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Ostrau, Germany
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Ostrau is a small town in Saxony, Germany with a population of 4,390. Elevation: 604 ft (184 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ostrau
Ostrau is a village and a former municipality in the district of Mittelsachsen in Saxony in Germany. On 1 January 2023, it was merged with Zschaitz-Ottewig to form the new municipality of Jahnatal.
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| Population | 4,390 |
| Population Density | 50 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.2064°, 12.8842° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.1 inches (1,018 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 45.6 inches (116 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,033 |
About Ostrau
Ostrau is a small town in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 4,390. The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet (184 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Ostrau vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,033 |
| 60% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 171 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $77,600 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $388 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 47.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 47.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,756 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ostrau
Ostrau has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 579 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 88.7 sq mi (229.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2064°N, 12.8842°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in |
Ostrau has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (1.4").
Schools in Ostrau
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schule am Thümmlitzwald - Oberschule der Stadt Grimma | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ostrau
28 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDR SACHSEN – Das Sachsenradio | 70er, 80er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits | - | AAC | |
| RADIO PSR - Gute Laune Hits | radio psr | MP3 | |
| MDR AKTUELL | ard, halle | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Saxnwelle | kölsch, maxis | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BN-Radio | electronic | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio PSR Partymix | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, 80er | AAC | |
| Erzgebirgs-Weihnacht | erzgebirge, heimat | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DressFM (New Yorker Germany) | grunge | MP3 | |
| Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL | - | AAC | |
| DJ Tekness | el, house | MP3 | |
| Rundfunk-Kombinat Sachsen (320kbps) | bürgerradio, coloradio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio PSR Sommerhits | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, dance | AAC | |
| R.SA - Disco | disco | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80er | - | AAC | |
| MDR Sachsen Leipzig | deutsch pop, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DressFM (New Yorker Global) | ambient | MP3 | |
| Radio InPulz | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Erzgebirge | - | AAC | |
| Radio Erzgebirge - Weihnachtsradio | - | AAC | |
| Radio T Chemnitz (256kbps) | chemnitz, community radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio T Karl-Marx-Stadt (64kbps) | chemnitz, community radio | MP3 | |
| Radio T Chemnitz (192kbps) | chemnitz, freies radio | MP3 | |
| Radio T Chemnitz 102.7 | bfr, bürgerradio | MP3 | |
| Radio UNiCC | alternative, college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio UNiCC - einzig, nicht artig ... - www.radio-unicc.de | student radio (alternative rock pop mixed) | MP3 32 kbps | |
| Radio T Chemnitz (102.7 FM) | bürgerradio, freies radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Dresden - Weihnachtsradio | christmas | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ostrau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Pfarrhäuser | ||||
| Altes Erbgericht | ||||
| Bäuerliches Museum | ||||
| Burg Kriebstein | ||||
| DDR-Spielzeug Museum | ||||
| Dentalhistorisches Museum | ||||
| Deutsches Spielschiffmuseum | ||||
| Dorf- und Bauernmuseum Kühren | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum „Bahnhof Obergräfenhain“ | ||||
| Feuerwehrhistorische Ausstellung | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum Grethen | ||||
| Fluchtmuseum | ||||
| Gellert-Museum | ||||
| Göschenhaus | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Dahlen | ||||
| Industrie-Museum Andrä | ||||
| Johannes-Schilling-Haus | ||||
| Karl Hans Janke | ||||
| KFZ-Museum Andrä | ||||
| Korbsammlung Schönbach | ||||
| Kreismuseum Grimma | ||||
| Kulturhistorisches Museum Wurzen | ||||
| Kur- und Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Lutherstube | ||||
| Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Frauwalde | ||||
| Museum für Volksarchitektur und bäuerliche Kultur | ||||
| Museum im Stasi-Bunker | ||||
| Museum Wassermühle Höfgen | ||||
| Oflag IV-C | ||||
| Park Canitz | ||||
| Pferdebahnmuseum | ||||
| Raumfahrtmuseum Mittweida | ||||
| Red Star Company | ||||
| Schanzenmühle | ||||
| Schiffmühle | ||||
| Schildbürger- und Gneisenaumuseum | ||||
| Schloss Ehrenberg | ||||
| Schloss Rochlitz | ||||
| Seumehaus | ||||
| Stadt- und Museumshaus | ||||
| Stadt- und Waagenmuseum | ||||
| Steinarbeiterhaus | ||||
| Stiefelmuseum | ||||
| Tischlereimuseum | ||||
| Tuchmacherhaus | ||||
| Wilder Robert | ||||
| Wilhelm-Ostwald-Museum | ||||
| Zum Dorbochn |
Libraries in Ostrau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Burg Mildenstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Nerchau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Rochlitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Wiederau | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Hohburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Johann-Gottfried-Seume-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Schulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Bad Lausick | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Geithain | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Mittweida | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Mügeln | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Trebsen/Touristinformation | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek und Stadtinformation Hartha | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Wurzen | 0.0 | |||||
| Waldheimer Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ostrau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markt | |||||
| Markt Wurzen | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Ostrau
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ostrau
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ostrau
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ostrau
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ostrau
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ostrau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauerei Richzenhain | ||||
| Kräcker-Bräu GbR | ||||
| Nerchauer Brauhaus |
Stadiums & Teams in Ostrau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ostrau
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilift Erzgebirge Skiclub Olbernhau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ostrau
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | Large Airport |
| Holzdorf Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Leipzig–Altenburg Airport | AOC | Medium Airport |
| Auerbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark | - | Small Airport |
| Böhlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brodau Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chomutov Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dessau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Falkenberg-Lönnewitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gera-Leumnitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Göpfersdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Greiz-Obergrochlitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Großenhain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Großrückerswalde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langhennersdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Laussig Agricultural Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lukla Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Machern Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Mohorn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oehna Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oschatz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pretzschendorf Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reinsdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Renneritz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Riesa-Canitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Riesa-Göhlis Airport | IES | Small Airport |
| Roitzschjora Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Taucha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Torgau-Beilrode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zschorna Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zwickau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zwochau Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Ostrau
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Haus am Kurpark | ||
| Median Klinik | ||
| MEDIAN Klinik Dahlener Heide Schmannewitz | ||
| MEDIAN Zentrum für Rehabilitation Schmannewitz | ||
| MEDIAN Zentrum für Rehabilitation Schmannewitz | ||
| Sachsenklinik - Haus Herrmannsbad | ||
| Sachsenklinik Bad Lausick |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ostrau
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kirche Dürrweitzschen | |
| Kirche Leipnitz | |
| Kirche Polditz |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ostrau
What is the population of Ostrau?
Ostrau has a population of 4,390 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 88.7 square miles.
Is Ostrau expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,033, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,600 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $388 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Ostrau?
Ostrau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 45.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ostrau?
There are 171 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ostrau?
The median home value in Ostrau is $77,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $388. The homeownership rate is 47.0%.