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Gelenau, Germany

Saxony · Germany

Gelenau is a small town in Saxony, Germany with a population of 4,869. Elevation: 1,509 ft (460 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

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4,869 Population 473/sq mi density
1,509 ft Elevation 460 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
41.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,937 Median Income
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,937 median income
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,800 home value, $354/mo rent

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About Gelenau

Gelenau

Gelenau is a municipality in the district of Erzgebirgskreis, in Saxony, Germany.

People

Population4,869
Density473/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,937

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,800
Rent$354
Ownership43.3%
Housing Units1,948

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Sunny Days202/yr
Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Population4,869
Population Density473 / sq mi
Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Coordinates50.7115°, 12.9667°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation41.4 inches (1,051 mm)
Annual Snowfall87.5 inches (222 cm)
Median Household Income$27,937

About Gelenau

Gelenau is a small town in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 4,869. The city sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet (460 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Gelenau is $27,937, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 190 business establishments.

Income: Gelenau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,937
63% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)190

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gelenau is $70,800, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $354 (70% below the national average of $1,163). 43.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,948 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,800
75% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$354
70% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership43.3%
Owner-Occupied43.3%
Renter-Occupied56.7%
Housing Units1,948

Property Tax

Climate in Gelenau

Gelenau has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 733 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.2°C / 32°F -2.3° / 2.7° 48.1
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -2° / 3.7° 38.9
Mar 4.1°C / 39°F 0.7° / 7.5° 51.5
Apr 8.8°C / 48°F 4.4° / 13.2° 40.7
May 12.8°C / 55°F 8.2° / 17.5° 66.0
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 11.4° / 20.8° 72.8
Jul 18.3°C / 65°F 13.4° / 23.2° 95.4
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 13.6° / 23.2° 89.9
Sep 14°C / 57°F 9.9° / 18.1° 63.4
Oct 9.5°C / 49°F 6.1° / 12.9° 57.8
Nov 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.2° 55.1
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -1.1° / 3.7° 53.2
Gelenau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 87.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Area10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²)
Population Density473/sq mi
Coordinates50.7115°N, 12.9667°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above Germany avg
Snowfall 87.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

129 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.2 on May 22, 2018.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 113 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M4.2 66 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 62 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 70 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 69 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 66 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 73 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 70 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 73 km
Apr 13, 1995 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany M3.8 38 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 66 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 66 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 66 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 75 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 58 km
Mar 29, 1991 5 km S of ?eská Lípa, Czechia M3.5 110 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 66 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 66 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 66 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in

Gelenau has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Gelenau

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pestalozzi- Grundschule
Freie Schule Erzgebirsblick
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Radio Stations near Gelenau

