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Schipkau, Germany
Brandenburg · Germany
Schipkau is a small city in Brandenburg, Germany with a population of 7,876. Elevation: 371 ft (113 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Schipkau
Schipkau is a municipality in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district, in Lower Lusatia, Brandenburg, Germany.
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| Population | 7,876 |
| Population Density | 1,432 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.5177°, 13.8974° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Brandenburg |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.4 inches (619 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.1 inches (13 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,150 |
About Schipkau
Schipkau is a small city in Germany (Brandenburg) with a population of 7,876. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Schipkau vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,150 |
| 64% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 307 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $72,000 |
| 74% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $360 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 45.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.4% |
| Housing Units | 3,150 |
Property Tax
Climate in Schipkau
Schipkau 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 | 48.2°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,432/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.5177°N, 13.8974°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 | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 1.8 in |
Schipkau has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.3").
Schools in Schipkau
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul-Noack-Schule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Schipkau
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 Schipkau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausstellung Niederlausitzer Museumseisenbahn | ||||
| Baderei Kamenz | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum 'Schachtentwässerungsanlage Klettwitz' | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk F60 | ||||
| Biotürme Lauchhammer | ||||
| DDR Museum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Zeißholz | ||||
| Elementarium | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Glück-Auf-Ausstellung: Informationspavillon Lausitzer Seenland und Bergbau | ||||
| Haus der Heimatgeschichte | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Sallgast | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Kostebrau | ||||
| Klosterkirche und Sakralmuseum St. Annen | ||||
| Kreismuseum Finsterwalde | ||||
| Kunstgussmuseum Lauchhammer | ||||
| Lessing-Museum | ||||
| Mobile Welt des Ostens | ||||
| Mühlenhofmuseum | ||||
| Park der Bergbaurelikte | ||||
| Schloss und Festung Senftenberg |
Libraries in Schipkau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 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 Senftenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Standortbibliothek (Gebäude 3) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Schipkau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altmarkt | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz Großräschen |
Hotels in Schipkau
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Schipkau
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Schipkau
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Schipkau
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Schipkau
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Schipkau
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Schipkau
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Schipkau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Schipkau
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skizentrum Tännicht Sohland | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wintersport in Steina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Elstra | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Schipkau
28 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 |
| 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 Schipkau
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dorfkirche Kostebrau | |
| Evangelische Kirche Klettwitz | |
| Heilandskirche | |
| Königreichssaal Jehovas Zeugen | |
| St. Barbara |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
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What is the population of Schipkau?
Schipkau has a population of 7,876 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,432 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles.
Is Schipkau expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,150, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $72,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $360 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 Schipkau?
Schipkau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Schipkau?
There are 307 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Schipkau?
The median home value in Schipkau is $72,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $360. The homeownership rate is 45.6%.