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Rance, Belgium
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Rance is a small town in Wallonia, Belgium with a population of 1,706. Elevation: 784 ft (239 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Rance
Vergnies est une section de la commune belge de Froidchapelle située en Région wallonne dans la province de Hainaut.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,706 |
| Population Density | 42 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.1425°, 4.2792° |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| Country | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| State / Province | Wallonia |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1 inches (1,145 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.3 inches (24 cm) |
About Rance
Rance is a small town in Belgium (Wallonia) with a population of 1,706. The city sits at an elevation of 784 feet (239 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below Belgium avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Area | 40.2 sq mi (104.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1425°N, 4.2792°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Rance has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.4").
Schools in Rance
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| Institut technique David Lachman (ITCF) | - | - | - | - |
| École communale de Rance | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rance
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Nostalgie New Wave | new wave, no ads | AAC | |
| CK Bleu | classic rock, pop rock | MP3 96 kbps | |
| 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 |
Museums in Rance
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMV - atelier-musée du verre - Site de l’écomusée de l’avesnois | ||||
| B721 - Trieux du Cheneau | ||||
| Bras'seris D'Ardenne | ||||
| Centre Permanent d'Etude de la Nature (CPEN) | ||||
| Chimay Experience | ||||
| Écomusée de l'Avesnois | ||||
| Écomusée de la Batellerie | ||||
| Espace 8 Août 1956 | ||||
| Espace Nature | ||||
| L'Horloge Astronomique | ||||
| Le Bois du Cazier | ||||
| Maison de l'Imprimerie | ||||
| Maison de la Poterie | ||||
| Musée 40-44 - Lieutenant Cook | ||||
| Musée Alfred Desmasure | ||||
| Musée de l'Industrie | ||||
| Musée de la bataille de Rocroy et de la Guerre de Trente Ans | ||||
| Musée de la mémoire verrière | ||||
| Musée de la mine d'Aldino Soloperto | ||||
| Musée de la photographie | ||||
| Musée de la vie rurale et forestière | ||||
| Musée des Sciences de Parenville (ULB) | ||||
| Musée du miel | ||||
| Musée du Tram Vicinal | ||||
| Musée du Verre | ||||
| Musée National du Marbre de Rance | ||||
| MusVerre | ||||
| Reconstitution de galerie de mine | ||||
| Remise à locomotives | ||||
| Tour Salamandre |
Libraries in Rance
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bibliotheque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque - Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Couillet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothéque de Glageon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Jamioulx | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Musée de la Photographie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Le 36 | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Antoons Krings | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Claude Piéplu | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Marc Blancpain | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Médi@Nice | 0.0 | |||||
| Point Virgule | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rance
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aux Saveurs Pays’Zannes | |||||
| Marché de Couvin | |||||
| Marché de Mariembourg | |||||
| Marché de Thy-le-Château | |||||
| Marché vespéral | |||||
| Marché vespéral |
Cafes in Rance
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rance
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rance
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bières de Chimay | ||||
| Brasserie Brootcoorens "Angelus" | ||||
| Brasserie de Silenrieux | ||||
| Brasserie de Thiérache | ||||
| Brasserie des Fagnes | ||||
| Brasserie du Val de Sambre | ||||
| Brasserie du Val de Sambre | ||||
| I n'y a qu'un bourg | ||||
| La Fraternelle | ||||
| Villa Fazzi's |
Airports Near Rance
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | Large Airport |
| Beauvechain Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Chièvres Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Florennes Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Ath/Isieres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Azur Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Buzet Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Cerfontaine Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Corbeny Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Goetsenhoven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Flamengrie ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Laon-Chambry Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Potes Adon'fe 08 Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maillen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Namur-Suarlée Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Overboelare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ployart Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pont toussaint Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rethel-Perthes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Ghislain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rance
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Sainte-Aldegonde |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Belgium
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Rance
What is the population of Rance?
Rance has a population of 1,706 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 40.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rance?
Rance has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 9.3 inches of snow.