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Piringen, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Piringen is a small town in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 918. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

918 Population 2/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
46.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Piringen

Piringen

Tongeren is a city and former municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg, in the southeastern corner of the Flemish region of Belgium. Tongeren is the oldest town in Belgium, as the only Roman administrative capital within the country's borders. As a Roman city, it was inhabited by the Tungri, and known as Atuatuca Tungrorum, it was the administrative centre of the Civitas Tungrorum district. Since 1 January 2025, it is part of the new municipality Tongeren-Borgloon.

People

Population918
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population918
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Coordinates50.7867°, 5.4182°
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 Piringen

Piringen is a small town in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 918. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 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 Piringen

Piringen 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
Piringen 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 269 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

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area406.2 sq mi (1,052.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates50.7867°N, 5.4182°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

392 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 49 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 49 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 30 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 135 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 112 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 44 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 105 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 108 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 143 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 112 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 109 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 28 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 58 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 110 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 45 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 62 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 33 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 50 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 45 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 122 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 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.5 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

Piringen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Piringen

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Provinciaal Instituut voor Biotechnisch Onderwijs (PIBO) — — — —
Gemeentelijke basisschool De Zevensprong — — — —
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Radio Stations near Piringen

23 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
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
stadradio Tienen pop music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Benelux Beringen, be — MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Voeren - Vroenhoven, Be — MP3 320 kbps
FM Goud Maasland — MP3 256 kbps
Frequence Eghezee variety AAC 128 kbps
RCF Liège christian MP3 256 kbps
Sjeffm (NL) classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Piringen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amandinahuis
Aquarium & Museum
Archéoforum
Belevingscentrum Graaf
Belevingscentrum Herkenrode
Briconeum
Brug van Vroenhoven
Dynastiemuseum
Emile Van Dorenmuseum
Festraetsstudio
Flint Museum
Fruitbelevingscentrum
Gallo-Roman Museum
Géologium du Broukay
Goalmine
Heilig Paterke
Het Stadsmus
Het Stadsmus
Hexapoda - insectarium Jean Leclercq
Historial du Fort de Loncin
Historisch Centrum Luchtmachtbasis Brustem
Kunstuur
La Boverie
La Châtaigneraie
Le Grand Curtius
Les Maitres du Feu
Limpressions
MadMusée
Maison de la Métallurgie MMIL
Maison de la science
Mijndepot
Modemuseum Hasselt
Moerenpoort
Municipal Carillon Museum
Musée communal d'archéologie et d'art religieux d'Amay
Musée d'Ansembourg
Musée d'Archéologie Hesbignonne
Musée de l'Abeille
Musée de la Fraise et de la Vie d'Antan
Musée de la Gourmandise
Musée de la Hesbaye
Musée de la Vie Wallonne
Musée de la ville de Herstal
Musée des Transports en commun de Wallonie
Musée du Cycle
Musée en plein air - Sart Tilman
Musée Gretry
Musée Liégeois du Luminaire
Musée Saroléa
Musée Wittert
Musées Postes Restantes
Museum De Mindere
Museum Greenville
Museum Villa Verbeelding
Museum Winter 1944
Museum Zoe was Alleke
Nationaal Jenevermuseum
Openluchtmuseum Bokrijk
Poste d'accueil du Château féodal de Moha
Préhistomuséum
Préhistomuseum
Schatten van de Sint-Odulphuskerk
Teseum
Théâtre des Marionnettes Royal Ancien Impérial Musée Tchantchès
Trésor de Liège
Trinkhall museum
Waterburcht Pietersheim

Libraries in Piringen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Architecture0.0
Architecture0.0
B3 Centre de ressources et de créativité de la Province de Liège0.0
Bédéothèques0.0
Bédéothèques0.0
Bib0.0
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek Borgloon0.0
Bibliotheek De Boekerij Riemst0.0
Bibliotheek De Kimpel0.0
Bibliotheek Diepenbeek0.0
Bibliotheek Genk0.0
Bibliotheek Hasselt - Kuringen0.0
Bibliotheek Hasselt Limburg0.0
Bibliotheek Heusden-Zolder0.0
Bibliotheek Hoeselt0.0
Bibliotheek Lanaken0.0
Bibliotheek Lummen0.0
Bibliotheek Tongeren0.0
Bibliotheekservicepunt Malpertuis0.0
Bibliotheque communale0.0
Bibliotheque communale0.0
Bibliotheque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Flémalle0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Heure0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Waremme0.0
Bibliothèque d'angleur0.0
Bibliothèque d'Embourg0.0
Bibliothèque d'Embourg0.0
Bibliothèque de Berloz0.0
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
Bibliotheque de la Gourmandise0.0
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 des Sciences de la Vie0.0
Bibliothèque des Sciences de la Vie0.0
Bibliothèque des Six-Bonniers0.0
Bibliothèque des Six-Bonniers0.0
Bibliothèque du Centenaire0.0
Bibliothèque du Jardin Perdu0.0
Bibliothèque du Séminaire de Liège0.0
Bibliothèque du Séminaire de Liège0.0
Bibliothèque du Thier-à-Liège0.0
Bibliothèque du Val Saint-Lambert0.0
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 d'Amay0.0
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
Centre Steeman – Bibliothèque des Littératures d’Aventures (BiLA)0.0
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
Librairie communale0.0
Librairie communale0.0
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 Piringen

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 mardi matin
Marché matinal de Liège
Markt Hasselt

Restaurants in Piringen

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hoeve De Sterappel

Castles in Piringen

5 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kasteel Rooi
Kasteel Terhove
Kasteel van Burghoven
Kasteel van Kolmont
Kasteel Widooie

Breweries in Piringen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Biobrouwerij Jessenhofke
Brouwerij Toeteler
Tom's Brouwerij
Waroux

Stadiums & Teams in Piringen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Piringen

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 Piringen

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eindhoven AirportEINLarge Airport
Maastricht Aachen AirportMSTLarge Airport
Beauvechain Air Base—Medium Airport
Geilenkirchen Air BaseGKEMedium 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

Treatment Centers in Piringen

17 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre Dome
Centre médical Balbec
Centre médical du Chéra
Centre Medical du Faubourg
Centre Médical La Chapelle
Centre PSE Promotion de la santé à l'école
D4 Espace Santé
Institut Ernest Malvoz
ISoSL Services Les Pléiades
L'intervalle
La clinique Mont Saint-Martin
Maison de garde
Maison Médicale Bautista van Schouwen
Maison médicale La Passerelle
Medicalia
Polyclinique de Chênée
PRANAclinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Piringen

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kapel Weesgegroet Maria
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw der armenkapel
Sint-Pancratiuskerk
Sint-Pieterskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Elevation
83 m (272 ft)
Area
4.6 km² (1.8 mi²)
Postal Code
3700

🇧🇪 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 Piringen

What is the population of Piringen?

Piringen has a population of 918 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 406.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Piringen?

Piringen 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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