Maasmechelen sits in northeastern Belgium within the province of Limburg, part of the Flemish Region, along the Meuse River near the Dutch border. It lies east of Genk, with Lanaken to the north and Dilsen-Stokkem nearby to the south.
Location Map of Maasmechelen, Belgium
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Where is Maasmechelen Located?
Maasmechelen sits in northeastern Belgium within the province of Limburg, part of the Flemish Region, along the Meuse River near the Dutch border. It lies east of Genk, with Lanaken to the north and Dilsen-Stokkem nearby to the south.
The municipality covers about 76.2 square kilometers (29.4 square miles) and has a population of roughly 39,000 residents. Population: 39,000 (Census 2023).
Maasmechelen blends nature and shopping, with a mix of national park landscapes and modern retail areas. Visitors often explore Maasmechelen Village, Hoge Kempen National Park, Meuse river paths, Connecterra panoramic site, local parks, and cycling routes.
Maasmechelen Facts
| Country | Belgium |
| Province/State | Limburg |
| County | N/A |
| Settlement Type | Municipality |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Population | 39,000 (2023) |
| Area | 76.2 sq km |
| Time Zone | CET |
| Postal Code | 3630 |
| Dialing Code | +32 |
| Major Roads | N78, E314 nearby |
| Nearest Airport | Maastricht Aachen Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | Genk, Maastricht |
| Famous For | Shopping village, nature |
| Main Attractions | Village, Connecterra |
| Transport | Road, bus |
| Official Language | Dutch |
| Currency | Euro |
Distance from Maasmechelen to Major Cities in Belgium
- Maasmechelen to Genk - 9 mi (14 km)
- Maasmechelen to Hasselt - 19 mi (30 km)
- Maasmechelen to Liège - 31 mi (50 km)
- Maasmechelen to Leuven - 44 mi (70 km)
- Maasmechelen to Brussels - 62 mi (100 km)
- Maasmechelen to Antwerp - 68 mi (110 km)
- Maasmechelen to Namur - 56 mi (90 km)
- Maasmechelen to Charleroi - 68 mi (110 km)
- Maasmechelen to Mons - 81 mi (130 km)
- Maasmechelen to Ghent - 81 mi (130 km)
- Maasmechelen to Bruges - 106 mi (170 km)
- Maasmechelen to Kortrijk - 100 mi (160 km)
- Maasmechelen to Sint-Truiden - 25 mi (40 km)
- Maasmechelen to Diest - 37 mi (60 km)
- Maasmechelen to Turnhout - 50 mi (80 km)
- Maasmechelen to Aalst - 68 mi (110 km)
- Maasmechelen to Dendermonde - 75 mi (120 km)
- Maasmechelen to Lanaken - 9 mi (14 km)
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