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Kalkar, Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
Kalkar is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 13,944. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 13,944 |
| Population Density | 293 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.7391°, 6.2910° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.6 inches (727 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,001 |
About Kalkar
Kalkar is a small city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 13,944. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Kalkar vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,001 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 544 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $89,800 |
| 68% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $449 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 56.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.6% |
| Housing Units | 5,578 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kalkar
Kalkar has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (2.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 838 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 47.6 sq mi (123.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7391°N, 6.2910°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Kalkar has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.7").
Schools in Kalkar
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Städtische Realschule | - | - | - | - |
| Josef-Lörks-Schule, katholische Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
| Jan-Joest-Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| St. Luthard-Schule, katholische Grundscgule Wissel | - | - | - | - |
| Heinrich-Eger-Schule, katholische Grundschule Appeldorn | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kalkar
57 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # TOP 100 CLUB CHARTS - DANCE & DJ MIX RADIO - 24 HOURS NON-STOP MUSIC @ TikTok Hits, Ibiza House, Sunset Lounge, Melodic Music, EDM, Deep House, Dance Music, Techno & Hypertechno, Rave Charts, Top 40 Charts, Latin, Reggaeton Music, Moombahton, Urban Hits | #, #charts | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TranceBase.FM - AAC HD 256k | electronic, techno | AAC 256 kbps | |
| Ballermann Radio | party, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Gelderland (NL) | 103.5, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Niederrhein | local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio WMW | adult contemporary, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Deep Radio (NL) | ambient, dance | MP3 320 kbps | |
| TranceBase.FM - AAC 96k | electronic, progressive trance | AAC 96 kbps | |
| TranceBase.FM - AAC+ 40k | electronic, progressive trance | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Duisburg | lokalradio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Welle Niederrhein | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BeatGo | afrobeats, beatgo | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WDR 2 Rhein und Ruhr -- (https) | ard, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ML5 Radio (NL) | various | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Omroep Venray (NL) | local, pop | MP3 | |
| Modul303 [MP3 320k] | ambient, berlin school | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Antenne NRW | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Team FM Gelderland (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Intercity Radio (NL) | hits, various music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 1Achterhoek (NL) | - | MP3 | |
| Quest Radio (NL) | dutch music, oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Leuk FM (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| Delta Radio Nijmegen (Works in Home Assistant) (NL) | 60's, 70's | MP3 256 kbps | |
| das total erlebnis (NL) | - | AAC 256 kbps | |
| Delta Radio Nijmegen (NL) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Apeldoorn (high bandwidth) (NL) | local music, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Zender Groenveld (NL) | 24/7, various music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TranceBase.FM | tb, trancebase | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio K.W. | local news, local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Omroep Venlo (NL) | local music, local news | MP3 | |
| Rondiamusic (NL) | country music, duits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTV Connect (NL) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Donderschoer Radio (2nd server) (NL) | 24/7, local news | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Donderschoer Radio (NL) | 24/7, local radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Optimaal fm (NL) | pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| A-Z 70s | 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| A-Z 60s | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Venlo Vintage (NL) | 50s, 60s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Twentestad (NL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Apeldoorn (NL) | local music, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Samen1 (NL) | local | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SAMEN 1 (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| Samen1 radio (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Modul303 [MP3 160k] | ambient, berlin school | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Unique Gold (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Laut.fm/funksoulbrother | funk, soul | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radioparty | 100%! /128/s und/320bit/s mp3 44100hz. auto radio und car play | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NU Radio (NL) | local news, news | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Radioachterhoek.nl (NL) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTV Slingeland (NL) | local radio | UNKNOWN 131 kbps | |
| radiooptimaalfm (NL) | pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Friendtastic Radio (NL) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Aladna FM (NL) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTV Connect Radio (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| Maasland Radio (NL) | limburg | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Exclusief (NL) | 2000s, classic hits 80's 90's | MP3 320 kbps | |
| GL8 Media (NL) | pop | AAC+ 320 kbps |
Museums in Kalkar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Hofshuus | ||||
| Arnold-Janssen-Haus | ||||
| Boerderij de Gildekaot | ||||
| de Moezeköttel | ||||
| De Panoven | ||||
| De Rosmolen | ||||
| DRU cultuurfabriek | ||||
| Ehemalige Synagoge | ||||
| Expositie 40-45 | ||||
| FORUM ARENACUM | ||||
| Gemaal Oude Rijn | ||||
| Geologisches Museum | ||||
| Grenslandmuseum | ||||
| Haus Koekkoek | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Bislich | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Grieth | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Schneppenbaum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Veen | ||||
| Herrlichkeitsmühle | ||||
| Histörchen | ||||
| Hohe Mühle - Schustermuseum | ||||
| ICER | ||||
| Imig-Archiv | ||||
| Int. Theepottenmuseum | ||||
| Karnevalsmuseum im Steintor | ||||
| Koenraad-Bosman-Museum | ||||
| Liemers Museum | ||||
| LVR-RömerMuseum | ||||
| Manni's kleines Museum | ||||
| Min40Celsius | ||||
| Museum Forum Arenacum | ||||
| Museum für Kaffeetechnik | ||||
| Museum Goch | ||||
| Museum Kurhaus | ||||
| Museum rund ums Geld | ||||
| Museum Schloss Moyland | ||||
| NaturForum Bislicher Insel | ||||
| Niederrheinisches Museum für Volkskunde und Kulturgeschichte | ||||
| Ordensmuseum Abtei Kamp | ||||
| Plakatmuseum am Niederrhein PAN | ||||
| Rheinmuseum | ||||
| Royal Air Force Museum Laarbruch-Weeze | ||||
