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Barßel, Germany
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Barßel is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 12,475. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Barßel
Barßel is a municipality in the district of Cloppenburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany.
People
Economy
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| Population | 12,475 |
| Population Density | 316 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.1698°, 7.7501° |
| 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 | $29,318 |
About Barßel
Barßel is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 12,475. 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: Barßel vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $29,318 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 487 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,800 |
| 70% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $424 |
| 64% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 62.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.7% |
| Housing Units | 4,990 |
Property Tax
Climate in Barßel
Barßel 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 766 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 | 39.5 sq mi (102.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 316/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.1698°N, 7.7501°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 |
Barßel 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 Barßel
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Elisabethfehn West | - | - | - | - |
| Schulzentrum Barßel | - | - | - | - |
| Marienschule | - | - | - | - |
| Soeste-Schule Barßel | - | - | - | - |
| Soeste-Schule Barßel - Schulzweig Emotionale und Soziale Entwicklung in Elisabethfehn | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Nordloh | - | - | - | - |
| Marienschule Barßel | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Sonnentau | - | - | - | - |
| Junker-Harke Grundschule Harkebrügge | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Barßel
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 Barßel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Drechslerei Grummel | ||||
| Ammerländer Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Dat Heimathuus | ||||
| Eingang und Fehnkneipe | ||||
| Fehn- und Schiffahrtsmuseum (Villa Graepel) | ||||
| Fehnmuseum Eiland | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Esterwegen | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Neuenburg | ||||
| Heuerhaus | ||||
| Historische Schmiede | ||||
| Landwirtschaftsmuseum Bohlen | ||||
| Moor- und Fehnmuseum Elisabethfehn | ||||
| Mühlen- und Heimatmuseum Scharrel | ||||
| Nordwestdeutsches Schulmuseum Zetel-Bohlenbergerfeld | ||||
| Oldtimerfeuerwehr Neuenburg mit Feuergarten und Wasserpark | ||||
| Ostfriesen Bräu | ||||
| Postgeschichtliches Museum | ||||
| Sägereimuseum | ||||
| Schinkenmuseum | ||||
| Tollhus up´n Wurnbarg | ||||
| Torf- und Siedlungsmuseum | ||||
| Waagehäuschen | ||||
| Wagenremise |
Libraries in Barßel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lorup | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentliche Bücherei Scharrel | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Bücherei Altenoythe | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 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 Barßel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauern- und Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Dorfplatz Hesel | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Barßel
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Barßel
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Barßel
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Barßel
2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Barßel
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Barßel
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Barßel
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Barßel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aper Brauhaus S.B. GmbH |
Stadiums & Teams in Barßel
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Barßel
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 |
| Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockzetel Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Damme Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dankern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Emden Airport | EME | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen | - | Small Airport |
| Harlesiel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JadeWeser Airport | WVN | Small Airport |
| Juist Airport | JUI | 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 |
| Oostwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta | - | Small Airport |
| Quakenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stadskanaal 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 |
Post Offices in Barßel
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Post |
Treatment Centers in Barßel
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bali REHApoint |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Barßel
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christus Kirche Elisabethfehn | |
| Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde (Baptisten) Elisabethfehn | |
| Kirche Nordloh | |
| Königreichssaal | |
| Pfarrkirche Ss. Cosmas und Damian | |
| St. Elisabeth Kirche | |
| St. Marien |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Barßel
What is the population of Barßel?
Barßel has a population of 12,475 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 316 people per square mile, spread across 39.5 square miles.
Is Barßel expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,318, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,800 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $424 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Barßel?
Barßel 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 Barßel?
There are 487 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Barßel?
The median home value in Barßel is $84,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $424. The homeownership rate is 62.3%.