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits AAC
Radio Zwickau AAC
#TOP 100 - DJ CHARTS & REMIX RADIO @ TikTok PROMO Charts, Electronic Music, EDM, House, Deep House, Dance Music, Techno & Hypertechno, Top40, Latin Charts, Reggaeton, Urban, Moombahton, Reggaeton, HipHop, Funk, Club & Party Radio - & SUMMER TUNES - 2024 / 00's, 00s MP3 192 kbps
Erzgebirgs-Weihnacht erzgebirge, heimat MP3 128 kbps
BN-Radio electronic AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio T Chemnitz 102.7 bfr, bürgerradio MP3
Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL AAC
Radio InPulz MP3 320 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge AAC
Radio Erzgebirge - Weihnachtsradio AAC
Radio T Chemnitz (256kbps) chemnitz, community radio MP3 256 kbps
Radio T Karl-Marx-Stadt (64kbps) chemnitz, community radio MP3
Radio T Chemnitz (192kbps) chemnitz, freies radio MP3
Radio UNiCC alternative, college radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio UNiCC - einzig, nicht artig ... - www.radio-unicc.de student radio (alternative rock pop mixed) MP3 32 kbps
Radio T Chemnitz (102.7 FM) bürgerradio, freies radio MP3 64 kbps
Radio Dresden - Weihnachtsradio christmas MP3 128 kbps
Radio Oberwiesenthal german, oldies MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Gelenau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1. Räuchermann Museum
1. Zaubertheater & Museum
Adam-Ries-Museum
Ausstellung "Historische Mikwe"
Bauernmuseum
Bergbau Ausstellung in ehemaliger Stallung
Bergbauausstellung "Zr Haamit"
Berghaus
Besucherbergwerk Dorothea Stolln
Brunnenhaus
Buchdruckerei-Museum
Bulldog-Museum
Dampfmaschinenhalle
DDR Museum Gelenau
Der historische Austelpark
Deutsches Enduro Museum
Deutsches Spielemuseum
Die Weberei - Museum Oederan
Dorfmuseum "Sättlerhaus"
Ebersdorfer Schulmuseum
Eisenbahnmuseum Rittersgrün
Eisenbahnmuseum Rittersgrün
Eisenbahnmuseum Schwarzenberg
Entomologisches Museum
Erzgebirgsmuseum
Esche-Museum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum Niederwiesa
Frohnauer Hammer
Fuchsturm
Gedenkstätte Konzentrationslager Sachsenburg
Göpel
Grenzwald-Destillation Museum
Haus der Heimatkunde
Heimatmuseum Fronfeste
Heimatmuseum Hormersdorf
Heimatmuseum Knochenstampfe
Historische Kleinkälte Scharfenstein
Historische Schauweberei Braunsdorf
Hunt
Huthaus St. Lampertus
Im Gößner
Industriemuseum Chemnitz
Jagdtier- und Vogelkundemuseum
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Haus
Karl-May-Haus Hohenstein-Ernstthal
Kleinstes privates Oldtimermuseum Sachsens
KohleWelt - Museum Steinkohlenbergbau Sachsen
Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz
Kutschenmuseum
Lapidarium
Lern-und Gedenkort Kaßberg-Gefängnis
Manufaktur der Träume
Marianne Brandt Haus
Mauersberger-Museum
Modellbahnland Erzgebirge
Motorradmuseum
Motorradmuseum
Museum & Besucherbergwerk Zinngrube Ehrenfriedersdorf
Museum Alte Ziegelei
Museum Erzgebirgische Volkskunst Grünhainichen
Museum für Naturkunde Chemnitz
Museum für Sächsische Fahrzeuge Chemnitz
Museum Gunzenhauser
Museum Kalkwerk Lengefeld
Museum sächsisch-böhmisches Erzgebirge
Museumsbahnhof Markersdorf-Taura
Museumsbahnhof Walthersdorf
Neue Sächsische Galerie Chemnitz
Nummernschildmuseum
Phänomenia
Pochwerk
Preßnitztalbahn
Preßnitztalbahn Austellungs- und Fahrzeughalle
Preßnitztalmuseum
Räucherkerzen-Museum
Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum
Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum Chemnitz
Sächsisches Nutzfahrzeugmuseum
Sächsisches Rot-Kreuz-Museum Beierfeld
Schauanlage Heimatecke
Schloss Rochsburg
Schloss Schwarzenberg
Schloss- und Stadtmuseum
Schloßbergmuseum Chemnitz
Seigerturm
Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz
Stadtgeschichte Zwönitz
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum
Sterzeleanum im Naturkundemuseum
Straßenbahnmuseum
Strumpfmuseum
Studienraum Carlfriedrich Claus
Suppenmuseum
Technikmuseum Seilablaufanlage
Technisches Museum Papiermühle Niederzwönitz
Technisches Museum Papiermühle Weigel
Technisches Museum Silberwäsche
Turmmuseum Geyer
Uhrenmuseum Chemnitz
Villa Esche
Waldmuseum
Weihnachtsberg
Weihnachtsberg Crottendorf
Zeit-Werk-Stadt
Zeitreise Hohenfichte

Libraries in Gelenau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alte Aktienspinnerei0.0
Bibliothek Amtsberg0.0
Bibliothek Grüna0.0
Bibliothek Grüna0.0
Bibliothek Sehmatal-Neudorf0.0
Brünloser Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Hermannsdorf0.0
Chemnitzer Geschichtsverein e. V. 19900.0
Chemnitzer Geschichtsverein e. V. 19900.0
Die Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Burkhardtsdorf0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Neukirchen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Neukirchen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Auerbach0.0
Gemeindebücherei Bärenstein0.0
Gemeindebücherei Königswalde0.0
Gemeindebücherei Lichtenau0.0
Patentinformationszentrum0.0
Patentinformationszentrum0.0
Sächsische Landesfachstelle für Bibliotheken0.0
Sächsische Landesfachstelle für Bibliotheken0.0
Stadt- und Kinderbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Chemnitz - Zentralbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Chemnitz - Zentralbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Oederan0.0
Stadtbibliothek Stollberg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Wolkenstein0.0
Stadtbibliothek Zwönitz0.0
Stadtbücherei Ehrenfriedersdorf0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Einsiedel0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Einsiedel0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Vita-Center0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Vita-Center0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Yorckgebiet0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Yorckgebiet0.0
Zweigbibliothek Falkenau0.0
Zweigbibliothek Falkenau0.0

