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Apen, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Apen is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 10,992. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 10,992 |
| Population Density | 325 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.2213°, 7.8095° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.3 inches (796 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,659 |
About Apen
Apen is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 10,992. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Apen vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,659 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 429 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $87,200 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $436 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 61.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.1% |
| Housing Units | 4,397 |
Property Tax
Climate in Apen
Apen has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 814 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 33.8 sq mi (87.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 325/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2213°N, 7.8095°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Apen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Apen
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IGS / OBS Augustfehn | - | - | - | - |
| Janosch-Grundschule Augustfehn | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Ocholt | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Apen
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Nordseewelle (Ostfriesland) | pop, regional radio | MP3 | |
| A Passing Feeling | alternative, indie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 21 Oldenburg | rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Jade | community radio, regional radio | AAC 32 kbps | |
| AngelsFox-Radio | discofox+schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Oldenburg Eins (oeins) | local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| New Wave (RU) | поп-музыка | MP3 128 kbps | |
| New Wave - BestNet Radio (US) | new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wattwerker | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Prog Rock Station - laut.fm | progressive rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wattwerker | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (new) | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (Friesland & Wilhelmshaven) | pop, regional radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Nordseewelle | - | MP3 |
Museums in Apen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammerländer Bauernhaus | ||||
| Ammerländer Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Automobilmuseum Topolino | ||||
| Dat Heimathuus | ||||
| Eingang und Fehnkneipe | ||||
| Fahrradmuseum Reiners | ||||
| Fehn- und Schiffahrtsmuseum (Villa Graepel) | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Ammerländer Bauernhaus | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Esterwegen | ||||
| Heimatkundliches Museum Friedeburg | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Neuenburg | ||||
| Historische Schmiede | ||||
| Landwirtschaftsmuseum Bohlen | ||||
| Moor- und Fehnmuseum Elisabethfehn | ||||
| Mühlen- und Heimatmuseum Scharrel | ||||
| Museum Ostdeutsche Kulturgeschichte | ||||
| Museum Specken | ||||
| Nordwestdeutsches Schulmuseum Zetel-Bohlenbergerfeld | ||||
| Oldtimerfeuerwehr Neuenburg mit Feuergarten und Wasserpark | ||||
| Oll Reef Hus | ||||
| Ostfriesen Bräu | ||||
| Postgeschichtliches Museum | ||||
| Sägereimuseum | ||||
| Schinkenmuseum | ||||
| Tollhus up´n Wurnbarg | ||||
| Torf- und Siedlungsmuseum | ||||
| Waagehäuschen |
Libraries in Apen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek am Meer | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei der Gemeinde Bockhorn | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Franziskushaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Ev.-luth. Kirchengemeinde "Haus der offenen Tür" mit Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Ev.-öff. Bücherei Friesoythe | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Öffentl. Bücherei Hilkenbrook | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentl. Bücherei Sedelsberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentl. Bücherei St. Georg Strücklingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentliche Bücherei Scharrel | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Bücherei Altenoythe | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| köb | 0.0 | |||||
| köb - katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| KÖB - St. Ansgar Elisabethfehn-Süd | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Mediathek Zetel | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbücherei St. Ansgar Barßel | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Wiesmoor | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Westerstede | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Apen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauern- und Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Dorfplatz Hesel | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Apen
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Apen
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Apen
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Apen
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Apen
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Apen
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Apen
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Apen
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Apen
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Apen
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Apen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aper Brauhaus S.B. GmbH |
Stadiums & Teams in Apen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Apen
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Diepholz Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Wittmundhafen Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baltrum Airport | BMR | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blexen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockzetel Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Colnrade Ultralight Field | - | Small Airport |
| Damme Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dankern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Donstorf UL | - | Small Airport |
| Emden Airport | EME | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | - | Small Airport |
| Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Harlesiel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JadeWeser Airport | WVN | Small Airport |
| Langeoog Airport | LGO | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Norden-Norddeich Airport | NOD | Small Airport |
| Norderney Airport | NRD | Small Airport |
| Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta | - | Small Airport |
| Quakenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Wangerooge Airport | AGE | Small Airport |
| Westerstede-Felde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Apen
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bali REHApoint | ||
| Reha-Zentrum am Meer |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Apen
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Auferstehungskirche Ihausen | |
| Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde Augustfehn | |
| Friedenskirche | |
| Friedhofsvereinigung Ocholt-Howiek e.V. | |
| Kapelle Vreschen-Bokel | |
| Pauluskirche | |
| St.-Nikolai-Kirche Apen |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Apen
What is the population of Apen?
Apen has a population of 10,992 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 325 people per square mile, spread across 33.8 square miles.
Is Apen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,659, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $87,200 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $436 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Apen?
Apen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Apen?
There are 429 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Apen?
The median home value in Apen is $87,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $436. The homeownership rate is 61.9%.