Beringen Population 2026
Beringen has a population of 40,930, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Flanders. Roughly 0.3% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,930
Rank in Belgium
#43
Coordinates
51.05°N, 5.23°E
~39 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Distance to capital (Brussels)
65 km
40 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Flanders
Cities near Beringen
- Hasselt77,651 people · ~15 km away
- Genk63,666 people · ~21 km away
- Sint-Truiden37,859 people · ~26 km away
- Maasmechelen36,251 people · ~34 km away
- Leuven101,032 people · ~41 km away
- Ans27,297 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Beringen?
Beringen has a population of 40,930 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is Beringen in?
Beringen is located in Flanders, Belgium.
Is Beringen the capital of Belgium?
No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 65 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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