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Borken, Germany
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Borken is a small city in Hesse, Germany with a population of 12,506. Elevation: 735 ft (224 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).
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About Borken
Borken is a small town with about 13,000 inhabitants in the Schwalm-Eder district in northern Hesse, Germany.
People
Economy
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| Population | 12,506 |
| Population Density | 324 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.0450°, 9.2844° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Hesse |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.8 inches (655 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.6 inches (14 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,945 |
About Borken
Borken is a small city in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 12,506. The city sits at an elevation of 735 feet (224 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Borken vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,945 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 488 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,400 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $392 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.2% |
| Housing Units | 5,002 |
Property Tax
Climate in Borken
Borken has an average annual temperature of 8.4°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 538 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 38.6 sq mi (100.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0450°N, 9.2844°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in |
Borken has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Borken
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schule am Tor | — | — | — | — |
| Gustav-Heinemann-Schule | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Kleinenglis | — | — | — | — |
| Teichgarten-Schule | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Borken
50 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| _DEEJAY REMIXE_ Your Radio for finest House, EDM, Electro, Dance, Mashup, Hypertechno, Techno, Bootleg, Charts, Top40, Chillout, Lounge, HipHop, Urban & Latin Party DJ Remixes! | #mashup, bass | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB - Power Metal | metal, power metal | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Blues [mp3 | 192 kbps] | 1920s, 1960s | MP3 | |
| ERF Plus | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio BACH | bach, classic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio BOB - Nu Metal (mp3 192) | metal, nu metal | MP3 | |
| Technolovers TROPICAL HOUSE | balearic house, deep house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bob - Classic Rock | — | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [aac | 64 kbps] | alternative, blues | AAC | |
| RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [aac | 64 kbps] | 1970s, classic rock | AAC | |
| hr1 Nordhessen | adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| hr3 Nordhessen | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio BOB - Nu Metal (aac 64) | metal, nu metal | AAC | |
| RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] | 1970s, classic rock | MP3 | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Background Music | chill, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Study | adult contemporary, ambient | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB! 2000er Rock [64 kbit/s AAC] | alternative rock, emo | AAC | |
| HARMONY.FM | 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB - Blues [aac | 64 kbps] | 1920s, 1960s | AAC | |
| Radio Bob | rock/hardrock | MP3 | |
| Radio bob | — | AAC | |
| Technolovers EURODANCE | 80's, 80er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB! Rockparty | metal, rock | MP3 | |
| hr4 Nordhessen | oldies, volksmusik | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [mp3 | 192 kbps] | aor, art rock | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Roadtrip | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Newcomer | new rock, newcomer | MP3 | |
| Radio Bob - Mittelalter Rock | — | MP3 | |
| Freies Radio Kassel | — | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - GAMING LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers VOCAL TRANCE | melodic trance, trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - SOUL LOUNGE | ambient and relaxation music, chill | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers TRANCE | melodic trance, progressive trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| hr3 Osthessen | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB! DONOTS | — | MP3 | |
| Radio BOB! National (192kbps) | 80s, 90s | MP3 | |
| FMRausch: FM Rausch Radio | ambient, avantgarde | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers BIG ROOM | big room, bigroom | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bob - Country | country | MP3 | |
| hr4 Osthessen | oldies, schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Hotel Lounge | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bob! Britpop | — | MP3 | |
| Lumbung radio | alternative, arts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bob - Women of Rock | rock, women | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [aac | 64 kbps] | aor, art rock | AAC | |
| RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] | alternative, blues | MP3 | |
| Noise On FM | dance, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - WORKDAY LOUNGE | ambient and relaxation music, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Romance | chillout, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| hr1 Osthessen | adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Borken
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altenburg- und Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Bergbau-Museum Frielendorf | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Bertsch | ||||
| Bienenkundliches Museum Kartause | ||||
| Dommuseum Fritzlar | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum | ||||
| Energietechnikmuseum | ||||
| Frühgeschichtliches Gehöft (Nachbau) | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Breitenau | ||||
| Gedenkstätte und Museum Trutzhain | ||||
| Handwerkerstübchen | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Bad Zwesten | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Gensungen | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Neukirchen | ||||
| Hessische Braunkohle Bergbaumuseum - Bergbaugeschichte/Besucherstollen | ||||
| Hessisches Braunkohle Bergbaumuseum - Themenpark "Kohle & Energie" | ||||
| Hinter Schloss und Riegel | ||||
| Hirtenhaus | ||||
| Historisches Bergamt Bergfreiheit | ||||
| Klostermuseum Bad Emstal | ||||
| Landtechnisches Museum | ||||
| Lapidarium | ||||
| Lebendiges Bienenmuseum Knüllwald | ||||
| Malerstübchen | ||||
