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Gardelegen, Germany

Saxony-Anhalt · Germany

Gardelegen is a small city in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany with a population of 11,868. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
11,868 Population 45/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
21.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,895 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,895 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,800 home value, $364/mo rent

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People

Population11,868
Density45/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,895

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,800
Rent$364
Ownership54.8%
Housing Units4,747

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain21.8 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population11,868
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates52.5252°, 11.3952°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony-Anhalt
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation21.8 inches (553 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$27,895

About Gardelegen

Gardelegen is a small city in Germany (Saxony-Anhalt) with a population of 11,868. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Gardelegen is $27,895, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 463 business establishments.

Income: Gardelegen vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,895
63% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)463

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gardelegen is $72,800, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $364 (69% below the national average of $1,163). 54.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 4,747 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$72,800
74% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$364
69% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership54.8%
Owner-Occupied54.8%
Renter-Occupied45.2%
Housing Units4,747

Property Tax

Climate in Gardelegen

Gardelegen has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 534 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C / 34°F -1.7° / 3.8° 45.2
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -1.7° / 5.2° 32.6
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F 0.1° / 9.2° 38.8
Apr 9°C / 48°F 2.7° / 15.2° 30.8
May 13.1°C / 56°F 6.7° / 19.5° 48.4
Jun 16.4°C / 62°F 10.1° / 22.7° 50.4
Jul 18.6°C / 65°F 12.3° / 25° 64.1
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.5° 53.0
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 8.4° / 19.9° 43.8
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 5° / 14.1° 45.1
Nov 5°C / 41°F 1.9° / 8° 38.2
Dec 2.1°C / 36°F -0.6° / 4.7° 43.3
Gardelegen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area264.2 sq mi (684.2 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates52.5252°N, 11.3952°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 16, 2015.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 135 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 104 km
Apr 16, 2015 1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany M3.3 131 km
Feb 25, 1996 Germany M3.1 102 km
Mar 30, 1995 3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany M3.0 119 km
Feb 6, 1991 4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany M2.9 146 km
May 24, 2002 4 km WNW of Schernberg, Germany M2.6 139 km
Jan 10, 2001 3 km NNE of Großbodungen, Germany M2.5 129 km
Feb 11, 2008 1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany M2.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in

Gardelegen has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Gardelegen

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gymnasium "Geschwister Scholl" Gardelegen
Evangelische Grundschule Gardelegen
Kreisvolkshochschule
Kreismusikschule des Altmarkkreises Salzwedel - Außenstelle Gardelegen
Goethe-Grundschule
Förderschule Rosa Luxemburg
Otto-Reutter Grundschule
Geschwister-Scholl-Gymnasium
Karl-Friedrich-Wilhelm-Wander-Grundschule Gardelegen
Karl-Marx-Sekundarschule
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Radio Stations near Gardelegen

46 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio SAW pop, pop music MP3
Radio SAW - Relax chillout, relax MP3
radio SAW - 80er 80s AAC
Deutscher Soldatensender von 1970 70er, ohrwürmer MP3 128 kbps
1A Deutsche Hits party MP3
radio SAW - Urban Music black, hiphop AAC
radio SAW-Neuheiten pop, top 40 MP3
radio SAW 103.3 FM 2000s, 2010s MP3
ROCKLAND.fm classic rock, rock MP3
radio SAW-In The Mix partymix MP3
radio SAW-Synthie Pop 80s, pop MP3
radio SAW Synthie Pop MP3
MDR SCHLAGERWELT Sachsen-Anhalt 60s, 70s AAC 102 kbps
radio SAW-Schlagerparty discofox+schlager, party hits MP3
kultur MD TV bdsm, erotik AAC 1882 kbps
Radio SAW - Rock rock AAC
Maclons Irish Pub Radio MP3 128 kbps
radio SAW - Fitness dance, fitness AAC
radio SAW-In The Mix 90er 90s, partymix MP3
Hasi from Hell MP3 128 kbps
radio SAW-2010er pop MP3
radio SAW-Party party hits MP3
radio SAW-Fitness easy pop, pop MP3
radio SAW-Weihnachten christmas, christmas music MP3
radio SAW-2000er pop MP3
radio SAW - Schlagerparty AAC
MDF1 HD - Regionalfernsehen Magdeburg halle (saale), lokalfernsehen AAC 2468 kbps
radio SAW-Oldies pop rock MP3
radio SAW - 90er 90s AAC
radio SAW-In The Mix 80er 80s, partymix MP3
radio SAW - Hits für Kids children, kids MP3
radio SAW-70er pop MP3
radio SAW - Party party AAC
radio SAW-Relax easy pop, pop MP3
radio SAW-Rock Classic classic rock MP3
radio SAW-Urban Music r&b, r&b/urban MP3
radio SAW - Neuheiten new music AAC
radio SAW-Rock Balladen soft rock MP3
Klang Ruinen punk rock MP3 128 kbps
radio SAW-Hits für Kids kids, pop MP3
radio SAW - Good Life chillout, easy listening AAC
radio SAW - Deutsch pop, rock AAC
radio SAW - 2000er 00s AAC
radio SAW-80er pop MP3
radio SAW-90er pop MP3
radio SAW-Rock Alternative alternative rock MP3

