Genk
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.
Genk | |
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City and municipality | |
Church of Saint Martin | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Genk | |
Genk Location in Belgium
Location of Genk in Limburg | |
| Coordinates: 50°58′N 05°30′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Limburg |
| Arrondissement | Hasselt |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Wim Dries (CD&V) |
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V, Pro Genk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 87.57 km2 (33.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 66,110 |
| • Density | 750/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 3600 |
| NIS code | 71016 |
| Area codes | 089 |
| Website | www.genk.be |
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