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Vottem, Belgium

Wallonia · Belgium

Vottem is a small city in Wallonia, Belgium with a population of 7,478. Elevation: 600 ft (183 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,478 Population 4,020/sq mi density
600 ft Elevation 183 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
46.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Vottem

Vottem

Vottem is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Herstal, located in the province of Liège, Belgium. The Rida river has its springs in Vottem.

People

Population7,478
Density4,020/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Population7,478
Population Density4,020 / sq mi
Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Coordinates50.6716°, 5.5769°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceWallonia
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation46.4 inches (1,179 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.9 inches (30 cm)

About Vottem

Vottem is a small city in Belgium (Wallonia) with a population of 7,478. The city sits at an elevation of 600 feet (183 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Climate in Vottem

Vottem 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
Vottem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 600 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below Belgium avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density4,020/sq mi
Coordinates50.6716°N, 5.5769°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

410 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 56 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 44 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 39 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 121 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 120 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 34 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 93 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 129 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 117 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 112 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 115 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 29 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 48 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 111 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 29 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 48 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 71 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 56 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 28 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 106 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 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 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.6 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

Vottem has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Vottem

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École des Cascogniers - - - -
École maternelle communale Au Vert-Vinâve. - - - -
École communale fondamentale Bouxthay - - - -
École St. Etienne - - - -
École primaire Vottem centre - - - -
École Maternelle Général Collyns - - - -
Institut Saint-Rémi et Sainte-Walburge - Ecole fondamentale - - - -
École communale fondamentale Justin Bloom - - - -
Institut Saint-Rémi et Sainte-Walburge - - - -
École Communale Justin Bloom - - - -
École Saint Louis - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vottem

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100,5 Das Hitradio hits, lederland AAC+ 48 kbps
L1 Radio (NL) limburg, lokaal MP3 256 kbps
Q-Music Limburg (NL) - AAC+ 96 kbps
BlackBeats.FM (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Liège rtbf MP3
Falcon Radio (NL) - MP3 128 kbps
LFM Radio (FR) outre-mer MP3 192 kbps
Radio Internazionale italian pop MP3 192 kbps
BNL alternative, culture MP3 192 kbps
Boo 105.1 FM - Bilzen, be - MP3 320 kbps
BRF1 Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Pep's Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Warm FM 104.2 electronic MP3 320 kbps
RTV Maastricht 107.5 (NL) maastricht, top 40 MP3 320 kbps
RTV Parkstad (NL) - MP3 192 kbps
FM Goud Maasland - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Benelux Beringen, be - MP3 192 kbps
Radio ZO-NWS (NL) local music, local news MP3
Vera Radio (NL) middle of the road, nederlands MP3 320 kbps
GothVille Radio - MP3 128 kbps
American Forces Network Benelux-The Eagle (NL) - MP3 96 kbps
Lokale Radio Lanaken pop MP3 320 kbps
RCF Liège christian MP3 256 kbps
Radio Zuyd (NL) music MP3 128 kbps
Radio De Musketiers (NL) 24/7, various music MP3 128 kbps
100,5 Das Hitradio - MP3 128 kbps
Omroep Voeren - Vroenhoven, Be - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Vottem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aquarium & Museum
Arbalétriers
Archéoforum
Belevingscentrum Graaf
Blegny-Mine - Puits Marie
Boerderij- en Heemkundemuseum Schimmert
Bonnefantenmuseum
Briconeum
Brug van Vroenhoven
Bureau Europa
Charbonnage de Blegny-Mine
Chemin de Fer de Sprimont
Club des Chercheurs et Correspondants Cheminot
De Schatkamer
Dynastiemuseum
Flint Museum
Fruitbelevingscentrum
Gallo-Roman Museum
Géologium du Broukay
Historial du Fort de Loncin
Kapel van Verbeelding
La Boverie
La Châtaigneraie
Le Grand Curtius
Le Moulin Banal
Le Petit Musée de Fléron
Maastricht Museum
MadMusée
Maison de la Métallurgie MMIL
Maison de la Montagne Saint Pierre
Maison de la science
Maison du Souvenir
Marres
Moerenpoort
Musée d'Ansembourg
Musée d'Archéologie Hesbignonne
Musée de l'Abeille
Musée de la Bière et du Peket
Musée de la Fraise et de la Vie d'Antan
Musée de la Gourmandise
Musée de la Hesbaye
Musée de la Meunerie et de la Boulangerie
Musée de la pierre de Sprimont
Musée de la vie populaire
Musée de la Vie Rurale Condruse
Musée de la Vie Wallonne
Musée de la ville de Herstal
Musée des Transports en commun de Wallonie
Musée du Fort de Tancrémont
Musée du Pays Ourthe-Amblève
Musée en plein air - Sart Tilman
Musée Fort d'Aubin-Neufchâteau
Musée gallo-romain
Musée Gretry
Musée Liégeois du Luminaire
Musée Saroléa
Musée Wittert
Musées Postes Restantes
Museum aan het Vrijthof
Museum Het Ursulinenconvent/ Familiemuseum/ Café en Winkel/ Dubois/ Apothekerstuin/ VVV/ Breusterbrouwers
Museum of Illusions
Museumkelder Derlon
Natuurhistorisch Museum Maastricht
Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial Museum
Préhistomuseum
Préhistomuséum
Romeinse Katakomben
Schatten van de Sint-Odulphuskerk
Teseum
Théâtre des Marionnettes Royal Ancien Impérial Musée Tchantchès
Treasury of the Basilica of Saint Servatius
Trésor de Liège
Trinkhall museum
Vestingmuseum Maastricht
Waterburcht Pietersheim
World War II Memory Museum

