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Vechta, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Vechta is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 29,729. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 29,729 |
| Population Density | 732 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.7263°, 8.2860° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.2 inches (741 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.3 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,737 |
About Vechta
Vechta is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 29,729. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Vechta vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $32,737 |
| 56% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,159 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $109,400 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $547 |
| 53% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 46.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 46.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.7% |
| Housing Units | 11,892 |
Property Tax
Climate in Vechta
Vechta has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.3°C), the coldest is Jan (2°C). Average annual precipitation is 687 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 40.6 sq mi (105.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 732/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.7263°N, 8.2860°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Vechta has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Vechta
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niedersachsenhaus | - | - | - | - |
| Don-Bosco-Schule Lutten | - | - | - | - |
| Schulzentrum Vechta-Nord Erweiterung | - | - | - | - |
| Erich Kästner Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Hagen | - | - | - | - |
| Christopherusschule | - | - | - | - |
| Schulzentrum Vechta-Nord | - | - | - | - |
| Kolleg St. Thomas der Dominikaner | - | - | - | - |
| Overbergschule | - | - | - | - |
| Liebfrauenschule Vechta | - | - | - | - |
| Martin-Luther-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Alexanderschule | - | - | - | - |
| Deutschlandhaus | - | - | - | - |
| Naturwissenschaftstrakt und Mensa | - | - | - | - |
| Europahaus | - | - | - | - |
| Musiktrakt und Kreismusikschule | - | - | - | - |
| Ludgerus-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Elisabethschule | - | - | - | - |
| Geschwister-Scholl-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Marienschule | - | - | - | - |
| Gymnasium Antonianum Vechta | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Vechta
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| deutschrap | deutschrap, german rap | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bremen 2 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Melodic Radio | melodic rock, rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Deutschrap-Deluxe von laut.fm | deutschrap, hiphop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NurseFM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| A Passing Feeling | alternative, indie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OS-Radio | pop music, regional | MP3 192 kbps | |
| AngelsFox-Radio | discofox+schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Oldenburg Eins (oeins) | local radio | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Vechta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackerbürgerhaus aus dem Jahre 1843 | ||||
| Altes Hälterhaus | ||||
| Bredemeyers Hof | ||||
| Dr. Helmut-Ottenjann-Halle | ||||
| Druckereimuseum | ||||
| Dümmer Vogelschau | ||||
| Dümmer-Museum Lembruch | ||||
| Fliegerhorst Ahlhorn | ||||
| Fliegerhorst Ahlhorn | ||||
| Freiradmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Aschen | ||||
| Heimatverein Bakum e.V. | ||||
| Heimatverein Visbek e.V. | ||||
| Industrie Museum Lohne | ||||
| Landleben Austellung | ||||
| Landmaschinen Dauerausstellung | ||||
| Moortunnel | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum | ||||
| Museum im Zeughaus | ||||
| Museumsdorf Cloppenburg | ||||
| Ostdeutsche Heimat- und Trachtenstuben | ||||
| Schweger Mühle | ||||
| Selingsmühle | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Urgeschichtliches Zentrum Wildeshausen |
Libraries in Vechta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei Barnstorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Cappeln | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei St. Catharina | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei St. Viktor | 0.0 | |||||
| CAG-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Evangelische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| kath. öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Georg | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei St. Gertrud | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek Diepholz | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei St. Bonifatius | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Wildeshausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentlicher Bücherschrank | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrheim Kroge | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Benedikt Bücherei, Visbek | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Jacobus Bücherei Lutten | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Vechta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wochenmarkt Vechta |
Hotels in Vechta
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Vechta
41 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Vechta
18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Vechta
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Vechta
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Vechta
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Vechta
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Vechta
8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Vechta
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Vechta
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Vechta
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vechta
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vechta
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Vechta
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Vechta
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Vechta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TH Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Vechta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Vechta
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen Airport | BRE | Large Airport |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | Large Airport |
| Diepholz Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Atterheide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohmte-Bad Essen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bückeburg-Weinberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colnrade Ultralight Field | - | Small Airport |
| Damme Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Donstorf UL | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Achmer | - | Small Airport |
| Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Große Höhe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hellingst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hüttenbusch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Karlshöfen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Melle-Grönegau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Osterholz-Scharmbeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta | - | Small Airport |
| Porta Westfalica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Quakenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Westerenger Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Westerstede-Felde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Vechta
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Vechta | |
| Poststelle der Universität Vechta |
Treatment Centers in Vechta
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Fachklinik St. Marienstift | ||
| Fachklinik St. Vitus | ||
| Pro Vita | ||
| REHA- und Sportmedizinisches Zentrum Cloppenburg |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vechta
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Auferstehungskirche | |
| Baitul Qadir Mosque | |
| Dominkanerkonvent „Maria de Victoria“ | |
| Fatih Sultan Camii | |
| Franziskuskapelle | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Kirche am Campus | |
| Klosterkirche der evangelisch-lutherischen Kirchengemeinde Vechta | |
| Klosterkirche Füchtel | |
| Maria Frieden | |
| Sankt Georg | |
| Seekenkapelle | |
| St. Jacobus Kirche | |
| St. Marien | |
| Sultanahmet Merkez Moschee | |
| Theresienkapelle |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Vechta
What is the population of Vechta?
Vechta has a population of 29,729 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 732 people per square mile, spread across 40.6 square miles.
Is Vechta expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,737, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $109,400 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $547 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Vechta?
Vechta has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.2 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Vechta?
There are 1,159 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Vechta?
The median home value in Vechta is $109,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $547. The homeownership rate is 46.3%.