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Großharthau, Germany

Saxony · Germany

Großharthau is a small town in Saxony, Germany with a population of 3,415. Elevation: 912 ft (278 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,415 Population 121/sq mi density
912 ft Elevation 278 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,673 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,673 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,400 home value, $392/mo rent

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About Großharthau

Großharthau

Großharthau is a municipality in the east of Saxony, Germany. It belongs to the district of Bautzen and lies southwest of the eponymous city.

People

Population3,415
Density121/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,673

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,400
Rent$392
Ownership72.1%
Housing Units1,366

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Population3,415
Population Density121 / sq mi
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Coordinates51.1069°, 14.0991°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (990 mm)
Annual Snowfall38.8 inches (99 cm)
Median Household Income$28,673

About Großharthau

Großharthau is a small town in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 3,415. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet (278 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Großharthau is $28,673, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 133 business establishments.

Income: Großharthau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$28,673
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)133

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Großharthau is $78,400, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $392 (66% below the national average of $1,163). 72.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,366 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$78,400
72% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$392
66% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.1%
Owner-Occupied72.1%
Renter-Occupied27.9%
Housing Units1,366

Property Tax

Climate in Großharthau

Großharthau has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 637 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.5°C / 33°F -2° / 3° 42.2
Feb 1.5°C / 35°F -1.5° / 4.5° 32.7
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F 1.1° / 8.5° 42.2
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F 4.8° / 14.3° 36.4
May 13.8°C / 57°F 8.9° / 18.7° 63.0
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 12.3° / 22.2° 62.7
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 14.3° / 24.5° 84.5
Aug 19.2°C / 67°F 14.1° / 24.2° 80.2
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.1° 51.7
Oct 10°C / 50°F 6.5° / 13.6° 49.8
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.4° / 7.6° 47.4
Dec 1.7°C / 35°F -0.7° / 4.1° 44.0
Großharthau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 38.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area28.2 sq mi (73.1 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates51.1069°N, 14.0991°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above Germany avg
Snowfall 38.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.50"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,323 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 3, 2025.

Dec 31, 1999 5 km ENE of Radwanice, Poland M5.4 144 km
Feb 20, 2002 6 km N of Polkowice, Poland M4.9 147 km
Apr 11, 2000 5 km E of Chocianów, Poland M4.9 135 km
Feb 6, 2010 10 km WSW of Lubin, Poland M4.9 140 km
May 21, 2006 3 km WNW of Polkowice, Poland M4.8 141 km
Feb 16, 2002 Poland M4.7 141 km
Aug 13, 2016 5 km SW of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.7 150 km
Feb 20, 2010 5 km S of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 142 km
Feb 27, 2025 2 km SE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 145 km
Apr 7, 2022 0 km SSE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 144 km
Jul 8, 2015 6 km W of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.7 147 km
Jul 18, 2000 3 km N of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 146 km
Jan 11, 2009 3 km ENE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 147 km
Jul 21, 2009 0 km NNW of Chojnów, Poland M4.7 129 km
Jun 15, 2002 8 km SSW of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 138 km
Apr 3, 2010 3 km ESE of Polkowice, Poland M4.6 147 km
Jun 13, 2008 3 km N of Polkowice, Poland M4.6 145 km
Dec 16, 2009 1 km NNE of Polkowice, Poland M4.6 145 km
Jul 23, 2008 4 km SSE of Radwanice, Poland M4.6 139 km
May 26, 1995 5 km NNW of Polkowice, Poland M4.6 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
February 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 38°F (4°C) 2.4 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.3 in

Großharthau has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Großharthau

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Großharthau
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Radio Stations near Großharthau

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MDR Sachsen-Anhalt MP3 128 kbps
MDR Sachsen MP3 128 kbps
Radio Dresden local, pop AAC
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT – Das Radio wie wir 2010er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
R.SA 80er Disco 80er, disco MP3
Antenne Sachsen 70s, 80s AAC
ANTENNE SACHSEN Leipzig 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
coloRadio community radio, dresden MP3
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Stendal 2000er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
Erzgebirgs Weihnacht erzgebirge, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
MDR SCHLAGERWELT Sachsen 60s, 70s AAC 102 kbps
Radio Bautzen dance, edm MP3 128 kbps
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Halle 2000er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
LAUSITZWELLE MP3 192 kbps
Ichtys Radio bluegrass, christian MP3 128 kbps
Deutschrock MP3 128 kbps
Lebkuchen Radio christmas, weihnachten MP3 128 kbps
coloRadio+Zett coloradio, dab+ MP3 320 kbps
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Dessau 2000er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
Apollo radio MP3 320 kbps
coloZett bürgerradio, coloradio MP3 320 kbps
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Magdeburg 2000er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
Radio Fonlord (CZ) ai art, black metal MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Großharthau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altes Gefängnis
Ausstellung
Ausstellung des Militärhistorischen Museums der Bundeswehr
Ausstellung Sputh-Mühle Mittelndorf
Baderei Kamenz
Besucherbergwerk Marie Louise Stolln
Bibelland Oberlichtenau / Bibelgarten
Blaudruckwerkstatt
Buschmühle
Carl-Maria-von-Weber-Haus
DDR Museum
DDR Museum Pirna
Deutsche Kunstblume Sebnitz
Dorfmuseum - Ausstellung zur Ortsgeschichte
Elementarium
Erich Wustmann Museum
Erlebnismuseum "Alte Steinsäge"
Feldbahnmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Flut 2002 Gedenkausstellung
Gedenkstätte Sonnenstein
Gold- und Mineralien-Erlebnisstätte Hohwald
Heimathaus Reichenau
Heimatmuseum Dohna
Heimatmuseum Großröhrsdorf
Heimatmuseum Neschwitz
Heimatstube Großerkmannsdorf
Heimatstube Langenhennersdorf
Heimatstube Liegau-Augustusbad
Historischer Kalkofen Borna
Historischer Landwirtschaftlicher Lehrpfad
Hofmühle
In Lapide Regis - Auf dem Stein des Königs - 800 Jahre Festung Königstein
Kleinbauernmuseum Reitzendorf
Kleines Bienenmuseum Oberlichtenau
Klosterkirche und Sakralmuseum St. Annen
Kofferradiomuseum Gräfenhain
Kunstblumen- und Heimatmuseum
Kunstgewerbemuseum im Bergpalais
Kunstgewerbemuseum im Wasserpalais
Lessing-Museum
Modellbahngalerie
Modellbauprojekt "Via Regia"
Museum
Museum auf dem Dachboden
Neschwitzer Vogelschutzpavillon
Neumannmühle
Oldtimer-Museum
Pfefferkuchen-Schauwerkstatt
Pflanzengarten und Heimatmuseum Stadt Wehlen
Richard-Wagner-Ausstellung - Jagdschloss
Richard-Wagner-Museum - Lohengrinhaus
Robert-Sterl-Haus
Sächsisches Rassegeflügelmuseum
Samendarre
Schauanlage und Museum der Granitindustrie e.V.
Schloss Weesenstein Museum
Schlossmuseum im Neuen Palais
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum Pirna
Technisches Museum der Bandweberei
Torwächterstube
Vierseithof Heimatverein Haselbachtal
Zündfunke

