Genk
Genk | |
|---|---|
City and municipality | |
Church of Saint Martin | |
Location of Genk | |
Location in Belgium
Location of Genk in Limburg | |
| Coordinates: 50°58′N 05°30′E / 50.967°N 5.500°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 |
Genk (Dutch pronunciation: [ɣɛŋk]) is a municipality and city located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. The municipality comprises only 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.