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Cappeln, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Cappeln is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 6,274. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cappeln
Cappeln is a municipality in the district of Cloppenburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 7 km southeast of Cloppenburg.
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| Population | 6,274 |
| Population Density | 210 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.8105°, 8.1141° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.4 inches (772 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.6 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,318 |
About Cappeln
Cappeln is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 6,274. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Cappeln vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $29,318 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 245 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $81,400 |
| 71% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $407 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.8% |
| Housing Units | 2,510 |
Property Tax
Climate in Cappeln
Cappeln has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 791 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 29.9 sq mi (77.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.8105°N, 8.1141°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Cappeln has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Cappeln
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Sevelten/Elsten | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Sevelten/Elsten | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Cappeln | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cappeln
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| deutschrap | deutschrap, german rap | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Melodic Radio | melodic rock, rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Deutschrap-Deluxe von laut.fm | deutschrap, hiphop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NurseFM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| A Passing Feeling | alternative, indie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| AngelsFox-Radio | discofox+schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Oldenburg Eins (oeins) | local radio | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Cappeln
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altes Hälterhaus | ||||
| Buurnmuseum | ||||
| Dat Heimathuus | ||||
| Dr. Helmut-Ottenjann-Halle | ||||
| Fliegerhorst Ahlhorn | ||||
| Fliegerhorst Ahlhorn | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Aschen | ||||
| Heimatverein Bakum e.V. | ||||
| Heimatverein Visbek e.V. | ||||
| Industrie Museum Lohne | ||||
| Landleben Austellung | ||||
| Landmaschinen Dauerausstellung | ||||
| Moor- und Bauernmuseum Benthullen-Harbern Hof Berg | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum | ||||
| Museum im Zeughaus | ||||
| Museumsdorf Cloppenburg | ||||
| Pferdezuchtmuseum | ||||
| Schweger Mühle | ||||
| Stadtmuseum |
Libraries in Cappeln
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei Cappeln | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Hemmelte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei St. Catharina | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei St. Peter und Paul | 0.0 | |||||
| CAG-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Ev.-öff. Bücherei Friesoythe | 0.0 | |||||
| Evangelische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Kirchhatten | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Großenkneten | 0.0 | |||||
| kath. öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Cloppenburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Georg | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei St. Gertrud | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei St. Petrus Lastrup | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek Diepholz | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentlicher Bücherschrank | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrheim Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrheim Kroge | 0.0 | |||||
| Samtgemeindebücherei Artland | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Benedikt Bücherei, Visbek | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Jacobus Bücherei Lutten | 0.0 | |||||
| St.Michael | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cappeln
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Vechta |
Restaurants in Cappeln
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cappeln
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cappeln
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cappeln
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cappeln
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TH Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Cappeln
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cappeln
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen Airport | BRE | Large Airport |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | Large Airport |
| Diepholz Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Wittmundhafen Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Atterheide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blexen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohmte-Bad Essen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borghorst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockzetel Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Colnrade Ultralight Field | - | Small Airport |
| Damme Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Donstorf UL | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Achmer | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | - | Small Airport |
| Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Große Höhe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hellingst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JadeWeser Airport | WVN | Small Airport |
| Melle-Grönegau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Osterholz-Scharmbeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta | - | Small Airport |
| Porta Westfalica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Quakenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Bentlage Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Eschendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Westerenger Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Westerstede-Felde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cappeln
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL Postfiliale |
Treatment Centers in Cappeln
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Fachklinik St. Vitus | ||
| Pro Vita | ||
| REHA- und Sportmedizinisches Zentrum Cloppenburg | ||
| St. Leo-Stift |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cappeln
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Franziskus | |
| St. Maria Immaculata | |
| St. Marien Kirche | |
| St. Peter und Paul | |
| St.-Martins-Kirche |
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Public Holidays in Germany
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What is the population of Cappeln?
Cappeln has a population of 6,274 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 210 people per square mile, spread across 29.9 square miles.
Is Cappeln expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,318, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $81,400 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $407 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 Cappeln?
Cappeln 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 63°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Cappeln?
There are 245 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Cappeln?
The median home value in Cappeln is $81,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $407. The homeownership rate is 71.2%.