Farmers Markets in Gelenau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Annaberger Wochenmarkt
Dorfplatz
Wochenmarkt
ZEUX - Materialinitiative
ZEUX - Materialinitiative

Restaurants in Gelenau

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Erzgebirgische Dorfschänke
Gartenheim Kegelsberg
Gasthof "Zur Katze"
Theaterkneipe "Zum Hanswurst"

Cinemas in Gelenau

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clubkino Gelenau

Theatres in Gelenau

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gelenauer Marionettenspiele

Gas Stations in Gelenau

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autohaus Fleischer GmbH
Q1
Total

Breweries in Gelenau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bierfabrik Erzgebirge
Brauerei Einsiedel
Brauhaus Hartmannsdorf
Marx Chemnitzer Bier
Marx Chemnitzer Bier
Munzer Braumanufaktur
Munzer Braumanufaktur
Privatbrauerei Fiedler
Privatbrauerei Specht
Stonewood Braumanufaktur
Stonewood Braumanufaktur

Stadiums & Teams in Gelenau

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Ski Resorts Near Gelenau

16 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kraslice - Saporo 0.0 $0
Skiareál Plešivec 0.0 $0
Stříbrná - Lišák 0.0 $0
Stříbrná - Lišák 0.0 $0
Nové Hamry - U řeky 0.0 $0
Skiareál Náprava 0.0 $0
Nové Hamry - Nad kostelem 0.0 $0
Vogtland Arena 0.0 $0
Skiareál Klínovec 0.0 $0
Skiareál Neklid 0.0 $0
u Lišáka 0.0 $0
Skiareál Neklid 0.0 $0
Skiareál Novako 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Oberwiesenthal 0.0 $0
Skiverein Sehmatal e.V. Skilift Neudorf 0.0 $0
Skilift Erzgebirge Skiclub Olbernhau 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gelenau

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlovy Vary AirportKLVLarge Airport
Leipzig/Halle AirportLEJLarge Airport
Leipzig–Altenburg AirportAOCMedium Airport
Auerbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Beedeln Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport
Bitozeves AirfieldSmall Airport
Böhlen AirfieldSmall Airport
Březno u Chomutova AirstripSmall Airport
Cheb AirfieldSmall Airport
Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Chomutov AirfieldSmall Airport
Göpfersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Großenhain AirfieldSmall Airport
Großrückerswalde AirfieldSmall Airport
Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hory AirfieldSmall Airport
Kralovice AirstripSmall Airport
Langhennersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Lukla AirstripSmall Airport
Machern Cropduster StripSmall Airport
Manětín AirstripSmall Airport
Milhostov u Chebu ULMSmall Airport
Mohorn AirfieldSmall Airport
Most AirfieldSmall Airport
Oschatz AirfieldSmall Airport
Ostrov AirfieldSmall Airport
Panoší Újezd AirfieldSmall Airport
Podbořany AirstripSmall Airport
Pretzschendorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Rakovnik AirfieldSmall Airport
Riesa-Canitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Riesa-Göhlis AirportIESSmall Airport
Rovná u Sokolova AirstripSmall Airport
Sprossen (Zeitz) AirfieldSmall Airport
Stará Voda Emergency FieldSmall Airport
Taucha AirfieldSmall Airport
Toužim AirfieldSmall Airport
Žatec-Macerka AirfieldSmall Airport
Zschorna Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Zwickau AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gelenau

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL
DHL

Treatment Centers in Gelenau

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
A. List
Gesundheitszentrum am Spiegelwald Mutter- / Vater-Kind-Vorsorgeklinik
HYGIEIA
Knappschafts-Klinik Warmbad
MVZ Polymed - Ambulantes Praxiszentrum
MVZ Polymed - Gastroenterologie/Diabetologie
Poliklinik
Rehabilitationsklinik Miriquidi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gelenau

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelisch-lutherische Kirche
Haus Gotteslob

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 Gelenau

What is the population of Gelenau?

Gelenau has a population of 4,869 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 473 people per square mile, spread across 10.3 square miles.

Is Gelenau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,937, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,800 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $354 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gelenau?

Gelenau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.4 inches, with 87.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gelenau?

There are 190 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gelenau?

The median home value in Gelenau is $70,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $354. The homeownership rate is 43.3%.

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