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Garrel, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Garrel is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 12,273. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
12,273 Population 254/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
30.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,318 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,318 median income
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$93,400 home value, $467/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,273
Density254/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,318

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,400
Rent$467
Ownership64.4%
Housing Units4,909

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population12,273
Population Density254 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates52.9548°, 8.0264°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation30.5 inches (775 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.4 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$29,318

About Garrel

Garrel is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 12,273. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 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 30.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Garrel is $29,318, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 479 business establishments.

Income: Garrel vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,318
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)479

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Garrel is $93,400, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $467 (60% below the national average of $1,163). 64.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,909 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,400
67% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$467
60% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.4%
Owner-Occupied64.4%
Renter-Occupied35.6%
Housing Units4,909

Property Tax

Climate in Garrel

Garrel 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.1°C / 36°F -0.3° / 4.4° 69.4
Feb 2.6°C / 37°F -0.2° / 5.4° 56.5
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 1.4° / 9.1° 55.0
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 4.1° / 14.4° 45.5
May 12.8°C / 55°F 7.6° / 18.1° 57.9
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 10.5° / 21° 69.7
Jul 18°C / 64°F 12.5° / 23.4° 85.4
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 12.4° / 23.2° 76.7
Sep 14.3°C / 58°F 9.5° / 19.1° 68.3
Oct 10°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.8° 64.7
Nov 5.8°C / 42°F 3.1° / 8.4° 64.8
Dec 3°C / 37°F 0.7° / 5.2° 76.6
Garrel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.5 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area48.4 sq mi (125.2 km²)
Population Density254/sq mi
Coordinates52.9548°N, 8.0264°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 76 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 76 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 40 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 109 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 81 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 83 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 72 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 93 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 106 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 95 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 74 km
Aug 18, 1998 2 km N of Werne, Germany M3.2 144 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 108 km
May 23, 2001 4 km NE of Bergkamen, Germany M3.2 148 km
Jul 22, 1998 6 km W of Welver, Germany M3.1 150 km
Jun 2, 1995 3 km SSW of Werne, Germany M3.1 149 km
Jun 28, 1996 4 km SSE of Oelde, Germany M3.0 129 km
Jun 23, 1995 6 km NE of Werne, Germany M3.0 140 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 87 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 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) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in

Garrel has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Garrel

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Katholische Grundschule Beverbruch - - - -
Schulzentrum Garrel - - - -
Grundschule Tweel - - - -
Grundschule Falkenberg - - - -
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Radio Stations near Garrel

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 Garrel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altes Hälterhaus
Ammerländer Bauernhaus
Augusteum
Buurnmuseum
Dat Heimathuus
Dr. Helmut-Ottenjann-Halle
Fliegerhorst Ahlhorn
Fliegerhorst Ahlhorn
Freilichtmuseum Ammerländer Bauernhaus
Haus für Medienkunst Oldenburg
Heimatverein Bakum e.V.
Horst-Janssen-Museum
Landesmuseum Kunst & Kultur Oldenburg
Landesmuseum Natur und Mensch Oldenburg
Landmaschinen Dauerausstellung
Moor- und Bauernmuseum Benthullen-Harbern Hof Berg
Museum Ostdeutsche Kulturgeschichte
Museum Specken
Museumsdorf Cloppenburg
Oldenburger Computer-Museum
Oldenburger Kunstverein
Postgeschichtliches Museum
Prinzenpalais
Radiomuseum
Schreibmaschinen Museum
Stadtmuseum Oldenburg
Tollhus up´n Wurnbarg
Ziegeleimuseum Westerholt

Libraries in Garrel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bereichsbibliothek0.0
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek am Meer0.0
Bücherei Cappeln0.0
Bücherei Franziskushaus0.0
Bücherei Hemmelte0.0
Bücherei St. Bonafatius0.0
Bücherei St. Peter und Paul0.0
CAG-Bibliothek0.0
Ev.-luth. Kirchengemeinde "Haus der offenen Tür" mit Gemeindebücherei0.0
Ev.-öff. Bücherei Friesoythe0.0
Evangelische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Gemeinde Bücherei Wardenburg0.0
Jade Hochschule Bibliothek0.0
kath. öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Cloppenburg0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Lindern0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei St. Petrus Lastrup0.0
Kinderbibliothek am PFL0.0
Kinderbücherei Nadorst0.0
Landesbibliothek0.0
Niedersächsisches Landesarchiv Standort Oldenburg0.0
Nikolaibücherei0.0
Pfarrheim Bücherei0.0
St.Michael0.0
Stadtbibliothek im PFL0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Eversten0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Flötenteich0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Kreyenbrück0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Kreyenbrück0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Ofenerdiek0.0
Uni-Bibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Garrel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marktplatz
Rathausmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Bloherfelde
Wochenmarkt Pferdemarkt

Hotels in Garrel

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auehof
Bürgerklause Tapken
Gasthaus Witte-König
Hotel Seeblick
Hotel zur Post
Strand-Hotel Dittrich

Restaurants in Garrel

17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auehof
Babylon
Bürgerklause Tapken
China-Restaurant Pacific
Gasthaus Witte-König
Gasthaus Zum Schäfer
Hotel Seeblick - Restaurant, Café
Hotel zur Post
Kalli
Pizzeria Fantasia
Restaurant König's Tafelhuus
Röstelei
Samos Grill
Speisegaststätte Tannenhof
Strandhotel Dittrich
Zum Elch
Zum Strand

Cafes in Garrel

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burrichter
Das Café am Stausee
Eiscafe Venezia
Strand-Café

Dentists in Garrel

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Andreas Behrens
FZÄ. f. Kfo Dr. Tanja Büssing
Joseph Wolking

Veterinaries in Garrel

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zur alten Mühle

Bus Stations in Garrel

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DE #13042624480

Gas Stations in Garrel

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

bft
Fleming + Wendeln
GS energie
Meiners
Tankstelle Janssen

Banks in Garrel

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Landessparkasse zu Oldenburg
Oldenburgische Landesbank
Volksbank Bösel eG Filiale Petersdorf
VR Bank in Südoldenburg eG

Gyms in Garrel

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ELAN Gesundheitszentrum
Group Fitness
redfit & fitness & sports

Breweries in Garrel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
OLs Brauhaus
TH Brewing
Tungelner Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Garrel

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Garrel

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Diepholz Air Base-Medium Airport
Wittmundhafen Air Base-Medium Airport
Alte Ems Airfield-Small 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
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
JadeWeser AirportWVNSmall Airport
Meppen Air Base-Small Airport
Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield-Small Airport
Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta-Small Airport
Quakenbrück Airfield-Small Airport
Rheine-Bentlage Airfield-Small Airport
Rheine-Eschendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Varrelbusch AirfieldVACSmall Airport
Westerstede-Felde Airfield-Small Airport
Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Garrel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post

Treatment Centers in Garrel

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bali REHApoint
REHA- und Sportmedizinisches Zentrum Cloppenburg
Reha-Zentrum am Meer
Reha-Zentrum Oldenburg
St. Leo-Stift

Churches & Religious Organizations in Garrel

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Friedenskirche
Herz-Jesu Kirche
St. Joseph Kirche
St. Maria Königin
St. Peter und Paul
St. Petri zu den Fischteichen

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 Garrel

What is the population of Garrel?

Garrel has a population of 12,273 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 254 people per square mile, spread across 48.4 square miles.

Is Garrel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,318, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $93,400 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $467 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Garrel?

Garrel 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 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Garrel?

There are 479 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Garrel?

The median home value in Garrel is $93,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $467. The homeownership rate is 64.4%.

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