Libraries in Großharthau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ausleihstelle Rockau0.0
Ausleihstelle Rockau0.0
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek des Staatsbetrieb Sachsenforst0.0
Bibliothek Dresden-Pillnitz0.0
Bibliothek Schullwitz0.0
Bibliothek Weißig0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Wachau0.0
Bücherstube0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Arnsdorf0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Königswartha0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Nebelschütz0.0
Gemeindebücherei Leppersdorf0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bad Schandau0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bischofswerda0.0
Stadtbibliothek G. E. Lessing0.0
Stadtbibliothek G. E. Lessing0.0
Stadtbibliothek Großröhrsdorf0.0
Stadtbibliothek Heidenau0.0
Stadtbibliothek Königsbrück0.0
Stadtbibliothek Pirna0.0
Stadtbibliothek Radeberg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Sebnitz0.0
Stadtbibliothek Stolpen0.0
Städtische Bibliotheken Dresden0.0
Wissenschaftliche Bibliothek des Sächsischen Krankenhaus Arnsdorf0.0

Farmers Markets in Großharthau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markt
Marktplatz Heidenau
Parkplatz auf dem Markt
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Großharthau

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kyffhäuser

Restaurants in Großharthau

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kyffhäuser

Veterinaries in Großharthau

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kleintierarztpraxis Zober

Breweries in Großharthau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
"Braukeller" Schützenhaus Pulsnitz
Braumanufaktur Schmilka
Hofbrauerei Lohmen
Radeberger Exportbierbrauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Großharthau

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Großharthau

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Winterwelt Rehefeld 0.0 $0
Skilift Altenberg 0.0 $0
Skilift am Rotterhang 0.0 $0
Skizentrum Tännicht Sohland 0.0 $0
Wintersport in Steina 0.0 $0
Ski Elstra 0.0 $0

Airports Near Großharthau

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dresden AirportDRSLarge Airport
Bautzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bitozeves AirfieldSmall Airport
Brauna AirfieldSmall Airport
Březno u Chomutova AirstripSmall Airport
Bronkow AirfieldSmall Airport
Bynovec AirfieldSmall Airport
Česká Lípa AirfieldSmall Airport
Charvátce AirfieldSmall Airport
Chomutov AirfieldSmall Airport
Chřibská AirfieldSmall Airport
Cottbus-Neuhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Dušníky Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Finsterwalde-Heinrichsruh AirfieldSmall Airport
Finsterwalde-Schacksdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Großenhain AirfieldSmall Airport
Horní Libchava Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Horní Počáply AirstripSmall Airport
Hradčany AirfieldSmall Airport
Kamenz AirfieldSmall Airport
Kleinkoschen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Klix AirfieldSmall Airport
Lipová Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Marianka AirfieldSmall Airport
Mohorn AirfieldSmall Airport
Most AirfieldSmall Airport
Nardt AirfieldSmall Airport
Pirna-Pratzschwitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Polepy AirfieldSmall Airport
Pretzschendorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Radovesice AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramŝ AirfieldSmall Airport
Rana Loumy AirfieldSmall Airport
Riesa-Göhlis AirportIESSmall Airport
Roudnice nad Labem AirfieldSmall Airport
Schwarzheide/Schipkau AirfieldSmall Airport
Spremberg-Welzow AirfieldSmall Airport
Štětí AirstripSmall Airport
Teplice AirfieldSmall Airport
Terezín AirfieldSmall Airport
Usti Nad Labem AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Großharthau

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
VITREA Rehaklinik Schwedenstein - Pulsnitz

Churches & Religious Organizations in Großharthau

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Martinskirche
St.-Michaelis-Kirche

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 Großharthau

What is the population of Großharthau?

Großharthau has a population of 3,415 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 28.2 square miles.

Is Großharthau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,673, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,400 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $392 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Großharthau?

Großharthau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 38.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Großharthau?

There are 133 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Großharthau?

The median home value in Großharthau is $78,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $392. The homeownership rate is 72.1%.

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