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Contwig, Germany

Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany

Contwig is a small city in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 5,029. Elevation: 840 ft (256 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
5,029 Population 402/sq mi density
840 ft Elevation 256 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,967 Median Income
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Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,967 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent

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About Contwig

Contwig

Contwig is a municipality in Südwestpfalz district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, western Germany. It has slightly over 5.000 inhabitants, and is part of the Verbandsgemeinde Zweibrücken-Land. Its current mayor is Nadine Brinette, elected in 2021.

People

Population5,029
Density402/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,967

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$390
Ownership68.7%
Housing Units2,012

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Population5,029
Population Density402 / sq mi
Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Coordinates49.2500°, 7.4333°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceRheinland-Pfalz
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (987 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.1 inches (38 cm)
Median Household Income$29,967

About Contwig

Contwig is a small city in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 5,029. The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet (256 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Contwig is $29,967, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 196 business establishments.

Income: Contwig vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$29,967
60% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)196

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Contwig is $78,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $390 (66% below the national average of $1,163). 68.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,012 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$78,000
72% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$390
66% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.7%
Owner-Occupied68.7%
Renter-Occupied31.3%
Housing Units2,012

Property Tax

Climate in Contwig

Contwig has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 818 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.6°C / 35°F -1.3° / 4.4° 69.3
Feb 2.6°C / 37°F -1.3° / 6.4° 65.1
Mar 6°C / 43°F 1.1° / 10.8° 66.7
Apr 8.8°C / 48°F 2.8° / 14.7° 45.3
May 13.2°C / 56°F 7° / 19.4° 64.5
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 9.7° / 22° 66.1
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 11.8° / 24.4° 72.1
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 11.4° / 25° 66.5
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 8° / 19.2° 60.3
Oct 9.5°C / 49°F 5.1° / 13.9° 68.9
Nov 4.8°C / 41°F 1.7° / 7.8° 76.3
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -0.5° / 4.8° 96.8
Contwig experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below Germany avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²)
Population Density402/sq mi
Coordinates49.2500°N, 7.4333°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above Germany avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.86"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

955 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 9, 2022.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 119 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 45 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 129 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 122 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 43 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 130 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 69 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 45 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 75 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 113 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 60 km
Jul 9, 2022 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany M4.0 146 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 46 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 41 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 42 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 52 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 43 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 48 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 117 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
February 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Contwig has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 35°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Contwig

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
IGS Contwig
Grundschule
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Radio Stations near Contwig

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Schlagerparadies schlager MP3 192 kbps
swr4 kaiserslautern MP3 128 kbps
Classic Rock Radio classic rock MP3 128 kbps
BigFM Saarland hip-hop, new music AAC
Radio Salü MP3 128 kbps
SR 3 Saarlandwelle (56 kbit/s) ard, oldies MP3 64 kbps
SR 2 Off-Beat jazz MP3 128 kbps
Est FM (FR) MP3 128 kbps
RPR1. Trier 80er, 90er MP3
Antenne Kaiserslautern charts, local news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Salü - Made in Germany MP3 128 kbps
SR 2 KulturRadio ard, classical MP3 128 kbps
SR 2 KulturRadio (56 kbit/s) ard, classical MP3 64 kbps
SR1 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü AAC+ 64 kbps
SR 1 mix MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Pirmasens modern MP3 192 kbps
SR 1 europawelle, saarland MP3 128 kbps
techno paradize deep, edm MP3 128 kbps
Unser ding MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü - Top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Cityradio St. Wendel music, news MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio BEETHOVEN boston, boston symphony orchestra MP3 192 kbps
SR Kultur MP3 256 kbps
Radio Studio 1 (FR) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Contwig

