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Bovenau, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Bovenau is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 1,025. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

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A Great
1,025 Population 277/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$33,498 Median Income
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Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,498 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,200 home value, $471/mo rent

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About Bovenau

Bovenau

Bovenau is a village in the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde, in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. Bovenau is only 16 metres (52 ft) above sea level. The location is south of the municipality of Bünsdorf or Sehestedt, but north of Ostenfeld, Bredenbek, and west of Krummwisch, about 20 km (12 mi) away from the center of Kiel.

People

Population1,025
Density277/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,498

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,200
Rent$471
Ownership69.8%
Housing Units410

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population1,025
Population Density277 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates54.3303°, 9.8248°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (922 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.5 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$33,498

About Bovenau

Bovenau is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 1,025. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°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 Bovenau is $33,498, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 40 business establishments.

Income: Bovenau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$33,498
55% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bovenau is $94,200, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $471 (60% below the national average of $1,163). 69.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 410 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$94,200
67% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$471
60% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.8%
Owner-Occupied69.8%
Renter-Occupied30.2%
Housing Units410

Property Tax

Climate in Bovenau

Bovenau has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.7°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 811 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.6°C / 35°F -0.7° / 4° 69.0
Feb 2.1°C / 36°F -0.7° / 4.9° 55.2
Mar 4°C / 39°F 0.4° / 7.6° 52.5
Apr 8.1°C / 47°F 3.4° / 12.8° 38.7
May 12°C / 54°F 6.9° / 17° 56.3
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 10.4° / 20° 71.0
Jul 17.5°C / 64°F 12.6° / 22.4° 88.7
Aug 17.7°C / 64°F 12.7° / 22.7° 87.0
Sep 14°C / 57°F 9.6° / 18.5° 77.8
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6° / 13.2° 75.9
Nov 5.1°C / 41°F 2.4° / 7.8° 65.6
Dec 2.4°C / 36°F 0.1° / 4.8° 73.4
Bovenau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates54.3303°N, 9.8248°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below Germany avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 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 M3.5 124 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 147 km
Jun 15, 2003 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.0 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Bovenau has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Bovenau

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NDR 1 Welle Nord oldies, pop MP3 128 kbps
Skala FM (DK) hits, local radio MP3 192 kbps
delta radio Indie indie MP3
R.SH Live 1980s, 1990s AAC
Alfa Gold (DK) MP3
90s90s Rave MP3
AC+ 80s, dance MP3 128 kbps
NDR 1 Welle Nord Region Heide schlager MP3 128 kbps
deutschFM deutschfm, neudeutsch MP3 64 kbps
Radio Regentrude blues, country MP3 128 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 Bovenau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Deutsches Schallplattenmuseum
Dorfmuseum
Dorfmuseum Schacht-Audorf
Dorfmuseum Sehestedt
Dorfmuseum Ulsnis
Eisenkunstguss Museum
Elektromuseum
Geld der Welt Museum
Geotanium
Haddebyer Museumshof
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Hohenwestedt
Heimatmuseum Mühle Anna
Heimatmuseum Rieseby
Heimatstube
Historisches Museum
Jüdisches Museum
Maschinenwerkstatt Kruse
Max sien Steenstuv
Museum Bauerngarten
Museum Eckernförde
Nord Art & KIC
Phonomuseum Alte Schule
Rendsburg Rn
Rendsburger Schifffahrtsarchiv
Schoolkat Langwedel
Tor zur Urzeit
Wassermühle Schaalby

Libraries in Bovenau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Büdelsdorf0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Bordesholm0.0
Gemeindebücherei Fockbek0.0
Gemeindebücherei Hohenwestedt0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Nortorf0.0
Stadtbücherei Rendsburg0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Einfeld0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Mettenhof0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Mettenhof0.0

Farmers Markets in Bovenau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kirchplatz
Markt
Nordmarkhalle
Wochenmarkt Eckernförde
Wochenmarkt Westensee

Cafes in Bovenau

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GLÜCKSQUELL

Dentists in Bovenau

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zahnarztpraxis Mohr & Schwarz

Stadiums & Teams in Bovenau

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bovenau

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMLarge Airport
Hohn Air BaseMedium Airport
Kiel-Holtenau AirportKELMedium Airport
Schleswig Air BaseWBGMedium Airport
Sønderborg AirportSGDMedium Airport
Ærø AirfieldSmall Airport
Ahrenlohe AirfieldSmall Airport
Aukrug AirfieldSmall Airport
Bjørnø AirfieldSmall Airport
Drejø AirstripSmall Airport
Flensburg-Schäferhaus AirportFLFSmall Airport
Hartenholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Husum-Schwesing AirportQHUSmall Airport
Itzehoe Hungriger Wolf AirfieldIZESmall Airport
Kruså-Padborg AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumünster AirportEUMSmall Airport
Nordborg Pøl AirfieldSmall Airport
Offenbüttel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Rendsburg-Schachtholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Rødekro AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Michaelisdonn AirfieldSmall Airport
Schleswig-Kropp AirfieldSmall Airport
Sydfyn (Tasinge) AirfieldSmall Airport
Uetersen-Heist AirfieldSmall Airport
Wahlstedt AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bovenau

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Maria-Magdalenen-Kirche

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 Bovenau

What is the population of Bovenau?

Bovenau has a population of 1,025 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 277 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles.

Is Bovenau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,498, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,200 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $471 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 Bovenau?

Bovenau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bovenau?

There are 40 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bovenau?

The median home value in Bovenau is $94,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $471. The homeownership rate is 69.8%.

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