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Belgium

A township of 63 people in Polk County, Minnesota
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Conserved land3.3%772 of 23,126 acres
Trails9.1 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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About Belgium

Township in Minnesota, United States
63Population
36.5 sq miArea
938 ftElevation

Belgium Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 111 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. Belgium Township was organized in 1880. A large share of the early settlers being natives of Belgium caused the name to be selected.

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Health in Belgium

Compared with Minnesota

3better than MN·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Riverview HospitalCrookston · 14.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Spectra Health Dental ClinicGrand Forks · 23 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56722, 56750 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Belgium →

Natural hazards in Belgium

88
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Belgium →

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Belgium has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -3°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

19° / 1°Winter
51° / 29°Spring
78° / 55°Summer
53° / 33°Fall
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Nearest: Red Lake Falls Public LibraryRed Lake Falls · 13.5 miles · 27 hrs a week

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