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Papenburg, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Papenburg is a mid-size city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 34,117. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 34,117 |
| Population Density | 738 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.0777°, 7.4152° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.7 inches (780 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.6 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,521 |
About Papenburg
Papenburg is a mid-size city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 34,117. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Papenburg vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,521 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,331 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $93,600 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $468 |
| 60% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 51.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.1% |
| Housing Units | 13,647 |
Property Tax
Climate in Papenburg
Papenburg 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 | 48.4°F |
| 10% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 46.3 sq mi (119.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 738/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.0777°N, 7.4152°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 | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Papenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Papenburg
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Dieckhausschule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Völlenerkönigsfehn | - | - | - | - |
| Schulzentrum Collhusen | - | - | - | - |
| Mühlenschule | - | - | - | - |
| Von-Velen-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Von-Velen-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Von-Velen-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Von-Velen-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Mittelkanalschule Papenburg | - | - | - | - |
| Mariengymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Völlenerfehn | - | - | - | - |
| Gymnasium Papenburg | - | - | - | - |
| Waldschule | - | - | - | - |
| Michaelschulen Papenburg | - | - | - | - |
| Heinrich-von-Kleist-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Kirchschule | - | - | - | - |
| Pestalozzischule | - | - | - | - |
| BBS-Papenburg | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Flachsmeer | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Papenburg
18 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 | |
| Gigant FM (NL) | dutch music, nederlandstalig | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hete Hits (NL) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (Friesland & Wilhelmshaven) | pop, regional radio | MP3 | |
| Team FM Twente (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (new) | - | MP3 | |
| Wattwerker | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Prog Rock Station - laut.fm | progressive rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wattwerker | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| New Wave - BestNet Radio (US) | new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| New Wave (RU) | поп-музыка | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ostfriesland Bürgerradio | alternative, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Calypso (NL) | oldies, piratenhits | MP3 192 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 |
Museums in Papenburg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Drechslerei Grummel | ||||
| Buddelschiff-Museum | ||||
| Bünting Tee Museum | ||||
| Ehemalige Jüdische Schule Leer Gedenk- und Begegnungsstätte | ||||
| Fehn- und Schiffahrtsmuseum (Villa Graepel) | ||||
| Friederike von Papenburg | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Esterwegen | ||||
| Gut Altenkamp | ||||
| Gut Altenkamp | ||||
| Haus Samson | ||||
| Heimathaus | ||||
| Heimathaus Aschendorf | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heuerhaus | ||||
| Kaarsenmakerij | ||||
| Kapiteinswoning | ||||
| Klottje Huus | ||||
| Miniwelten Lathen | ||||
| Museum Archeologische Vondsten | ||||
| Museumsbauernhaus Neemann | ||||
| Natur- und Geoparkstation Theikenmeer | ||||
| Oll Sprützenhuus | ||||
| Papiermuseum | ||||
| Schückinghaus | ||||
| Schulmuseum Folmhusen | ||||
| Schulmuseum Folmhusen | ||||
| Synagogaal Museum | ||||
| Terra Mora | ||||
| Transrapid 07 | ||||
| Vestingmuseum Bad Nieuweschans | ||||
| Vom Korn zum Brot | ||||
| von-Velen-Anlage | ||||
| Wagenremise | ||||
| Zeitspeicher | ||||
| Ziegeleimuseum |
Libraries in Papenburg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afhaalpunt Bad Nieuweschans | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Veenhusen "Lese-Eule" | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei Lorup | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholisch öffentliche Bücherei - St. Michael | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| KÖB | 0.0 | |||||
| Petrus-Bücherei-Loga | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek KÖB Papenburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Weener | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Papenburg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorfplatz Hesel | |||||
| Kirchenvorplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Bunde |
Hotels in Papenburg
18 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Papenburg
31 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Papenburg
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Papenburg
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Papenburg
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Papenburg
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Papenburg
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Papenburg
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Papenburg
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Papenburg
14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Papenburg
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Papenburg
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Papenburg
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Papenburg
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Papenburg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Papenburg
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wittmundhafen Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baltrum Airport | BMR | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohlenbergerfeld 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 |
| Harlesiel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JadeWeser Airport | WVN | Small Airport |
| Juist Airport | JUI | Small Airport |
| Langeoog Airport | LGO | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Norden-Norddeich Airport | NOD | Small Airport |
| Norderney Airport | NRD | Small Airport |
| Oostwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Quakenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stadskanaal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Veendam Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Wangerooge Airport | AGE | Small Airport |
| Westerstede-Felde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Papenburg
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| Post | |
| Postschalter im Markant-Supermarkt |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Papenburg
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Auferstehungskirche Flachsmeer | |
| Christus-Kirche | |
| Erlöserkirche | |
| Evangelisch Reformierte Gemeinde Ihrenerfeld | |
| evangelisch-reformierte Marktkirche Papenburg | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Immanuel Gemeinde | |
| Kapelle Großwolderfeld | |
| Martin-Luther-Haus | |
| Nikolaikirche | |
| Peter-und-Paul-Kirche | |
| Sankt Bernhard | |
| Sankt Josef | |
| Sankt Michael-Kirche | |
| St. Anna im Moor | |
| St. Antonius-Kirche | |
| St. Bonifatius-Kirche | |
| St. Marien-Kirche |
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What is the population of Papenburg?
Papenburg has a population of 34,117 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 738 people per square mile, spread across 46.3 square miles.
Is Papenburg expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,521, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $93,600 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $468 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Papenburg?
Papenburg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Papenburg?
There are 1,331 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Papenburg?
The median home value in Papenburg is $93,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $468. The homeownership rate is 51.9%.