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Esterwegen, Germany
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Esterwegen is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 5,208. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Esterwegen
Esterwegen is a municipality in the Emsland district, in Lower Saxony, Germany.
People
Economy
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| Population | 5,208 |
| Population Density | 195 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.9929°, 7.6333° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.8 inches (807 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.7 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,521 |
About Esterwegen
Esterwegen is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 5,208. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Esterwegen vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,521 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 203 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,600 |
| 71% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $403 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 64.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.5% |
| Housing Units | 2,083 |
Property Tax
Climate in Esterwegen
Esterwegen has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 766 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 26.7 sq mi (69.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 195/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9929°N, 7.6333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 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) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Esterwegen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Esterwegen
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schulzentrum Esterwegen | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Esterwegen
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schützenfest im Radio | aktuell, ballermann | MP3 128 kbps | |
| AngelsFox-Radio | discofox+schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Ostfriesland Bürgerradio | alternative, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| New Wave (RU) | поп-музыка | MP3 128 kbps | |
| New Wave - BestNet Radio (US) | new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wattwerker | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Prog Rock Station - laut.fm | progressive rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wattwerker | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Esterwegen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Drechslerei Grummel | ||||
| Bünting Tee Museum | ||||
| Dörps- un Burnstowen | ||||
| Ehemalige Jüdische Schule Leer Gedenk- und Begegnungsstätte | ||||
| Fehn- und Schiffahrtsmuseum (Villa Graepel) | ||||
| Friederike von Papenburg | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Esterwegen | ||||
| Haus Samson | ||||
| Heimathaus | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heuerhaus | ||||
| Klottje Huus | ||||
| Landwirtschaftsmuseum Bohlen | ||||
| Moor- und Fehnmuseum Elisabethfehn | ||||
| Mühlen- und Heimatmuseum Scharrel | ||||
| Museumsbauernhaus Neemann | ||||
| Natur- und Geoparkstation Theikenmeer | ||||
| Postgeschichtliches Museum | ||||
| Radiomuseum | ||||
| Sägereimuseum | ||||
| Schinkenmuseum | ||||
| Schückinghaus | ||||
| Schulmuseum Folmhusen | ||||
| Schulmuseum Folmhusen | ||||
| Tollhus up´n Wurnbarg | ||||
| von-Velen-Anlage | ||||
| Waagehäuschen | ||||
| Wagenremise | ||||
| Zeitspeicher |
Libraries in Esterwegen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Franziskushaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei St. Bonafatius | 0.0 | |||||
| Ev.-öff. Bücherei Friesoythe | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Öffentl. Bücherei Hilkenbrook | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentl. Bücherei Sedelsberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentl. Bücherei St. Georg Strücklingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentliche Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei Lorup | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentliche Bücherei Scharrel | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei Werlte | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholisch öffentliche Bücherei - St. Michael | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Bücherei Altenoythe | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Ahmsen | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Lindern | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei St. Petrus Lastrup | 0.0 | |||||
| KÖB | 0.0 | |||||
| köb | 0.0 | |||||
| köb - katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| KÖB - St. Ansgar Elisabethfehn-Süd | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbücherei St. Ansgar Barßel | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek KÖB Papenburg | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Esterwegen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirchenvorplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Esterwegen
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Esterwegen
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Esterwegen
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Esterwegen
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Esterwegen
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Esterwegen
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Esterwegen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aper Brauhaus S.B. GmbH |
Stadiums & Teams in Esterwegen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Esterwegen
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Diepholz Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Twente Airport | ENS | Medium Airport |
| Wittmundhafen Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Atterheide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baltrum Airport | BMR | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohmte-Bad Essen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockzetel Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Damme Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dankern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Emden Airport | EME | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Achmer | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen | - | Small Airport |
| Harlesiel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JadeWeser Airport | WVN | Small Airport |
| Juist Airport | JUI | Small Airport |
| Langeoog Airport | LGO | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Norden-Norddeich Airport | NOD | Small Airport |
| Norderney Airport | NRD | Small Airport |
| Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oostwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta | - | Small Airport |
| Quakenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Bentlage Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Eschendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stadskanaal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Westerstede-Felde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Esterwegen
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mode Grote |
Treatment Centers in Esterwegen
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bali REHApoint |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Esterwegen
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Islamische Gemeinde Esterwegen | |
| Martin Luther Gemeindezentrum Esterwegen | |
| St. Johannes der Täufer |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Esterwegen?
Esterwegen has a population of 5,208 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 195 people per square mile, spread across 26.7 square miles.
Is Esterwegen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,521, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,600 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $403 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 Esterwegen?
Esterwegen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Esterwegen?
There are 203 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Esterwegen?
The median home value in Esterwegen is $80,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $403. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.