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Bocholt, Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
Bocholt is a mid-size city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 73,943. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 73,943 |
| Population Density | 1,211 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.8388°, 6.6153° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.4 inches (1,178 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.7 inches (25 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,636 |
About Bocholt
Bocholt is a mid-size city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 73,943. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Bocholt vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,636 |
| 58% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 114 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 17 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $99,400 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $497 |
| 57% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 51.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.1% |
| Housing Units | 29,577 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bocholt
Bocholt has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3°C). Average annual precipitation is 731 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 61.0 sq mi (158.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,211/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8388°N, 6.6153°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Bocholt has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.8").
Schools in Bocholt
30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold-Janssen Hauptschule | - | - | - | - |
| Hohe-Giethorst-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Biemenhorster Schule | - | - | - | - |
| August-Vetter-Berufskolleg | - | - | - | - |
| Overberg-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Städtische Gesamtschule Bocholt | - | - | - | - |
| Kreuzschule Mussum | - | - | - | - |
| St.-Bernhard-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Mariengymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Diepenbrockschule | - | - | - | - |
| Bischof-Ketteler-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschulverbund Ludgerus (Hauptstandort) | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschulverbund Ludgerus (Teilstandort) | - | - | - | - |
| Berufskolleg Bocholt-West | - | - | - | - |
| Josefschule | - | - | - | - |
| Biotoplehrgarten | - | - | - | - |
| Biemenhorster Schule II | - | - | - | - |
| Israhel-van-Meckenem-Realschule | - | - | - | - |
| Annette-von-Droste-Hülshoff-Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
| Diepenbrockschule | - | - | - | - |
| Clemens-Dülmer-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Clemens-August Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Liebfrauen-Schule - Standort Barlo | - | - | - | - |
| Hohe-Giethorst-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Euregio Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Annette-von-Droste-Hülshoff-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Bischöfliches St.-Josef-Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Liebfrauenschule | - | - | - | - |
| Weiterbildungskolleg Westmünsterland Abendrealschule | - | - | - | - |
| Berufskolleg am Wasserturm (Nebenstelle) | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bocholt
64 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TranceBase.FM - AAC HD 256k | electronic, techno | AAC 256 kbps | |
| Radio Essen | - | AAC | |
| Radio WMW | adult contemporary, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Niederrhein | local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Deep Radio (NL) | ambient, dance | MP3 320 kbps | |
| TranceBase.FM - AAC+ 40k | electronic, progressive trance | AAC 48 kbps | |
| TranceBase.FM - AAC 96k | electronic, progressive trance | AAC 96 kbps | |
| WDR 2 Rhein und Ruhr -- (https) | ard, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Welle Niederrhein | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Modul303 [MP3 320k] | ambient, berlin school | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Duisburg | lokalradio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Leuk FM (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| 1Achterhoek (NL) | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Acacia (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| De Hollandse Piraten Gigant (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TranceBase.FM | tb, trancebase | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Deventer Radio (NL) | 00s, 10s | AAC+ 88 kbps | |
| Radio K.W. | local news, local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Koekstad Radio (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hotradiohits Dab (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Zender Groenveld (NL) | 24/7, various music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Oberhausen | local | AAC | |
| Radio Omroep Venlo (NL) | local music, local news | MP3 | |
| Laut FM - Gothistas | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 12XU | garage punk, indie rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 102.2 Radio Essen | mix | AAC | |
| Radio Mülheim | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mixtape - 90er | 1990s, 1990s hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTV Slingeland (NL) | local radio | UNKNOWN 131 kbps | |
| Venlo Vintage (NL) | 50s, 60s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radioachterhoek.nl (NL) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Laut.FM Chart-Tipps | dance, party | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radioparty | 100%! /128/s und/320bit/s mp3 44100hz. auto radio und car play | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rondiamusic (NL) | country music, duits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Optimaal fm (NL) | pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| A-Z 70s | 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Laut.fm/funksoulbrother | funk, soul | MP3 128 kbps | |
