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Ruhland, Germany
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Ruhland is a small town in Brandenburg, Germany with a population of 4,083. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
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About Ruhland
Ruhland is a town in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district, in Upper Lusatia, Brandenburg, in eastern Germany. It is situated on the river Schwarze Elster, 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) southwest of Senftenberg.
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| Population | 4,083 |
| Population Density | 303 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.4576°, 13.8664° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Brandenburg |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.9 inches (632 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.1 inches (13 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,150 |
About Ruhland
Ruhland is a small town in Germany (Brandenburg) with a population of 4,083. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Ruhland vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,150 |
| 64% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 159 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $79,000 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $395 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 58.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.3% |
| Housing Units | 1,633 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ruhland
Ruhland has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 606 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 303/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4576°N, 13.8664°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in |
Ruhland has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.4").
Schools in Ruhland
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geschwister-Scholl-Schule | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschulteil Geschwister-Scholl-Oberschule | — | — | — | — |
| Geschwister-Scholl-Schule | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ruhland
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDR Sachsen-Anhalt | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR Sachsen | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Dresden | local, pop | AAC | |
| R.SA 80er Disco | 80er, disco | MP3 | |
| Antenne Sachsen | 70s, 80s | AAC | |
| MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT – Das Radio wie wir | 2010er, 70er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| ANTENNE SACHSEN Leipzig | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Stendal | 2000er, 70er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| coloRadio | community radio, dresden | MP3 | |
| MDR SCHLAGERWELT Sachsen | 60s, 70s | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio Lausitz - 90er XXL | — | AAC | |
| Lebkuchen Radio | christmas, weihnachten | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Deutschrock | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ichtys Radio | bluegrass, christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LAUSITZWELLE | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SATzentrale Deluxe | discofox+schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Halle | 2000er, 70er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| coloRadio+Zett | coloradio, dab+ | MP3 320 kbps | |
| MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Dessau | 2000er, 70er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Apollo radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| coloZett | bürgerradio, coloradio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Magdeburg | 2000er, 70er | AAC 102 kbps |
Museums in Ruhland
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausstellung Niederlausitzer Museumseisenbahn | ||||
| Baderei Kamenz | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum 'Schachtentwässerungsanlage Klettwitz' | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk F60 | ||||
| Bibelland Oberlichtenau / Bibelgarten | ||||
| Biotürme Lauchhammer | ||||
| DDR Museum | ||||
| Elementarium | ||||
| Elstermühle Plessa | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Heimathaus Reichenau | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Sallgast | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Kostebrau | ||||
| Kleines Bienenmuseum Oberlichtenau | ||||
| Klosterkirche und Sakralmuseum St. Annen | ||||
| Kofferradiomuseum Gräfenhain | ||||
| Kreismuseum Finsterwalde | ||||
| Kunstgussmuseum Lauchhammer | ||||
| Lessing-Museum | ||||
| Modellbauprojekt "Via Regia" | ||||
| Mühlenhofmuseum | ||||
| Park der Bergbaurelikte | ||||
| Sächsisches Rassegeflügelmuseum | ||||
| Samendarre | ||||
| Schauanlage und Museum der Granitindustrie e.V. | ||||
| Schloss und Festung Senftenberg | ||||
| Vierseithof Heimatverein Haselbachtal |
Libraries in Ruhland
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Ebersbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Schipkau | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library of Finsterwalde | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek G. E. Lessing | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek G. E. Lessing | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Königsbrück | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Radeburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Senftenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Standortbibliothek (Gebäude 3) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ruhland
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altmarkt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz Großräschen |
Hotels in Ruhland
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ruhland
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ruhland
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ruhland
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ruhland
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ruhland
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ruhland
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ruhland
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ruhland
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ruhland
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ruhland
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ruhland
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilift Altenberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift am Rotterhang | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skizentrum Tännicht Sohland | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wintersport in Steina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Elstra | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ruhland
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dresden Airport | DRS | Large Airport |
| Holzdorf Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Bautzen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brauna Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bronkow Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bynovec Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Česká Lípa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chřibská Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cottbus-Neuhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eisenhüttenstadt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Falkenberg-Lönnewitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Finsterwalde-Heinrichsruh Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Finsterwalde-Schacksdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Großenhain Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kamenz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kleinkoschen Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Klix Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langhennersdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lipová Sport Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mohorn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nardt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pirna-Pratzschwitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pretzschendorf Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Reinsdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Riesa-Canitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Riesa-Göhlis Airport | IES | Small Airport |
| Schönhagen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schwarzheide/Schipkau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Spremberg-Welzow Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ruhland
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| St. Maria vom Sieg | |
| Stadtkirche | |
| Trauerhalle |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Ruhland?
Ruhland has a population of 4,083 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 303 people per square mile, spread across 13.5 square miles.
Is Ruhland expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,150, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $79,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $395 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Ruhland?
Ruhland has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ruhland?
There are 159 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ruhland?
The median home value in Ruhland is $79,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $395. The homeownership rate is 58.7%.