Libraries in Vottem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Architecture0.0
Architecture0.0
B3 Centre de ressources et de créativité de la Province de Liège0.0
Bédéothèques0.0
Bédéothèques0.0
Bibiliothèque communale0.0
Bibiliothèques communales0.0
Bibliomédia0.0
Bibliotheek Berg en Terblijt0.0
Bibliotheek Borgloon0.0
Bibliotheek De Boekerij Riemst0.0
Bibliotheek De Kimpel0.0
Bibliotheek Diepenbeek0.0
Bibliotheek Eijsden, Jeugdafdeling0.0
Bibliotheek Eijsden, Volwassenen afdeling0.0
Bibliotheek Hoeselt0.0
Bibliotheek Lanaken0.0
Bibliotheek Margraten0.0
Bibliotheek Meerssen0.0
Bibliotheek Tongeren0.0
Bibliotheek Ulestraten0.0
Bibliotheekservicepunt Heer0.0
Bibliotheekservicepunt Malpertuis0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliotheque communale0.0
Bibliotheque communale0.0
Bibliotheque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale d'Anthisnes0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Flémalle0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Grand-Rechain0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Heure0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Theux0.0
Bibliothèque d'angleur0.0
Bibliothèque d'Embourg0.0
Bibliothèque d'Embourg0.0
Bibliothèque de Chênée0.0
Bibliothèque de Droixhe-Bressoux0.0
Bibliothèque de Fétinne-Vennes0.0
Bibliothèque de Fétinne-Vennes0.0
Bibliothèque de Fléron0.0
Bibliothèque de Hamoir0.0
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 Vottem0.0
Bibliothèque de Warsage0.0
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 Herve0.0
Bibliothèque locale Glons-Saint-Victor0.0
Bibliothèque Miette Eloy de Nandrin0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Aywaille0.0
Bibliothèque paroissiale le Carrefour0.0
Bibliothèque publique des Monts0.0
Bibliothèque publique des Monts0.0
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
École saint Maur0.0
École saint Maur0.0
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
Library of Things0.0
Maastricht City Library0.0
Maastricht University - Randwyck Library0.0
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
Servicepunt Schimmert0.0
Tapijn Learning Spaces0.0
Universiteitsbibliotheek0.0

Farmers Markets in Vottem

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Brocante de Saint-Pholien
Brocante de Saint-Pholien
Brocante de Saint-Pholien
Brocante de Saint-Pholien
Brocante de Saint-Pholien
De Biomarkt
Marché couvert
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 du mercredi PM
Marché mardi matin
Marché matinal de Liège
Meerssen

Restaurants in Vottem

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Délissif
Friterie du Parc
Il Pizzaïolo Da Tommaso
Indian Royal
iPizza
La Baie de Ha Long
Pizza Lino
Villa Verde

Cafes in Vottem

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A Ma Campagne
Au Pain Du Coin
Chez Carine

Theatres in Vottem

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le moderne

Clinics in Vottem

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre PSE Promotion de la santé à l'école
Maison Médicale de Sainte Walburge

Veterinaries in Vottem

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Spanu Antoine

Gas Stations in Vottem

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Texaco Vottem
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies

Breweries in Vottem

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l'Abbaye du Val-Dieu
Brasserie de Warsage
Brasserie Warsage
Brouwerij Toeteler
Chaudron des Macrales
Experiment ale
Waroux

Stadiums & Teams in Vottem

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Vottem

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 Vottem

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maastricht Aachen AirportMSTLarge Airport
Geilenkirchen Air BaseGKEMedium Airport
Kempen Airport Budel-Medium Airport
Kleine Brogel Air Base-Medium Airport
Liège AirportLGGMedium Airport
Aachen-Merzbrück AirportAAHSmall Airport
Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield-Small Airport
Büllingen Airfield-Small Airport
Elsenborn Air Base-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
Saint Hubert Air Base-Small Airport
Saint Hubert Airfield-Small Airport
Schaffen Airfield-Small Airport
Schinveld Glidersite-Small Airport
Sint-Truiden / Brustem Airfield-Small Airport
Spa-La Sauvenière Airfield-Small Airport
Stolberg-Diepenlinchen Airfield-Small Airport
Theux (Verviers) Airfield-Small Airport
Venlo Glidersite-Small Airport
Weelde Air Base-Small Airport
Wiltz-Noertrange Airfield-Small Airport
Zutendaal Air Base-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Vottem

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 Vottem

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Maurice, Mémorial Walthère Dewé
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Léonard et Victor
Église Sainte-Walburge

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Postal Code
4041

🇧🇪 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 Vottem

What is the population of Vottem?

Vottem has a population of 7,478 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 4,020 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vottem?

Vottem has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches, with 11.9 inches of snow.

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