| Schuhmuseum | ||||
| Schwanenturm | ||||
| SiegfriedMuseum Xanten | ||||
| Sorghvliet | ||||
| Stadsmuseum Doetinchem | ||||
| Städtisches Museum | ||||
| Stiftsmuseum | ||||
| StiftsMuseum Xanten | ||||
| Traktorenmuseum Pauenhof | ||||
| Twester Höckskes Hüss | ||||
| Villa Lichtbogen | ||||
| Viller Mühle | ||||
| Wasserburg Anholt |
Libraries in Kalkar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek 's-Heerenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Bergen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Liemers | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Didam | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dinxperlo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Doetinchem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Gendringen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Millingen aan de Rijn | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Terborg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ulft | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Varsseveld | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Wehl | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zevenaar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherbox | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Hönnepel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Issum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Sevelen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei St. Clemens | 0.0 | |||||
| Christelijke Bibliotheek Lintelo | 0.0 | |||||
| Die Bücherei Kervenheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Die Bücherei Twisteden | 0.0 | |||||
| Die Bücherei Winnekendonk | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Bücherei St. Bartholomäus | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Bücherei Uedemerbruch | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentl. Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| kath. Öffentl. Bücherei St. Willibrord Hassum | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentliche Bücherei Uedem | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bibliothek Sankt Maria Magdalena | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei (KÖB) St. Lambertus Appeldorn | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei (KÖB) St. Nicolai Kalkar | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Sankt Nikolaus Walbeck | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Petrus Wetten | 0.0 | |||||
| Museumsbibliothek der Stiftung Museum Schloss Moyland | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei St. Cyriakus | 0.0 | |||||
| Ökumenische Bücherei Pfalzdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Petrus-Canisius-Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbücherei Kessel | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Emmerich am Rhein | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Goch | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Kleve | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Rees | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Werth | 0.0 | |||||
| Suderwick | 0.0 | |||||
| Wissensspeicher | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kalkar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alter Markt | |||||
| Cyriakusplatz | |||||
| Issumer Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Markthal | |||||
| Sebastianus Platz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Kevelar | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Winnekendonk |
Hotels in Kalkar
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kalkar
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kalkar
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kalkar
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Kalkar
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kalkar
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kalkar
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kalkar
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kalkar
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kalkar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achterhoeks Genot | ||||
| Brouwerij Wijgman | ||||
| Geilings Bräu |
Stadiums & Teams in Kalkar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kalkar
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Schans | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| IJsvereniging Laag Soeren | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kalkar
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | Large Airport |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | Large Airport |
| Deelen Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Kempen Airport Budel | - | Medium Airport |
| Mönchengladbach Airport | MGL | Medium Airport |
| Twente Airport | ENS | Medium Airport |
| Volkel Air Base | UDE | Medium Airport |
| Borken-Hoxfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dinslaken-Schwarze Heide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dorsten-Am Kanal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Emmerich Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Essen-Mülheim Airport | ESS | Small Airport |
| Gemen-Kirchspiel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Goch-Asperden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grefrath-Niershorst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gustorfer Höhe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Heinsberg-Selfkant Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kamp-Lintfort Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kerken Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Krefeld-Egelsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kückhoven Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langenfeld-Wiescheid Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Leverkusen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Malden Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meiersberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nistelrode Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Salland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Stadtlohn-Vreden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Terlet Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Teuge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Venlo Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Wanlo Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Wesel-Römerwardt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kalkar
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Post | |
| Deutsche Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kalkar
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alte Mauer / Dominkaner Kloster | |
| Elisabethkirche | |
| Evangelische Kirche Kalkar | |
| Evangelische Kirche Neulouisendorf | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| Schlosskirche | |
| St Lambertus | |
| St. Antonius Abbas | |
| St. Clemens Basilika | |
| St. Hubertus | |
| St. Nicolai | |
| St. Pankratius | |
| St. Peter und Paul | |
| St. Regenfledis | |
| St. Vinzens |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kalkar
What is the population of Kalkar?
Kalkar has a population of 13,944 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 293 people per square mile, spread across 47.6 square miles.
Is Kalkar expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,001, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $89,800 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $449 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 Kalkar?
Kalkar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.
How is the job market in Kalkar?
There are 544 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kalkar?
The median home value in Kalkar is $89,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $449. The homeownership rate is 56.4%.