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Meppen, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Meppen is a mid-size city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 34,198. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 34,198 |
| Population Density | 391 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6906°, 7.2910° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.2 inches (768 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.6 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,521 |
About Meppen
Meppen is a mid-size city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 34,198. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Meppen vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,521 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,334 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $92,800 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $464 |
| 60% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 57.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.3% |
| Housing Units | 13,679 |
Property Tax
Climate in Meppen
Meppen 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 748 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 87.5 sq mi (226.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 391/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6906°N, 7.2910°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°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 | 63°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) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Meppen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 63°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 Meppen
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marienschule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Fullen | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Bokeloh | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Esterfelder Forst | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Hemsen | - | - | - | - |
| VHS Kreativ-Schule Teglingen | - | - | - | - |
| Astrid-Lindgren-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Marienhausschule Meppen | - | - | - | - |
| Pestalozzischule | - | - | - | - |
| Overbergschule | - | - | - | - |
| Jakob-Muth-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Windthorst-Gymnasium Meppen (WGM) | - | - | - | - |
| Maria Montessori Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
| Helen-Keller-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Johannes-Gutenberg-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Gymnasium Marianum Meppen | - | - | - | - |
| Paul-Gerhardt-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Kardinal-von-Galen-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Anne-Frank-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Berufsbildende Schulen Meppen | - | - | - | - |
| Hasebrinkschule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Versen | - | - | - | - |
| Johannesschule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Meppen
17 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 | |
| De Hollandse Piraten Gigant (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Acacia (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Antenne Münster | local news, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Noordvaarder Reiki (NL) | healing, new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Twente FM (NL) | pop, rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Gigant FM (NL) | dutch music, nederlandstalig | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hete Hits (NL) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Omroep Eemsdelta (NL) | contemporary | MP3 320 kbps | |
| firma lomp en onbenullig (NL) | echtepiraten, etherpiraten | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hitgolfradio.nl (NL) | piraten, piratenhits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Team FM Twente (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Schützenfest im Radio | aktuell, ballermann | MP3 128 kbps | |
| piraten twente (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio de Twentseboys (NL) | nederlands, nederlandstalig | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Meppen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Schule Bokeloh | ||||
| Amisia Anleger | ||||
| Brennereimuseum Haselünne | ||||
| Emsland Archäologie Museum | ||||
| Emsland Moormuseum | ||||
| Emslandmuseum | ||||
| Erdöl-Erdgas-Museum Twist | ||||
| Heimathaus | ||||
| Heimathaus | ||||
| Heimathaus Rütenbrock | ||||
| Heimathof Altenberge | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Haselünne | ||||
| Imkermuseum | ||||
| Inselmühle | ||||
| Kutscherhaus | ||||
| Miniwelten Lathen | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum Haren | ||||
| Museen an der Koppelschleuse | ||||
| Museum Klooster Ter Apel | ||||
| Schiffahrts-Museum Nordhorn | ||||
| Schifffahrtmuseum | ||||
| Schückinghaus | ||||
| Speelgoedmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Arenberg'sche Rentei | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Meppen | ||||
| Transrapid 07 |
Libraries in Meppen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Ter Apel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Campus Lingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonifatiushaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonifatiushaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorfgemeinschaftshaus Klausheide – Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. St.-Borromäus-Bücherei | 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 Lingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei KÖB | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Meppen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekmarkt Ter Apel |
Hotels in Meppen
12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Meppen
38 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Meppen
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Meppen
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Meppen
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Meppen
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Meppen
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Meppen
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Meppen
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Meppen
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Meppen
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Meppen
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Meppen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Meppen
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | Large Airport |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | Large Airport |
| Twente Airport | ENS | 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 |
| Dankern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Emden Airport | EME | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Achmer | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen | - | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Metelen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Münster-Telgte 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 |
| Stadtlohn-Vreden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Veendam Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Westerstede-Felde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Meppen
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Post | |
| DHL |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Meppen
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alte Pfarrkirche St. Vitus Bokeloh | |
| Bethlehemkirche | |
| Evangelisch-reformierte Gemeinde Meppen-Schöninghsdorf | |
| Gustav-Adolf-Kirche | |
| Gymnasialkirche | |
| Johannes-Gutenberg Schule | |
| Maristenkloster | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| Pauluskirche | |
| Pfarrkirche St. Maria zum Frieden | |
| Priestergräber | |
| Propsteikirche St. Vitus | |
| Schönstattkapelle | |
| St. Antonius Abt in Teglingen | |
| St. Franz-Xaver | |
| St. Josef | |
| St. Marien | |
| St. Vinzentius |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Meppen
What is the population of Meppen?
Meppen has a population of 34,198 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 391 people per square mile, spread across 87.5 square miles.
Is Meppen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,521, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,800 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $464 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Meppen?
Meppen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°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 Meppen?
There are 1,334 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Meppen?
The median home value in Meppen is $92,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $464. The homeownership rate is 57.7%.