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Igel, Germany
Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany
Igel is a small town in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 2,003. Elevation: 509 ft (155 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Igel
Igel is a municipality in the Trier-Saarburg district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Igel is known for the Igel Column, a 23 m high Roman decorated tomb. The Igel Column is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
People
Economy
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| Population | 2,003 |
| Population Density | 73 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.7103°, 6.5550° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.9 inches (1,165 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.9 inches (33 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,924 |
About Igel
Igel is a small town in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 2,003. The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet (155 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Igel vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,924 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 78 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $108,800 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $544 |
| 53% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.5% |
| Housing Units | 801 |
Property Tax
Climate in Igel
Igel has an average annual temperature of 10.6°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.6°C), the coldest is Jan (2°C). Average annual precipitation is 745 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 27.4 sq mi (70.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7103°N, 6.5550°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 55 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Igel has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 36°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (2.2").
Schools in Igel
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Igel | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Zewen | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Igel
28 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Dance Radio (LU) | dance, dj | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BigFM Saarland | hip-hop, new music | AAC | |
| Classic Rock Radio | classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Salü | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTL Gold (LU) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio 100komma7 (LU) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Puls Luxembourg (LU) | folk, serbian | MP3 | |
| SR 3 Saarlandwelle (56 kbit/s) | ard, oldies | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Antenne Trier Das Cityradio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| AAAudio (LU) | ambient, downtempo | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| Country Radio Gilsdorf 103.9 (LU) | - | MP3 185 kbps | |
| SR 2 KulturRadio | ard, classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTL Schlagerliebe (LU) | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Salü - Made in Germany | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Larochette (LU) | pop rock popular | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Diefflen | alternative, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Free Radio Luxembourg FRL (LU) | pop, rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Capsule (FR) | electronica | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Radijacija (LU) | indie | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Antenne Trier | lokalradio, nachrichten | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SR Kultur | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Salü | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| SR 2 KulturRadio (56 kbit/s) | ard, classical | MP3 64 kbps | |
| SR1 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR 1 | mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR 1 | europawelle, saarland | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Unser ding | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Salü - Top 40 | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Igel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Possen | ||||
| Amüseum | ||||
| B-Werk Besseringen | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Fell | ||||
| Biodiversum | ||||
| Bulldog- und Landmaschinenmuseum | ||||
| Eisenbahnhalle | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum | ||||
| European Museum Schengen | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Roscheider Hof | ||||
| Glashaus | ||||
| Glockengießerei Saarburg | ||||
| Haus des Waldes | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Föhren | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Kenn | ||||
| Karl-Marx-Haus | ||||
| Kulturhuef | ||||
| Matchbox Autos Museum | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum Hackenberger Mühle | ||||
| Musée de l'Abbaye | ||||
| Musée du Vin | ||||
| Museeum B-Werk | ||||
| Museum am Dom | ||||
| Museumsbunker | ||||
| Naturparkzentrum Teufelsschlucht | ||||
| Pieterhaus | ||||
| Porta Nigra | ||||
| Réimer Villa Echternach | ||||
| Rheinisches Landesmuseum | ||||
| Römische Villa Borg | ||||
| Römisches Mosaik | ||||
| Saarländisches Brennereimuseum | ||||
| Schatzkammer | ||||
| Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Simeonstift | ||||
| The Tudor Museum for Electricity and Batteries | ||||
| Töpfereimuseum | ||||
| Vereinigte Museen im Jacobshof | ||||
| Villa Romana | ||||
| Villeroy&Boch Welt | ||||
| Westwall Museum Katzenkopf | ||||
| Westwallmuseum Konz | ||||
| Westwallmuseum Sinz | ||||
| Westwallmuseum Wiltingen | ||||
| Westwallmuseum Wiltingen |
Libraries in Igel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek des Bischöfl. Priesterseminars und Bistumsarchiv Trier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Deutschen Liturgischen Instituts | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Gusterath | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Welschbillig | 0.0 | |||||
| Die Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Schulbibliothek Mäusheckerweg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Konz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Saarburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Trier | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Trier | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Trier, Lesesaal F | 0.0 | |||||
| Wissenschaftliche Bibliothek der Stadt Trier | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Igel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hauptmarkt | |||||
| Mannebacher Käsemarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Konz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Saarburg | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Viehmarktplatz |
Hotels in Igel
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Igel
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Igel
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Igel
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Igel
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Igel
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Igel
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Igel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echternacher Brauerei | ||||
| Mannebacher Brauhaus | ||||
| Mettlacher Abtei-Bräu | ||||
| Mettlacher Abtei-Bräu | ||||
| Temmelser Braukeller | ||||
| Trierer Petrusbräu |
Stadiums & Teams in Igel
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Igel
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val de Wanne (ski alpin) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Weißer Stein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Igel
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt-Hahn Airport | HHN | Large Airport |
| Luxembourg-Findel International Airport | LUX | Large Airport |
| Büchel Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport | ETZ | Medium Airport |
| Saarbrücken Airport | SCN | Medium Airport |
| Spangdahlem Air Base | SPM | Medium Airport |
| Alzing Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arlon-Sterpenich Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bambi Air Club | - | Small Airport |
| Bexbach Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bining Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bitburg Airport | BBJ | Small Airport |
| Büllingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cann'Air ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Cappel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chambley airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dahlemer Binz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Daun-Senheld Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dillingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Doncourt-lès-Conflans Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ernzen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Folschviller Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| FSV Illtal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gros Rederching Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hargarten UL | - | Small Airport |
| Hinterweiler Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoppstädten-Weiersbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Konz-Könen Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| L'oiseau Blanc Achen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les ailes de Rohrbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marpingen Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Micheville-Villerupt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mosailes en Moselle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neumagen-Dhron Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rémeling UL | - | Small Airport |
| Saarlouis-Düren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Avold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sarreguemines Neunkirch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Traben-Trarbach/Mont Royal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trier-Föhren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| ULM HIGHLANDER Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Useldange Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Utscheid Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Villerupt Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Wershofen/Eifel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wiltz-Noertrange Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zeurange ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Zoufftgen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Igel
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| aktiva | ||
| DRK Klinik Mettlach für Geriatrie und Rehabilitation | ||
| Geriatrische Rehabilitationsklinik St. Irminen | ||
| Hochwald-Kliniken Weiskirchen | ||
| Johannesbad Fachklinik, Gesundheits- & Rehazentrum Saarschleife | ||
| ZAR Trier |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Igel
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kapelle | |
| Katholische Kirche St. Martinus | |
| Sankt Dionysius | |
| St. Dionysius | |
| Waldkapelle |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Igel
What is the population of Igel?
Igel has a population of 2,003 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 27.4 square miles.
Is Igel expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,924, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $108,800 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $544 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Igel?
Igel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches, with 12.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Igel?
There are 78 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Igel?
The median home value in Igel is $108,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $544. The homeownership rate is 65.5%.