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Rijkel, Belgium
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Rijkel is a small town in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 758. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Rijkel
Borgloon is a former municipality and city located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006, Borgloon had a total population of 10,697. The total area is 51.12 km2 (19.74 sq mi) which gives a population density of 209 inhabitants per square kilometre. Borgloon gave its name to the former county of Loon and was its capital until 1200.
People
Climate
| Population | 758 |
| Population Density | 151 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8094°, 5.2614° |
| 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 Rijkel
Rijkel is a small town in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 758. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 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.
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 | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8094°N, 5.2614°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (133 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 133 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, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 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 |
Rijkel has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.1").
Schools in Rijkel
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basisschool De Linde | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Rijkel
29 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRT NWS | nieuws | MP3 | |
| 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 | |
| Trendy FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LFM Radio (FR) | outre-mer | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Warm FM 104.2 | electronic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| W-LLM The Void (US) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BNL | alternative, culture | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Internazionale | italian pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTV Maastricht 107.5 (NL) | maastricht, top 40 | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Boo 105.1 FM - Bilzen, be | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Apollo | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Benelux Beringen, be | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sjeffm (NL) | classic hits 60s 70a 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Appolo | news, various music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| FM Goud Maasland | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Equinoxe (FR) | electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| DAX FM RADIO | 80's, 90's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| GothVille Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lokale Radio Lanaken | pop | MP3 320 kbps | |
| stadradio Tienen | pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Voeren - Vroenhoven, Be | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Frequence Eghezee | variety | AAC 128 kbps | |
| RCF Liège | christian | MP3 256 kbps | |
| AFN 360 Benelux | pop, rock | MP3 96 kbps | |
| RCF Sud Belgique | christian | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Rijkel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amandinahuis | ||||
| Belevingscentrum Graaf | ||||
| Belevingscentrum Herkenrode | ||||
| Belevingscentrum Rufferdinge | ||||
| Bosmuseum Gerhagen | ||||
| Festraetsstudio | ||||
| Fruitbelevingscentrum | ||||
| Gallo-Roman Museum | ||||
| Geboortehuis St-Jan Berchmans | ||||
| Heilig Paterke | ||||
| Het Stadsmus | ||||
| Het Stadsmus | ||||
| Hexapoda - insectarium Jean Leclercq | ||||
| Historial du Fort de Loncin | ||||
| Historisch Centrum Luchtmachtbasis Brustem | ||||
| Kunstuur | ||||
| La Châtaigneraie | ||||
| Limpressions | ||||
| Maison de la flore | ||||
| Modemuseum Hasselt | ||||
| Moerenpoort | ||||
| Municipal Carillon Museum | ||||
| Musée d'Archéologie Hesbignonne | ||||
| Musée de la boite en fer-blanc lithographiée | ||||
| Musée de la Hesbaye | ||||
| Musée de la Vie d'Autrefois | ||||
| Museum 3de Regiment Lansiers | ||||
| Museum De Mindere | ||||
| Museum Greenville | ||||
| Museum Slag Der Zilveren Helmen | ||||
| Museum Villa Verbeelding | ||||
| Museum voor Religieuze Kunst | ||||
| Museum Winter 1944 | ||||
| Museum Zoe was Alleke | ||||
| Nationaal Jenevermuseum | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum Bokrijk | ||||
| Pegasus museum | ||||
| Préhistomuseum | ||||
| Préhistomuséum | ||||
| Schatten van de Sint-Odulphuskerk | ||||
| Stadsmuseum De Hofstadt | ||||
| Stedelijk Archeologisch Museum Sinte-Gitter | ||||
| Streekmuseum De Reinvoart | ||||
| Teseum | ||||
| ZLDR Luchtfabriek |
Libraries in Rijkel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Beringen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Borgloon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Diepenbeek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Diest | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Geetbets | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Genk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Gingelom | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Halen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hasselt - Kuringen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hasselt Limburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Heusden-Zolder | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hoeselt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kortenaken | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Linter | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lummen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Tongeren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zoutleeuw | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Flémalle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Hannut | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Communale de Waremme | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Berloz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Braives | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Cité | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Cité | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Viemme | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Jardin Perdu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Val Saint-Lambert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque Oasis | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Publique Libre de Hesbaye | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de lecture et de documentation publiques | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de lecture et de documentation publiques | 0.0 | |||||
| de Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| de Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| De Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek Wellen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stedelijke Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| University library Hasselt | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rijkel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Vrije Met | |||||
| Grote Markt | |||||
| Markt Hasselt | |||||
| Marktplein |
Castles in Rijkel
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rijkel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biobrouwerij Jessenhofke | ||||
| Brasserie du Flo | ||||
| Brouwerij & Alcoholstokerij Wilderen | ||||
| Brouwerij Anders! NV | ||||
| Brouwerij Engilsen | ||||
| Brouwerij Hubie | ||||
| Brouwerij Kerkom | ||||
| Brouwerij Toeteler | ||||
| Brouwerij Wilderen | ||||
| Het Aerts Paradijs | ||||
| La Brasserie | ||||
| Tom's Brouwerij | ||||
| Waroux |
Stadiums & Teams in Rijkel
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Rijkel
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val de Wanne (ski alpin) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snow Valley Peer Ski & Snowboardcentre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Rijkel
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | Large Airport |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | MST | Large Airport |
| Beauvechain Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Florennes Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Kempen Airport Budel | — | Medium Airport |
| Kleine Brogel Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Liège Airport | LGG | Medium Airport |
| Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Breda International Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Genk Zwartberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Goetsenhoven Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kiewit Airfield Hasselt | — | Small Airport |
| Leopoldsburg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Maillen Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Namur-Suarlée Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oostmalle Airfield | OBL | Small 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 Rijkel
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| dr tinne peeters | ||
| Maison Médicale Bautista van Schouwen |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rijkel
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kruiskapel | |
| Sint-Jozefkerk |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Belgium
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Rijkel
What is the population of Rijkel?
Rijkel has a population of 758 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 151 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rijkel?
Rijkel 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.