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Lathen, Germany
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Lathen is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 5,754. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lathen
Lathen is a municipality in the Emsland district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the location of the Emsland Transrapid Test facility, a testing site for Transrapid maglev trains.
People
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| Population | 5,754 |
| Population Density | 287 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.8602°, 7.3243° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.2 inches (768 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.6 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,521 |
About Lathen
Lathen is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 5,754. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Lathen vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,521 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 224 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $83,000 |
| 71% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $415 |
| 64% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 61.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.3% |
| Housing Units | 2,302 |
Property Tax
Climate in Lathen
Lathen has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 782 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 20.0 sq mi (51.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 287/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.8602°N, 7.3243°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 | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Lathen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Lathen
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erna-de-Vries-Schule Lathen | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lathen
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Continu (NL) | classics, dutch | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HITZZZ!! (NL) | deutsch, dutch music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Piratenpower (NL) | country music, duits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Twente FM (NL) | pop, rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Gigant FM (NL) | dutch music, nederlandstalig | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hete Hits (NL) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| piraten twente (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Schützenfest im Radio | aktuell, ballermann | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Team FM Twente (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hitgolfradio.nl (NL) | piraten, piratenhits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| firma lomp en onbenullig (NL) | echtepiraten, etherpiraten | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Omroep Eemsdelta (NL) | contemporary | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Calypso (NL) | oldies, piratenhits | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Lathen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Schule Bokeloh | ||||
| Amisia Anleger | ||||
| Brennereimuseum Haselünne | ||||
| Emsland Archäologie Museum | ||||
| Emsland Moormuseum | ||||
| Erdöl-Erdgas-Museum Twist | ||||
| Friederike von Papenburg | ||||
| Gut Altenkamp | ||||
| Gut Altenkamp | ||||
| Heimathaus | ||||
| Heimathaus Aschendorf | ||||
| Heimathaus Rütenbrock | ||||
| Heimathof Altenberge | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Haselünne | ||||
| Imkermuseum | ||||
| Inselmühle | ||||
| Kaarsenmakerij | ||||
| Kapiteinswoning | ||||
| Miniwelten Lathen | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum Haren | ||||
| Museen an der Koppelschleuse | ||||
| Museum Archeologische Vondsten | ||||
| Museum Klooster Ter Apel | ||||
| Papiermuseum | ||||
| Schifffahrtmuseum | ||||
| Schückinghaus | ||||
| Speelgoedmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Arenberg'sche Rentei | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Meppen | ||||
| Synagogaal Museum | ||||
| Terra Mora | ||||
| Transrapid 07 | ||||
| von-Velen-Anlage | ||||
| Zeitspeicher |
Libraries in Lathen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Bellingwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Vlagtwedde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonifatiushaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonifatiushaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholisch öffentliche Bücherei - St. Michael | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| KÖB | 0.0 | |||||
| KÖB Herz-Jesu Altharen | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Ansgar | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek KÖB Papenburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei KÖB | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lathen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirchenvorplatz |
Hotels in Lathen
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lathen
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lathen
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lathen
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Lathen
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lathen
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lathen
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lathen
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lathen
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Lathen
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lathen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lathen
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | Large Airport |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | Large Airport |
| Twente Airport | ENS | Medium Airport |
| Wittmundhafen Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Atterheide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borghorst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borkum Airport | BMK | Small Airport |
| Brockzetel Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dankern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Emden Airport | EME | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Achmer | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen | - | Small Airport |
| JadeWeser Airport | WVN | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Metelen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oostwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Quakenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Bentlage Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Eschendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stadskanaal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Veendam Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Westerstede-Felde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lathen
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Leichenhalle | |
| St. Vitus |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lathen
What is the population of Lathen?
Lathen has a population of 5,754 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 287 people per square mile, spread across 20.0 square miles.
Is Lathen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,521, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $415 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 Lathen?
Lathen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Lathen?
There are 224 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Lathen?
The median home value in Lathen is $83,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $415. The homeownership rate is 61.7%.