Walcourt Population 2026

Walcourt has a population of 17,501, making it the #182 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Wallonia. Roughly 0.1% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.

Location of Walcourt (capital Brussels shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,501

Rank in Belgium

#182

Coordinates

50.25°N, 4.44°E

~187 m elevation · Europe/Brussels

Distance to capital (Brussels)

67 km

42 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Wallonia

City	Population	Rank in Belgium
Charleroi	200,132	#4
Liège	195,278	#5
Namur	110,939	#9
Mons	95,299	#12
La Louvière	76,668	#19
Tournai	69,554	#21
Seraing	60,737	#25
Verviers	52,824	#29

Cities near Walcourt

Charleroi200,132 people · ~18 km away
La Louvière76,668 people · ~31 km away
Jambes19,658 people · ~38 km away
Namur110,939 people · ~39 km away
Gembloux21,676 people · ~39 km away
Nivelles24,149 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Walcourt?

Walcourt has a population of 17,501 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #182 biggest city in Belgium.

What region is Walcourt in?

Walcourt is located in Wallonia, Belgium.

Is Walcourt the capital of Belgium?

No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 67 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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