Genk

Genk
Church of Saint Martin
Church of Saint Martin
Flag of Genk
Coat of arms of Genk
Location of Genk
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Genk is located in Belgium
Genk
Genk
Location in Belgium
Location of Genk in Limburg
Coordinates: 50°58′N 05°30′E / 50.967°N 5.500°E / 50.967; 5.500
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceLimburg
ArrondissementHasselt
Government
 • MayorWim Dries [nl] (CD&V)
 • Governing party/iesCD&V, Pro Genk
Area
 • Total
87.57 km2 (33.81 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total
66,110
 • Density750/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Postal codes
3600
NIS code
71016
Area codes089
Websitewww.genk.be

Genk (Dutch pronunciation: [ɣɛŋk]) is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. The municipality only comprises the town of Genk itself. It is one of the most important industrial towns in Flanders, located on the Albert Canal, between Antwerp and Liège.

  1. ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.