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Hesel, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Hesel is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 4,202. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hesel
Hesel is a municipality in Leer district. It is situated approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) northeast of Leer, and 25 km (16 mi) east of Emden.
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| Population | 4,202 |
| Population Density | 164 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.3062°, 7.5935° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.9 inches (786 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.4 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,266 |
About Hesel
Hesel is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 4,202. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Hesel vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,266 |
| 64% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 164 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $87,600 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $438 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 64.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,681 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hesel
Hesel has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 755 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 25.7 sq mi (66.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.3062°N, 7.5935°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Hesel has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Hesel
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportschule Ostfriesland | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Hesel | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hesel
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Nordseewelle (Ostfriesland) | pop, regional radio | MP3 | |
| AngelsFox-Radio | discofox+schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Ostfriesland Bürgerradio | alternative, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| New Wave (RU) | поп-музыка | MP3 128 kbps | |
| New Wave - BestNet Radio (US) | new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wattwerker | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Prog Rock Station - laut.fm | progressive rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wattwerker | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (new) | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (Friesland & Wilhelmshaven) | pop, regional radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Nordseewelle | - | MP3 |
Museums in Hesel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automobilmuseum Topolino | ||||
| Bünting Tee Museum | ||||
| Dörpmuseum Münkeboe | ||||
| Druckereimuseum | ||||
| Ehemalige Jüdische Schule Leer Gedenk- und Begegnungsstätte | ||||
| Eingang und Fehnkneipe | ||||
| Fehn- und Schiffahrtsmuseum (Villa Graepel) | ||||
| Fehnmuseum Eiland | ||||
| Friederike von Papenburg | ||||
| Haus Samson | ||||
| Heimatkundliches Museum Friedeburg | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Historische Schmiede | ||||
| Historisches Museum | ||||
| Klottje Huus | ||||
| Miraculum MitMachMuseum | ||||
| Moor- und Fehnmuseum Elisabethfehn | ||||
| Moormuseum Moordorf | ||||
| Mühlen- und Heimatmuseum Scharrel | ||||
| Mühlenfachmuseum Stiftsmühle Aurich | ||||
| Museumsbauernhaus Neemann | ||||
| Oll Reef Hus | ||||
| Ostfriesen Bräu | ||||
| Schinkenmuseum | ||||
| Schlickmuseum | ||||
| Schulmuseum Folmhusen | ||||
| Schulmuseum Folmhusen | ||||
| Teilrekonstruktion Kloster Ihlow | ||||
| Torf- und Siedlungsmuseum | ||||
| Vom Korn zum Brot | ||||
| von-Velen-Anlage | ||||
| Waagehäuschen | ||||
| Zeitspeicher | ||||
| Ziegeleimuseum |
Libraries in Hesel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fachstelle der Upstalsboom-Gesellschaft | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Veenhusen "Lese-Eule" | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentl. Bücherei St. Georg Strücklingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentliche Bücherei Scharrel | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholisch öffentliche Bücherei - St. Michael | 0.0 | |||||
| köb | 0.0 | |||||
| KÖB - St. Ansgar Elisabethfehn-Süd | 0.0 | |||||
| Landschaftsbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Petrus-Bücherei-Loga | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbücherei St. Ansgar Barßel | 0.0 | |||||
| Selbstlernzentrum | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek KÖB Papenburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Wiesmoor | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Weener | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hesel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorfplatz Hesel | |||||
| Kirchenvorplatz | |||||
| Markthalle | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Restaurants in Hesel
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hesel
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hesel
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hesel
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hesel
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hesel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aper Brauhaus S.B. GmbH |
Stadiums & Teams in Hesel
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Hesel
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Diepholz Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Wittmundhafen Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baltrum Airport | BMR | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockzetel Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dankern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Emden Airport | EME | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | - | Small Airport |
| Harlesiel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JadeWeser Airport | WVN | Small Airport |
| Juist Airport | JUI | Small Airport |
| Langeoog Airport | LGO | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Norden-Norddeich Airport | NOD | Small Airport |
| Norderney Airport | NRD | Small Airport |
| Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oostwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta | - | Small Airport |
| Quakenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stadskanaal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Wangerooge Airport | AGE | Small Airport |
| Westerstede-Felde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hesel
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Freie evangelische Gemeinde Hesel K.d.ö.R. | |
| Kreuzkirche |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hesel
What is the population of Hesel?
Hesel has a population of 4,202 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 164 people per square mile, spread across 25.7 square miles.
Is Hesel expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,266, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $87,600 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $438 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 Hesel?
Hesel 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 62°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hesel?
There are 164 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hesel?
The median home value in Hesel is $87,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $438. The homeownership rate is 64.3%.