| A-Z 60s | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Twentestad (NL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Modul303 [MP3 160k] | ambient, berlin school | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Koekstad Radio Deventer (NL) | local radio, pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SuperMixFM (NL) | various music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio de Twentseboys (NL) | nederlands, nederlandstalig | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio074 (NL) | local music, music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Emscher Lippe - Dein 90er Radio | 90s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mixtape - Rock Classics | classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Mixtape | pop, rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Mixtape - Oldies | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Emscher Lippe - Dein Rock Radio | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emscher Lippe - Dein Urban Radio | urban | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emscher Lippe - Dein Top40 Radio | charts, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emscher Lippe - Dein Schlager Radio | schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emscher Lippe - Dein Love Radio | ballads, love songs | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emscher Lippe - Dein Deutschpop Radio | german pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radiooptimaalfm (NL) | pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Emscher Lippe - Dein Lounge Radio | lounge | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emscher Lippe - Dein 80er Radio | 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mixtape - 80er | 1980s, 1980s hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Mixtape - Schlager | schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO HAFENSTRASSE | football, immerweiter | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mixtape - Live | pop, pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NOXX | alternative, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio vest | ostvest, re | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Aladna FM (NL) | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Bocholt
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Hofshuus | ||||
| Aaltens Industrie Museum | ||||
| Achterhoeks Openluchtmuseum | ||||
| AVOG's Crash Museum | ||||
| Bauernhausmuseum | ||||
| Biologische Station Zwillbrock mit Besucherzentrum | ||||
| Bocholter Handwerksmuseum | ||||
| Bolkenhain Stuben | ||||
| De MuseumFabriek | ||||
| DRU cultuurfabriek | ||||
| Eiskeller | ||||
| Freriksschure | ||||
| Grenslandmuseum | ||||
| Heimathaus Dingden | ||||
| Heimathaus Mussum | ||||
| Heimathaus Noldes | ||||
| Heimathaus Weseke | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Bislich | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Hünxe | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Veen | ||||
| HelenaHuis | ||||
| Humberghaus | ||||
| ICER | ||||
| Int. Theepottenmuseum | ||||
| Koenraad-Bosman-Museum | ||||
| kult Westmünsterland | ||||
| LVR-Niederrheinmuseum Wesel | ||||
| LVR-RömerMuseum | ||||
| LWL-Industriemuseum TextilWerk Bocholt - Spinnerei | ||||
| LWL-Industriemuseum TextilWerk Bocholt - Weberei | ||||
| MAG Museum | ||||
| Medizin- und Apothekenmuseum Rhede | ||||
| Miniaturschuhmuseum | ||||
| Museum am Schloss | ||||
| Museum Koppelkerk | ||||
| Museum MORE | ||||
| Museum Opdat wij niet vergeten 1939-1945 | ||||
| Museum rund ums Geld | ||||
| Nationaal Museum Tachtigjarige Oorlog | ||||
| Nationaal Onderduikmuseum | ||||
| NaturForum Bislicher Insel | ||||
| Otto-Pankok-Museum | ||||
| Scherenschnitt Museum | ||||
| SiegfriedMuseum Xanten | ||||
| Stadsmuseum Groenlo | ||||
| Städtisches Museum - Galerie im Centrum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Bocholt | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Borken | ||||
| StiftsMuseum Xanten | ||||
| Strommuseum Damm | ||||
| Synagoge Aalten | ||||
| Synagoge Winterswijk | ||||
| Theater Astoria | ||||
| Transit Oost | ||||
| Turm "Büdericher Feld" | ||||
| Villa Mondriaan | ||||
| Wasserburg Anholt |
Libraries in Bocholt
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Aalten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dinxperlo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Gendringen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Groenlo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lichtenvoorde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ruurlo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Terborg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ulft | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Varsseveld | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Winterswijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherbox | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Hamminkeln | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Maria Trösterin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Spellen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Ss. Ewaldi | 0.0 | |||||
| Christelijke Bibliotheek Lintelo | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Bücherei St. Bartholomäus | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Bücherei St. Bernhard | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Josef | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Vreden | 0.0 | |||||
| Remigius-Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Voerde | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Rees | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Werth | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Wesel | 0.0 | |||||
| Suderwick | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bocholt
