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).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 5,029 |
| Population Density | 402 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.2500°, 7.4333° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.9 inches (987 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.1 inches (38 cm) |
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.
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2500°N, 7.4333°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
Schools in Contwig
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IGS Contwig | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 409 - Ramstein Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Altes Rathaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheca Bipontina | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei und Mediathek | 0.0 | |||||
| Die Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Joseph Schaefer | 0.0 | |||||
| Medienzentrum Miesau | 0.0 | |||||
| Saarländische Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek - Medizinische Abteilung Homburg (Saar) | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtarchiv Homburg/Saar | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Neunkirchen — Zweigstelle Furpach | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Neunkirchen — Zweigstelle Wiebelskirchen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Homburg/Saar | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Ramstein-Miesenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Waldmohr | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei-Artothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Contwig
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Alexanderplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Hallplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Pirmasens |
Restaurants in Contwig
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Contwig
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Contwig
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Brauerei | ||||
| Walsheimer Sudhaus |
Stadiums & Teams in Contwig
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt-Hahn Airport | HHN | Large Airport |
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | FKB | Large Airport |
| Strasbourg Airport | SXB | Large Airport |
| Mainz-Finthen Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Ramstein Air Base | RMS | Medium Airport |
| Saarbrücken Airport | SCN | Medium Airport |
| Spangdahlem Air Base | SPM | Medium Airport |
| Adventure Paramoteur Alsace Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Sobernheim-Domberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Batzendorf Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bexbach Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bining Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cappel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dieuze-Guéblange Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dillingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eßweiler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| FSV Illtal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gros Rederching Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grünstadt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Haguenau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Herbéviller Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoppstädten-Weiersbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Imsweiler UL | - | Small Airport |
| Kehl-Sundheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kirn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kusel-Langenbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| L'oiseau Blanc Achen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Landau-Ebenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langatte Aéro Passion Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langenlonsheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les ailes de Rohrbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marpingen Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mosailes en Moselle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nannhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neumagen-Dhron Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pirmasens-Pottschütthöhe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Roßberg Becherbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Avold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salmbach Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sarre-Union Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sarrebourg Buhl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sarreguemines Neunkirch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saverne Steinbourg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schillersdorf Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schweighofen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Siersthal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Contwig
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| MediClin Bosenberg Kliniken | ||
| Reha Westpfalz |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Contwig
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Laurentius |
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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.
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. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches, with 15.1 inches of snow.
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