| Märchenhaus | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum Steinmühle | ||||
| Museum der Schwalm | ||||
| Museum Hochzeitshaus Fritzlar | ||||
| Museum Schloss Friedrichstein | ||||
| Polizeimuseum-Fritzlar | ||||
| Schauenburger Märchenwache | ||||
| Schneewittchenhaus | ||||
| Schwälmer Dorfmuseum Holzburg | ||||
| Sperrmauer Museum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Bad Wildungen |
Libraries in Borken
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei Frielendorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Uttershausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bürger- und Lesetreff | 0.0 | |||||
| City library Baunatal | 0.0 | |||||
| City library Baunatal | 0.0 | |||||
| Kultur-Schmiede e.V. Remsfeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek Gudensberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul-und Gemeindebücherei Dennhausen/Dittershausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Schulbücherei Waldau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Schulbücherei Waldau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Niederzwehren | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Kassel Standort Oberzwehren | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Kassel Standort Oberzwehren | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Borken
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wochenmarkt Baunatal City | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Baunatal City | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Di | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Di |
Hotels in Borken
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Borken
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Borken
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Borken
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Borken
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Borken
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Borken
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Borken
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Borken
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Borken
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Borken
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauerei Friedrich Haaß KG | ||||
| Brauhaus 18*80 | ||||
| Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei | ||||
| Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei | ||||
| Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei | ||||
| Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei | ||||
| Hütt-Brauerei |
Stadiums & Teams in Borken
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Borken
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kassel Airport | KSF | Large Airport |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | Large Airport |
| Fritzlar Army Airfield | FRZ | Medium Airport |
| Allendorf-Eder Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Alsfeld Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Amöneburg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Hersfeld Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brakel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Büren Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dehausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Der Dingel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dornberg-Sontra Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Edermünde-Grifte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz „Graner Berg“ | — | Small Airport |
| Fulda-Jossa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gedern Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Gießen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gießen-Reiskirchen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hoherodskopf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hölleberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Homberg (Ohm) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Huhnrain Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Johannisau Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Korbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langenberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lauterbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Marburg-Schönstadt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mengeringhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mosenberg Airfeld | — | Small Airport |
| Nidda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ober-Mörlen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pfingstweide Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Plätzer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pohlheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Reichelsheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schotten Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sultmer Berg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Uslar Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Waldeck Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wasserkuppe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Weper Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zierenberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Borken
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postfiliale/DHL Paketshop |
Treatment Centers in Borken
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Asklepios Fachklinik Fürstenhof Bad Wildungen | ||
| Klinik Quellental | ||
| Klinik Quellental | ||
| Klinik Wildetal | ||
| MEDIAN Klinik Mühlengrund – Klinik Alte Mühle | ||
| Median Klinik Mühlengrund Haus Junkerngrund | ||
| Wicker Klinik | ||
| Wildetal |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Borken
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aksemsettin Camii | |
| Christkönig | |
| Evangelische Kirche Ansbach | |
| Evangelische Kirche Freudenthal | |
| Evangelische Kirche Gombeth | |
| Evangelische Kirche Großenenglis | |
| Evangelische Kirche Nassenerfurth | |
| Evangelische Kirche Pfaffenhausen | |
| Evangelische Kirche Singlis | |
| Evangelische Kirche Stolzenbach | |
| Evangelische Kirche Trockenerfurth | |
| Evangelische Stadtkirche Borken | |
| Freie evangelische Gemeinde Gemeindehaus | |
| Maria Königin | |
| Sankt Michael |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Borken
What is the population of Borken?
Borken has a population of 12,506 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 324 people per square mile, spread across 38.6 square miles.
Is Borken expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,945, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,400 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $392 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Borken?
Borken has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Borken?
There are 488 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Borken?
The median home value in Borken is $78,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $392. The homeownership rate is 68.8%.