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Gronau, Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
Gronau is a mid-size city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 46,161. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gronau
Gronau (German pronunciation: [ˈɡʁoːnaʊ] ; officially Gronau , is a town in the district of Borken in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, near the border with the Netherlands, 10 km east of Enschede. The city is divided into the districts of Gronau and Epe.
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| Population | 46,161 |
| Population Density | 1,469 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.2110°, 7.0224° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.5 inches (775 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,636 |
About Gronau
Gronau is a mid-size city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 46,161. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Gronau vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $31,636 |
| 58% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,800 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $96,400 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $482 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 51.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.6% |
| Housing Units | 18,464 |
Property Tax
Climate in Gronau
Gronau has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (3°C). Average annual precipitation is 770 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 31.4 sq mi (81.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,469/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2110°N, 7.0224°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Gronau has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.8").
Schools in Gronau
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werner-von-Siemens-Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Gesamtschule Gronau | - | - | - | - |
| Driland Kolleg | - | - | - | - |
| Johannesschule | - | - | - | - |
| Viktoriaschule | - | - | - | - |
| Bernhard-Overberg Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Euregio-Gesamtschule | - | - | - | - |
| Georgschule | - | - | - | - |
| Hermann-Löns-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Eilermarkschule | - | - | - | - |
| Buterlandschule | - | - | - | - |
| Martin-Luther-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Lindenschule | - | - | - | - |
| Fridtjof-Nansen-Realschule | - | - | - | - |
| Berufsbildende Schulen Kreis Borken | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gronau
28 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Radio (NL) | ambient, dance | MP3 320 kbps | |
| PiratenRadio.nl - 24/7 de Beste PiratenHits vanuit Twente (NL) | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Noordvaarder Reiki (NL) | healing, new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Twente FM (NL) | pop, rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Hotradiohits Dab (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Antenne Münster | local news, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| De Hollandse Piraten Gigant (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Acacia (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KribbeRadio.nl 24/7 de beste PiratenMix (NL) | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Leuk FM (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| 1Achterhoek (NL) | - | MP3 | |
| Gigant FM (NL) | dutch music, nederlandstalig | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Kiepenkerl Songwriter | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Schützenfest im Radio | aktuell, ballermann | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Team FM Twente (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Nicky FM (NL) | 80s, 90s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Hermax (NL) | goldies, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hitgolfradio.nl (NL) | piraten, piratenhits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio074 (NL) | local music, music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| piraten twente (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Iceradio Germany | electro industrial darkwave ebm futurepop synthpop goth | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio de Twentseboys (NL) | nederlands, nederlandstalig | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Twentestad (NL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| A-Z 60s | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| A-Z 70s | 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rondiamusic (NL) | country music, duits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTV Slingeland (NL) | local radio | UNKNOWN 131 kbps | |
| Aladna FM (NL) | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Gronau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1623 - 400 Jahre Schlacht im Lohner Bruch | ||||
| Alte Weberei | ||||
| Bauernhausmuseum | ||||
| Brasilien Museum | ||||
| Briefmarkenmuseum | ||||
| De Museumfabriek | ||||
| Educatorium | ||||
| Eisenbahnmusem | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum Metelen Land | ||||
| Erve Kraesgenberg | ||||
| Friedrich Hartmann Museum | ||||
| Geologisches Freilichtmuseum | ||||
| Heimathaus Noldes | ||||
| Hennie Kuiper Wielermuseum | ||||
| Het Drostenhuis | ||||
| Industriemuseum | ||||
| kult Westmünsterland | ||||
| Miniaturschuhmuseum | ||||
| Molen van Bels | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum | ||||
| Museum am Herrenberg | ||||
| Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie | ||||
| Museum Hengelo | ||||
| Museum Huize Keizer | ||||
| Museum Samern | ||||
| Museum Ton Schulten | ||||
| Natura Docet | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum Ootmarsum | ||||
| Otto-Pankok-Museum | ||||
| Oyfo Techniekmuseum | ||||
| Palthe Huis | ||||
| Piet Blom Museum | ||||
| Povelturm | ||||
| Rijksmuseum Twenthe | ||||
| Rock'n'Popmuseum | ||||
| Sandsteinmuseum | ||||
| Scherenschnitt Museum | ||||
| Schiffahrts-Museum Nordhorn | ||||
| Schulmuseum | ||||
| Siku-, Audi- und Oldtimermuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Nordhorn | ||||
| Steenfabriek de Werklust | ||||
| Töpfereimuseum | ||||
| Torhausmuseum |
Libraries in Gronau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Heemhoes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dinkelland | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Enschede Zuid | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Glanerbrug | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hengelo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hengelo Stad | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oldenzaal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Servicepunt De Lutte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Stadsveld | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Tubbergen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Twekkelerveld | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Epe | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei St. Dionysius | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei St. Lamberti Ochtrup | 0.0 | |||||
| Centrale Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Bad Bentheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeugdbibliotheek Prismare | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei Ottenstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei St. Otger | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Vreden | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbücherei St. Josef | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Ahaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Stichting Fundament - Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gronau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blankeplatz | |||||
| Groote Markt | |||||
| Lonneker Markt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Markt Enschede Zuid | |||||
| Street market | |||||
| Vechtemarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Ahaus |
Hotels in Gronau
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gronau
41 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gronau
17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Gronau
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Gronau
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Gronau
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gronau
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gronau
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Gronau
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gronau
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gronau
14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gronau
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Gronau
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Gronau
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gronau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Gronau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gronau
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | Large Airport |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | Large Airport |
| Twente Airport | ENS | Medium Airport |
| Borghorst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borken-Hoxfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borkenberge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dankern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dinslaken-Schwarze Heide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dorsten-Am Kanal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drensteinfurt Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Emmerich Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen | - | Small Airport |
| Gemen-Kirchspiel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hengsen-Opherdicke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoogeveen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kamen-Heeren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kamp-Lintfort Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lünen-Lippeweiden Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Marl-Loemühle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Metelen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ottmarsbocholt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Bentlage Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Eschendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Stadtlohn-Vreden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Waltrop Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wesel-Römerwardt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gronau
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Post | |
| Nacke |
Treatment Centers in Gronau
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Gesundheitszenrtum Westmünsterland | ||
| Huis en Haard Het Bijvank |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gronau
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde | |
| Evangelische Freikirche Gemeinde Gottes | |
| Evangelische Kirche Epe | |
| Evangelische Stadtkirche | |
| Flörbachkapelle | |
| Friedhofskapelle St. Agatha | |
| Kapelle | |
| Kloster Bardel | |
| Mennonitenkirche | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| Paul-Gerhardt-Heim | |
| Prozessionskapelle | |
| Sankt Jesaja | |
| St. Agatha | |
| St. Antoniuskirche | |
| St. Georg | |
| St. Josef | |
| St. Michaelgemeinde | |
| Türkisch Islamische Gemeinde |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Gronau
What is the population of Gronau?
Gronau has a population of 46,161 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,469 people per square mile, spread across 31.4 square miles.
Is Gronau expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,636, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,400 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $482 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Gronau?
Gronau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°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.
How is the job market in Gronau?
There are 1,800 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Gronau?
The median home value in Gronau is $96,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $482. The homeownership rate is 51.4%.