AirfieldMedium Airport
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Ath/Isieres AirfieldSmall Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Buzet AerodromeSmall Airport
Cerfontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Grimbergen AirfieldSmall Airport
La Flamengrie ULMSmall Airport
Laon-Chambry AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 AirfieldSmall Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubray AirfieldSmall Airport
Melsbroek Air BaseSmall Airport
Namur-Suarlée AirfieldSmall Airport
Overboelare AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont toussaint AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Ghislain AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Merbes-le-Château

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de Médecine Spécialisée de Courcelles
Centre de médecine spécialisée de Fontaine

Churches & Religious Organizations in Merbes-le-Château

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martin

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Postal Code
6560

🇧🇪 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 Merbes-le-Château

What is the population of Merbes-le-Château?

Merbes-le-Château has a population of 3,999 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 1,428 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Merbes-le-Château?

Merbes-le-Château 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.

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