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altes Rathaus
Bauernhofmuseum
Burgeninformationszentrum der Gemeinde Lemberg
Casemate de Neunhoffen
Diamantschleifer Museum
docu center Ramstein
Dörrenbacher Heimatmuseum
Dynamikum
Edelhaus
Eisenbahnmodell-Museum
Europäischer Kulturpark
Grubenmuseum
Heimat- und Burgmuseum
Heimat- und Kulturverein
Historama
Jüdisches Museum
Kirschenlandmuseum
Mausa on the Bitche
Moulin à grains
Museum für dörfliche Alltagskunde und Museum des Saarländischen Aberglaubens
Museum im Westrich
Museum Sickingerhöhe
Reinhard-Blauth-Museum
Römermuseum Schwarzenacker
Rosenmuseum
Simserhof
Stadtmuseum Zweibrücken
Staubsaugermuseum (vacuum cleaner)
Stiftung Schriftkultur
Uhrenmuseum La Pendule
Westpfälzer Musikantenmuseum
Westwallmuseum

Libraries in Contwig

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
409 - Ramstein Library0.0
Altes Rathaus0.0
Bibliotheca Bipontina0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bücherei und Mediathek0.0
Die Bücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Kath. Bücherei0.0
Médiathèque Joseph Schaefer0.0
Medienzentrum Miesau0.0
Saarländische Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek - Medizinische Abteilung Homburg (Saar)0.0
Stadtarchiv Homburg/Saar0.0
Stadtbibliothek Neunkirchen — Zweigstelle Furpach0.0
Stadtbibliothek Neunkirchen — Zweigstelle Wiebelskirchen0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Homburg/Saar0.0
Stadtbücherei Ramstein-Miesenbach0.0
Stadtbücherei Waldmohr0.0
Stadtbücherei-Artothek0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Contwig

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marktplatz
Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt Alexanderplatz
Wochenmarkt Hallplatz
Wochenmarkt Pirmasens

Restaurants in Contwig

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasthaus Bärmann - Hotel-Restaurant
Hahnberghütte
Ristorante Classico
Truppacher Hof

Banks in Contwig

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

VR Bank

Breweries in Contwig

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Park Brauerei
Walsheimer Sudhaus

Stadiums & Teams in Contwig

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Contwig

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Monte Kubota 0.0 $0

Airports Near Contwig

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Frankfurt-Hahn AirportHHNLarge Airport
Karlsruhe Baden-Baden AirportFKBLarge Airport
Strasbourg AirportSXBLarge Airport
Mainz-Finthen AirfieldMedium Airport
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air BaseMedium Airport
Ramstein Air BaseRMSMedium Airport
Saarbrücken AirportSCNMedium Airport
Spangdahlem Air BaseSPMMedium Airport
Adventure Paramoteur Alsace AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Sobernheim-Domberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Batzendorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bexbach Glider FieldSmall Airport
Bining AirfieldSmall Airport
Cappel AirfieldSmall Airport
Dieuze-Guéblange AirfieldSmall Airport
Dillingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Eßweiler AirfieldSmall Airport
FSV Illtal AirfieldSmall Airport
Gros Rederching AirfieldSmall Airport
Grünstadt AirfieldSmall Airport
Haguenau AirfieldSmall Airport
Herbéviller AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoppstädten-Weiersbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied AirfieldSmall Airport
Imsweiler ULSmall Airport
Kehl-Sundheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Kell AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirn AirfieldSmall Airport
Kusel-Langenbach AirfieldSmall Airport
L'oiseau Blanc Achen AirfieldSmall Airport
Landau-Ebenberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Langatte Aéro Passion AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenlonsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Les ailes de Rohrbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Marpingen Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosailes en Moselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Nannhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumagen-Dhron AirfieldSmall Airport
Pirmasens-Pottschütthöhe AirfieldSmall Airport
Roßberg Becherbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Avold AirfieldSmall Airport
Salmbach Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarre-Union AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarreguemines Neunkirch AirfieldSmall Airport
Saverne Steinbourg AirfieldSmall Airport
Schillersdorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Schweighofen AirfieldSmall Airport
Siersthal AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Contwig

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
MediClin Bosenberg Kliniken
Reha Westpfalz

Churches & Religious Organizations in Contwig

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Laurentius

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 Contwig

What is the population of Contwig?

Contwig has a population of 5,029 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 402 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles.

Is Contwig expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,967, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 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 Contwig?

Contwig has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches, with 15.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Contwig?

There are 196 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Contwig?

The median home value in Contwig is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390. The homeownership rate is 68.7%.

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