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Boxberg, Germany
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Boxberg is a small town in Saxony, Germany with a population of 3,093. Elevation: 433 ft (132 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
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About Boxberg
Boxberg or Hamor is a municipality in the Görlitz district in Saxony, Germany. The place is known for its large Boxberg Power Station, that uses lignite as fuel.
People
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| Population | 3,093 |
| Population Density | 1,516 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.4037°, 14.5760° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.6 inches (650 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.4 inches (14 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,355 |
About Boxberg
Boxberg is a small town in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 3,093. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Boxberg vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $26,355 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 121 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $69,800 |
| 75% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $349 |
| 70% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.8% |
| Housing Units | 1,237 |
Property Tax
Climate in Boxberg
Boxberg has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 637 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,516/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4037°N, 14.5760°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 2.0 in |
Boxberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.5").
Schools in Boxberg
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ehemaliges Berufsschulzentrum Boxberg | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Boxberg | — | — | — | — |
| Freie Schule Boxberg | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Boxberg
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antenne Halle | pop, rock | MP3 152 kbps | |
| Medienanstalt Sachsen-Anhalt Ausbildungskanal | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Fonlord (CZ) | ai art, black metal | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SACHSEN Markkleeberg | 80er, 90er | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Landeskrone | discofox, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bautzen | dance, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio WSW Zittau | bautzen, coloradio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| LAUSITZWELLE | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ichtys Radio | bluegrass, christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hochschule Merseburg | neoclassical | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Radio Lausitz - 90er XXL | — | AAC |
Museums in Boxberg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Pfefferküchlerei | ||||
| Alte Wasserkunst | ||||
| Alte Ziegelei | ||||
| Basaltwerk Baruth | ||||
| Der Laden - Erwin-Strittmatter-Gedenkstätte | ||||
| Dom Měrćina Nowaka-Njechorńskeho | ||||
| Domschatzkammer Bautzen | ||||
| Energiefabrik Knappenrode | ||||
| Erlichthofsiedlung | ||||
| Fischereimuseum Guttau | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Bautzen | ||||
| Glasmuseum Weißwasser | ||||
| Handwerk- und Gewerbemuseum Sagar | ||||
| Handwerksmuseum Sagar | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Döbern | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Döbern | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Neschwitz | ||||
| Konrad-Wachsmann-Haus | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum | ||||
| Museum Bautzen | ||||
| Museum Margarethenhütte | ||||
| Museum Niesky | ||||
| Neschwitzer Vogelschutzpavillon | ||||
| Niederlausitzer Heidemuseum Spremberg | ||||
| Njepila-Hof u. Sorbische Heimatstube Rohne | ||||
| Schulmuseum „Korla Awgust Kocor“ | ||||
| Serbski muzej - Sorbisches Museum | ||||
| Sorbisches Kulturzentrum | ||||
| Transferraum Heimat- Vertriebene im Freistaat Sachsen | ||||
| Wolfsmuseum | ||||
| Zejler-Smoler-Haus |
Libraries in Boxberg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Königswartha | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinder- und Jugendbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kreisbibliothek des Landkreises Spree-Neiße | 0.0 | |||||
| Serbska centralna biblioteka - Sorbische Zentralbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Bautzen Budyšin Hauptbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Niesky | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Boxberg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bautzner Trödelmarkt | |||||
| Hauptmarkt | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Polenmarkt |
Restaurants in Boxberg
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Boxberg
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Boxberg
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Boxberg
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Boxberg
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Boxberg
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Boxberg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bautzener Brauhaus | ||||
| Brauhaus Nieder Seifersdorf | ||||
| Frenzel-Bräu |
Stadiums & Teams in Boxberg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Boxberg
7 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funpark | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski areál Severák - Hrabětice | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski areál Severák - Hrabětice | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski areál Severák - Hrabětice | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skizentrum Tännicht Sohland | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wintersport in Steina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Elstra | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Boxberg
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rothenburg/Görlitz Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Bautzen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bogatynia Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brauna Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bronkow Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bynovec Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Česká Lípa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Český Dub Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chřibská Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cottbus-Neuhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Drożków Ultralight Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Druzcov u Lípy ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Görlitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gozdnica Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grabowiec Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hodkovice nad Mohelkou Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Horní Libchava Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kamenz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kleinkoschen Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Klix Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Liberec Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lipová Sport Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lotnisko Sportowe Gubin | — | Small Airport |
| Marianka Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nardt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pirna-Pratzschwitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schwarzheide/Schipkau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Spremberg-Welzow Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Usti Nad Labem Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Boxberg
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Oberlausitzer Therapiezentrum | ||
| Rehazentrum Bautzen |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
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What is the population of Boxberg?
Boxberg has a population of 3,093 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,516 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.
Is Boxberg expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,355, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $69,800 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $349 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Boxberg?
Boxberg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Boxberg?
There are 121 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Boxberg?
The median home value in Boxberg is $69,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $349. The homeownership rate is 71.2%.