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Großer Markt | |||||
| Kornmarkt | |||||
| Kornmarkt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Marktplatz Büderich | |||||
| Marktplatz Feldmark | |||||
| Marktplatz Obrighoven | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Bocholt
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bocholt
49 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bocholt
24 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bocholt
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Bocholt
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bocholt
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bocholt
15 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bocholt
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bocholt
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bocholt
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bocholt
21 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bocholt
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bocholt
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bocholt
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauprojekt 777 | ||||
| Brouwerij Wentersch | ||||
| Brouwerij Wijgman | ||||
| Brouwersnös | ||||
| De Borghman | ||||
| Feldschlösschen Brauerei | ||||
| Het Brouwhoes | ||||
| Walter Bräu Büderich |
Stadiums & Teams in Bocholt
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bocholt
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IJsvereniging Laag Soeren | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Bocholt
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | Large Airport |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | Large Airport |
| Deelen Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Mönchengladbach Airport | MGL | Medium Airport |
| Twente Airport | ENS | Medium Airport |
| Borken-Hoxfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borkenberge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dinslaken-Schwarze Heide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dorsten-Am Kanal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Emmerich Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Essen-Mülheim Airport | ESS | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen | - | Small Airport |
| Gemen-Kirchspiel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Goch-Asperden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grefrath-Niershorst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kamp-Lintfort Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kerken Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Krefeld-Egelsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langenfeld-Wiescheid Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Malden Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marl-Loemühle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meiersberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Metelen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Stadtlohn-Vreden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Terlet Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Teuge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Venlo Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Wanlo Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Wesel-Römerwardt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bocholt
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aleppo Markt | |
| DHL | |
| DHL Paketshop 465 | |
| Kiosk Roman | |
| Lebensmittel Langenbrink | |
| Postfiliale 590 | |
| Postfiliale 600 | |
| Postfiliale 700 |
Treatment Centers in Bocholt
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Gesundheitszenrtum Westmünsterland | ||
| Oefentherapie Cesar Aalten | ||
| Reha-Zentrum Niederrhein |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bocholt
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Apostelkirche | |
| Christuskirche | |
| Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Haus | |
| Ditib Türkische Moschee | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Friedhofskapelle Mussum | |
| Heilig Kreuz | |
| Kapelle im St. Agnes Hospital | |
| Kath. Kirche Ss. Ewaldi | |
| Klarissen Kloster | |
| Liebfrauen | |
| Maria-Trösterin-Kirche | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| Sankt Agnes Kirche | |
| Schönstattkapelle | |
| St. Bernhard Kirche | |
| St. Georg | |
| St. Georg | |
| St. Josef | |
| St. Michael |
Explore Near Bocholt
Quick Facts
Around Bocholt
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Bocholt
33 places within 15 km
- • Burg Kretier
- • Burg Werth
- • Grabenanlage
- • Landwehr
- • Nunnepollen
- + 3 more
- • Badestrand
- • Burg Empel
- • Haus Bülling
- • Haus Rhede
- • Schloß Bellinghoven
- • Schloss Diepenbrock
- + 3 more
- • Fuchsberg
- • Rodelberg
- • Winterwijkse Berg
- • Bastion Treurniet
- • Bleekhuis
- • Burg Empel
- • Waldschlösschen
- • WWII Schießanlage
- • Ausichtskanzel Zum Venn
- • Aussichtskanzel Zum Schießstand
- • Brömmelspromenade
- • Dachterrasse Skylounge
- • Foto-Punkt Podiumsbrücke Kubaai
- + 2 more
- • Streichelzoo - Ponyhof Leiting
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Bocholt
What is the population of Bocholt?
Bocholt has a population of 73,943 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,211 people per square mile, spread across 61.0 square miles.
Is Bocholt expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,636, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $99,400 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $497 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Bocholt?
Bocholt has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches, with 9.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bocholt?
There are 114 business establishments in the area, including 36 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Bocholt?
The median home value in Bocholt is $99,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $497. The homeownership rate is 51.9%.