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Birgel, Germany
Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany
Birgel is a small town in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 510. Elevation: 1,358 ft (414 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 510 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,358 ft (414 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.3167°, 6.6167° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.4 inches (1,102 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 29.5 inches (75 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,963 |
About Birgel
Birgel is a small town in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 510. The city sits at an elevation of 1,358 feet (414 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Birgel vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,963 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 20 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $79,800 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $399 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 81.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.1% |
| Housing Units | 204 |
Property Tax
Climate in Birgel
Birgel has an average annual temperature of 7.7°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (16°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 805 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,358 ft (414 m) |
| Area | 41.6 sq mi (107.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3167°N, 6.6167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 23 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Birgel has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 33°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (2.6").
Schools in Birgel
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule am Möschelberg | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Birgel
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slonsky Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Euskirchen | local news, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Country Radio Gilsdorf 103.9 (LU) | — | MP3 185 kbps | |
| BRF2 Radio (BE) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pulloverdisko | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne AC | pop, variety | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Popexpress | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Retrowelle 2 - Das Melodienradio (neu) | eurovision, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 4910 (BE) | culture, jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Impact FM (FR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hochschulradio Aachen | college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 700 | schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Retrowelle 2 - Das Melodienradio | eurovision, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Impact FM (BE) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Rur | lokalradio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio 700 (BE) | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Nürburgring @RPR1. | motorsport, nürburgring | MP3 | |
| Antenne Pulheim 97.2 | variety | MP3 | |
| Radio Nürburgring powered by RPR1. | autorace, autorennen | AAC |
Museums in Birgel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apothekenmuseum | ||||
| ArsFIGURA | ||||
| ArsKRIPPANA | ||||
| Bahnbetriebswerk Gerolstein | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Grube Wohlfahrt | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Grube Wohlfahrt | ||||
| Ehem. Ausweichsitz der Landesregierung NRW | ||||
| Eifeler Vulkanmuseum | ||||
| Eifelmuseum | ||||
| Eifelmuseum Blankenheim | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum Jünkerath | ||||
| Geologische Sammlung und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Haus der Fossilien -"Alte Schmiede" | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimwebereimuseum | ||||
| Hürten Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Kriminalhaus | ||||
| Landwirtschaftlicher Museumshof | ||||
| Maarmuseum | ||||
| Mausefallen-Museum | ||||
| Musée "Villa Sarabodis" | ||||
| Museumsbahnhof Ahütte | ||||
| Museumsstellwerk - Lissendorf | ||||
| Natur- und Landschaftsmuseum | ||||
| Naturkundemuseum | ||||
| Puppen- und Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Telefon- und Rundfunkmuseum | ||||
| Tiergartentunnel | ||||
| Wetterpark |
Libraries in Birgel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Blankenheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Eckfeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Haus der Begegnung | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentliche Bücherei Schmidtheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kreisbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Literaturhaus Nettersheim mit Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Schleiden | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Birgel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frischemarkt, Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Dahlem |
Hotels in Birgel
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Birgel
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Birgel
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Birgel
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Birgel
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Birgel
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Birgel
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weißer Stein | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Alpin Ovifat | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Birgel
46 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | Large Airport |
| Frankfurt-Hahn Airport | HHN | Large Airport |
| Luxembourg-Findel International Airport | LUX | Large Airport |
| Büchel Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Geilenkirchen Air Base | GKE | Medium Airport |
| Nörvenich Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Spangdahlem Air Base | SPM | Medium Airport |
| Aachen-Merzbrück Airport | AAH | Small Airport |
| Arlon-Sterpenich Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bergheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bitburg Airport | BBJ | Small Airport |
| Bonn-Hangelar Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Büllingen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dahlemer Binz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Daun-Senheld Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Düren-Hürtgenwald Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Elsenborn Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Ernzen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eudenbach Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Heinsberg-Selfkant Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hinterweiler Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hoppstädten-Weiersbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Konz-Könen Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Kückhoven Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Leverkusen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Linnich-Boslar Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mendig Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mönchsheide Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Morschenich Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Naunheim / Maifeld Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Neumagen-Dhron Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schinveld Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Spa-La Sauvenière Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Stolberg-Diepenlinchen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Traben-Trarbach/Mont Royal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Trier-Föhren Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Useldange Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Utscheid Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Vettweiß-Soller ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Weilerswist UL | — | Small Airport |
| Wershofen/Eifel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wiltz-Noertrange Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Birgel
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Eifelklinik | ||
| LIFESPRING - Privatklinik Bad Münstereifel | ||
| MEDIAN Klinik Daun Rosenberg |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Birgel
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Birgeler Kapelle |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Birgel
What is the population of Birgel?
Birgel has a population of 510 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 41.6 square miles.
Is Birgel expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,963, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $79,800 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $399 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 Birgel?
Birgel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 29.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Birgel?
There are 20 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Birgel?
The median home value in Birgel is $79,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $399. The homeownership rate is 81.9%.