Museums in Gardelegen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altes Wachhaus
Calvörder Heimatstube
Dokumentationszentrum
Gedenkstätte Gardelegen
Langobardenwerkstatt
Museum Haldensleben
Museum Wurzelsepp
Museumshof Colbitz
Vom Gut Modderkuhl zum Fachklinikum

Libraries in Gardelegen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei Bismark0.0
Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek0.0
Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Klötze0.0
Stadt-, Kreis- und Gymnasialbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Gardelegen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marktplatz

Hotels in Gardelegen

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Reutterhaus
Schmidt Am Holzmarkt
Waldgasthof Lindenthal

Restaurants in Gardelegen

14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fischerhof Gahrns
Ha-Hao Chinarestaurant
Hai & Hanh
Italiano
KORFU
Pizza Haus
Pizzeria Ristorante Napoli
Restaurant Reutterhaus
Schänke am Stadttor
Schützenhaus
Schwarzer Reiter
Sen Viet Asia Restaurant
Waldgasthof Lindenthal
Wirtshaus Gardelegen

Cafes in Gardelegen

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eiscafé
Guzzo Gelato

Castles in Gardelegen

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Isenschnibbe

Zoos in Gardelegen

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tiergehege Gardelegen

Dentists in Gardelegen

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Kerstin Linow

Train Stations in Gardelegen

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gardelegen

Gas Stations in Gardelegen

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ARAL
DE #2769139679
Elan
Leo
Shell
Sprint

Banks in Gardelegen

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Sparkasse
Volksbank

Shopping Malls in Gardelegen

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hansecenter

Gyms in Gardelegen

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

fit+
Fitness-Point Gardelegen

Breweries in Gardelegen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Garley
Spezialitäten Brau- & Brennerei Eckart

Stadiums & Teams in Gardelegen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gardelegen

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Burg AirfieldSmall Airport
Cochstedt AirportCSOSmall Airport
Dingelstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Gardelegen AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoym AirfieldSmall Airport
Klein Gartz AirfieldSmall Airport
Klein Mühlingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Klietz-Scharlibbe AirfieldSmall Airport
Kunrau-Jahrstedt Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüchow-Rehbeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Magdeburg City AirfieldSmall Airport
Möckern-Tryppehna AirfieldSmall Airport
Oschersleben Glider FieldSmall Airport
Perleberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Rote Wiese Glider FieldSmall Airport
Sassberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Schönebeck-Zackmünde AirfieldSmall Airport
Stapelburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Stendal-Borstel AirfieldSmall Airport
Stüde Bernsteinsee AirfieldSmall Airport
Tangeln Private AirstripSmall Airport
Uehrde AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gardelegen

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL Paketshop 487
Postfiliale 435
Postfiliale 577

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gardelegen

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Adventgemeinde
Dorfkirche Ipse
Neuapostolische Kirche
Nikolaikirche
St. Marien
St. Michael

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 Gardelegen

What is the population of Gardelegen?

Gardelegen has a population of 11,868 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 264.2 square miles.

Is Gardelegen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,895, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $72,800 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $364 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 Gardelegen?

Gardelegen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.8 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gardelegen?

There are 463 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gardelegen?

The median home value in Gardelegen is $72,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $364. The homeownership rate is 54.8%.

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