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Belau, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Belau is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 331. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
331 Population 207/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$32,532 Median Income
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,532 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,800 home value, $484/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population331
Density207/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,532

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,800
Rent$484
Ownership69.1%
Housing Units132

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population331
Population Density207 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates54.0980°, 10.2585°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (921 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.2 inches (39 cm)
Median Household Income$32,532

About Belau

Belau is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 331. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Belau is $32,532, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 13 business establishments.

Income: Belau vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,532
57% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)13

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Belau is $96,800, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $484 (58% below the national average of $1,163). 69.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 132 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,800
66% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$484
58% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.1%
Owner-Occupied69.1%
Renter-Occupied30.9%
Housing Units132

Property Tax

Climate in Belau

Belau has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 687 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.6°C / 35°F -0.7° / 4° 66.6
Feb 1.9°C / 35°F -0.7° / 4.6° 50.8
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F 0.7° / 8° 40.4
Apr 8.1°C / 47°F 3° / 13.2° 32.9
May 11.8°C / 53°F 6.4° / 17.2° 46.6
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 9.8° / 20.5° 65.8
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.8° 69.8
Aug 17.1°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.3° 81.3
Sep 14°C / 57°F 9.5° / 18.6° 56.1
Oct 10°C / 50°F 6.6° / 13.3° 60.2
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 3.1° / 8.1° 55.0
Dec 2.8°C / 37°F 0.7° / 5° 61.1
Belau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density207/sq mi
Coordinates54.0980°N, 10.2585°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below Germany avg
Snowfall 15.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 87 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 147 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 136 km
Jun 15, 2003 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 2.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Belau has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Belau

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NDR 1 Welle Nord oldies, pop MP3 128 kbps
delta radio Indie indie MP3
R.SH Live 1980s, 1990s AAC
90s90s Rave MP3
AC+ 80s, dance MP3 128 kbps
GOA World comedy, erotic MP3 192 kbps
NDR 1 Welle Nord | Lübeck MP3 128 kbps
Radio Regentrude blues, country MP3 128 kbps
Ostseewelle Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein pop MP3 192 kbps
Landtag Schleswig-Holstein - Plenarsaal - mp3 MP3 48 kbps
Radio Wellenrausch MP3
Parlaradio - Landtag Schleswig-Holstein - Stream A OGG 48 kbps
delta radio At Home MP3

Museums in Belau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apotheken-Museum
Bahnhof Kleinkummerfeld
Computermuseum - HAW Kiel (C21)
Dokumentationszentrum "Marineartilleriearsenal Wahlstedt"
Freilichtmuseum Molfsee
Geologisches und Mineralogisches Museum
Heimatmuseum Preetz
Heimatmuseum Wankendorf
Heimatstube
Holzschuhmuseum
Howaldtsche Metallgießerei
Kieler Hansekogge
Kieler Ofenmuseum
Kunsthalle
Land-Museum Gestüt Traventhal e.V.
Medizinhistorisches Museum
Museum Alt-Segeberger Bürgerhaus
Museum des Kreises Plön
Museumsbrücke
Museumsbunker Trappenkamp
Noctalis – Welt der Fledermäuse
Schifffahrtsmuseum
Sealevel
Stadtgalerie
Tor zur Urzeit
Urzeithof
Warleberger Hof
Zoologisches Museum

Libraries in Belau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei Ortsteil Klausdorf0.0
Bücherei Ortsteil Klausdorf0.0
Fachbibliothek für Wirtschaftswissenschaften0.0
Fachbibliothek für Wirtschaftswissenschaften0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Bordesholm0.0
Gemeindebücherei Kronshagen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Kronshagen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Schönkirchen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Trappenkamp0.0
Gemeindebücherei Trappenkamp0.0
Kinderbücherei0.0
Kinderbücherei0.0
Schleswig-Holsteinische Landesbibliothek0.0
Schleswig-Holsteinische Landesbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Plön0.0
Stadtbücherei Raisdorf0.0
Stadtbücherei Raisdorf0.0
Stadtbücherei Wahlstedt0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Gaarden0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Gaarden0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Mettenhof0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Mettenhof0.0
Universitätsbibliothek der CAU Kiel - Medizinische Abteilung0.0
Universitätsbibliothek der CAU Kiel - Medizinische Abteilung0.0
University Library0.0
ZBW – Leibniz-Informationszentrum Wirtschaft0.0

Farmers Markets in Belau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markt
Markt
Ruthenberger Markt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Blücherplatz
Wochenmarkt Blücherplatz
Wochenmarkt Dietrichsdorf
Wochenmarkt Dietrichsdorf
Wochenmarkt Exerzierplatz
Wochenmarkt Exerzierplatz
Wochenmarkt Klausdorf
Wochenmarkt Klausdorf
Wochenmarkt Molfsee
Wochenmarkt Vinetaplatz
Wochenmarkt Vinetaplatz

Cafes in Belau

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Perdoeler Mühle

Breweries in Belau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kleiner Kobel
Kleiner Kobel
Lillebräu
Lillebräu

Stadiums & Teams in Belau

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Belau

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMLarge Airport
Hamburg-Finkenwerder AirportXFWMedium Airport
Hohn Air BaseMedium Airport
Kiel-Holtenau AirportKELMedium Airport
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Schleswig Air BaseWBGMedium Airport
Ahrenlohe AirfieldSmall Airport
Aukrug AirfieldSmall Airport
Boberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Fischbek AirfieldSmall Airport
Grambeker Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Hartenholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Itzehoe Hungriger Wolf AirfieldIZESmall Airport
Neu-Gülze AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumünster AirportEUMSmall Airport
Rendsburg-Schachtholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Schleswig-Kropp AirfieldSmall Airport
Sierksdorf/Hof Altona AirfieldSmall Airport
Uetersen-Heist AirfieldSmall Airport
Wahlstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Worth Ultralight stripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Belau

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fachklinik Freudenholm-Ruhleben
Rehaklinik Selenter See

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Berlin

🇩🇪 About Germany

Capital Berlin
Population 82,927,922
Area 357,021 km²
GDP (USD) $4,562,207,532,490
GDP per capita $54,777
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 80.5 years
Internet users 92.5%
Urban population 81.9%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +49
TLD .de
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Germany

19 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 8 International Women's Day Internationaler Frauentag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Mariä Himmelfahrt
Sep 20 World Children's Day Weltkindertag
Oct 3 German Unity Day Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Oct 31 Reformation Day Reformationstag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 18 Repentance and Prayer Day Buß- und Bettag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Erster Weihnachtstag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Zweiter Weihnachtstag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Belau

What is the population of Belau?

Belau has a population of 331 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 207 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

Is Belau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,532, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,800 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $484 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Belau?

Belau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches, with 15.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Belau?

There are 13 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Belau?

The median home value in Belau is $96,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $484. The homeownership rate is 69.1%.

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