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Sontra, Germany
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Sontra is a small city in Hesse, Germany with a population of 8,624. Elevation: 738 ft (225 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sontra
Sontra is a small town in the Werra-Meißner-Kreis in northeastern Hesse, Germany.
People
Economy
C+Housing
A+Climate
| Population | 8,624 |
| Population Density | 142 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.0717°, 9.9356° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Hesse |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.2 inches (868 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.5 inches (55 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,646 |
About Sontra
Sontra is a small city in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 8,624. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet (225 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Sontra vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,646 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 336 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $66,800 |
| 76% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $334 |
| 71% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 61.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.6% |
| Housing Units | 3,450 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sontra
Sontra has an average annual temperature of 8.9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 60.7 sq mi (157.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0717°N, 9.9356°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 2.8 in |
Sontra has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Sontra
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam-von-Trott-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Regenbogenschule Sontra | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sontra
45 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO BOB - Power Metal | metal, power metal | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Blues [mp3 | 192 kbps] | 1920s, 1960s | MP3 | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Piano | ambient, ambiental | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio BOB - Nu Metal (mp3 192) | metal, nu metal | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [aac | 64 kbps] | 1970s, classic rock | AAC | |
| Radio Bob - Classic Rock | - | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [aac | 64 kbps] | alternative, blues | AAC | |
| hr1 Nordhessen | adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| hr3 Nordhessen | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio BOB - Nu Metal (aac 64) | metal, nu metal | AAC | |
| RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] | 1970s, classic rock | MP3 | |
| 90s90s - Lovesongs | pop music | MP3 | |
| Radio Bob | rock/hardrock | MP3 | |
| Radio bob | - | AAC | |
| RADIO BOB - Blues [aac | 64 kbps] | 1920s, 1960s | AAC | |
| RADIO BOB! 2000er Rock [64 kbit/s AAC] | alternative rock, emo | AAC | |
| Technolovers EURODANCE | 80's, 80er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB! Rockparty | metal, rock | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [mp3 | 192 kbps] | aor, art rock | MP3 | |
| hr4 Nordhessen | oldies, volksmusik | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB - Roadtrip | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Newcomer | new rock, newcomer | MP3 | |
| Radio Bob - Mittelalter Rock | - | MP3 | |
| Freies Radio Kassel | - | MP3 170 kbps | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Nordthüringen | heiligenstadt, hits | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Technolovers TRANCE | melodic trance, progressive trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - COCKTAIL LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| FMRausch: FM Rausch Radio | ambient, avantgarde | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers BIG ROOM | big room, bigroom | MP3 192 kbps | |
| energy 93 | eurodance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Leinewelle | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio BOB! National (192kbps) | 80s, 90s | MP3 | |
| RADIO 21 Göttingen | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB! DONOTS | - | MP3 | |
| Lumbung radio | alternative, arts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bob - Country | country | MP3 | |
| Radio Bob! Britpop | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Bob - Women of Rock | rock, women | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [aac | 64 kbps] | aor, art rock | AAC | |
| RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] | alternative, blues | MP3 | |
| Radio RFM (Rundfunk Meissner e.V.) | community radio | OGG 96 kbps | |
| Noise On FM | dance, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SCHLAGER | 70er, kult | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Flashbass.fm | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chillout Archiv | chillout, lounge | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Sontra
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergbaumuseum | ||||
| Brauchtumsmuseum | ||||
| Burg Wendelstein | ||||
| Burgmuseum mit Aussichtsplattform | ||||
| Cornberger Sandsteinmuseum | ||||
| Dauerausstellung Bahnhof Bebra | ||||
| Eisenbahnfreunde Bebra e.V. | ||||
| Grenzmuseum | ||||
| Grenzmuseum | ||||
| Grenzmuseum Schifflersgrund | ||||
| Grube Gustav | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum am Amtshaus | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Datterode | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Karl Schmidt | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Meinhard | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Dankmarshausen | ||||
| Heimatstube Dorndorf | ||||
| Holleum | ||||
| Insel · Doktor · Haus | ||||
| Jüdisches Museum, Mikwe | ||||
| Kalibergbau-Museum | ||||
| Konrad-Duden-Museum | ||||
| Kreisheimatmuseum Rotenburg | ||||
| Museum Spätheimkehrer | ||||
| Naturparkausstellung "Mach's nachhaltig!" | ||||
| Puppen- und Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Salzmuseum | ||||
| Schloss Frauensee | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtwarte | ||||
| Stockmachermuseum | ||||
| Trink Wasser! Museum Germerode | ||||
| Waldwichtelhaus | ||||
| Werragrenzpark | ||||
| Werratalmuseum | ||||
| Wortreich | ||||
| Zinnfigurenkabinett |
Libraries in Sontra
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Gerstungen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Medienzentrum Hersfeld Rotenburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Rolf-Hochhuth-Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Bad Hersfeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Vacha | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Waldkappel | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sontra
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linggplatz | |||||
| Rotenburg an der Fulda | |||||
| Wilhelmsplatz |
Hotels in Sontra
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sontra
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sontra
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sontra
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sontra
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sontra
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sontra
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sontra
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eschweger Klosterbrauerei | ||||
| Eschweger Klosterbrauerei |
Stadiums & Teams in Sontra
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sontra
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wintersportgebiet Wurmberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Area Mühlwiese | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sontra
42 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kassel Airport | KSF | Large Airport |
| Eisenach-Kindel Airport | EIB | Medium Airport |
| Fritzlar Army Airfield | FRZ | Medium Airport |
| Alsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aue bei Hattorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Hersfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Langensalza Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bischofsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bleicherode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brakel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Büchig Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Der Dingel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dolmar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dornberg-Sontra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edermünde-Grifte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eichsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fulda-Jossa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gedern Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hohenstein UL | - | Small Airport |
| Hoherodskopf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hölleberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Höxter-Holzminden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Huhnrain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Johannisau Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lauterbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mosenberg Airfeld | - | Small Airport |
| Mühlhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Northeim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plätzer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stauffenbühl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sultmer Berg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uslar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wasserkuppe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weper Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zierenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Sontra
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatrie Zentrum Rhenanus | ||
| Klinik Hoher Meißner | ||
| Klinik Kurhessen - Haus Werra | ||
| Sonnenberg-Klinik |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sontra
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ev. Kirche | |
| Ev. Kirche Sontra | |
| Evangelische Kirche | |
| Evangelische Kirche | |
| Gemeindehaus | |
| Martinskirche | |
| Martinskirche | |
| St. Johannis | |
| St. Maria | |
| St. Nikolaus |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sontra
What is the population of Sontra?
Sontra has a population of 8,624 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 142 people per square mile, spread across 60.7 square miles.
Is Sontra expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,646, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,800 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $334 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Sontra?
Sontra has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches, with 21.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sontra?
There are 336 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sontra?
The median home value in Sontra is $66,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $334. The homeownership rate is 61.4%.