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Wangelau, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Wangelau is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 231. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
231 Population 32/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$32,203 Median Income
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,203 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,200 home value, $476/mo rent

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People

Population231
Density32/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,203

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,200
Rent$476
Ownership66.3%
Housing Units92

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population231
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates53.4500°, 10.5500°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation38.4 inches (976 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.7 inches (42 cm)
Median Household Income$32,203

About Wangelau

Wangelau is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 231. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Wangelau is $32,203, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 9 business establishments.

Income: Wangelau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$32,203
57% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)9

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wangelau is $95,200, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $476 (59% below the national average of $1,163). 66.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 92 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,200
66% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$476
59% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.3%
Owner-Occupied66.3%
Renter-Occupied33.7%
Housing Units92

Property Tax

Climate in Wangelau

Wangelau has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 651 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.3°C / 34°F -0.9° / 3.5° 55.1
Feb 2°C / 36°F -0.7° / 4.7° 43.8
Mar 4.7°C / 40°F 1° / 8.4° 46.6
Apr 9.1°C / 48°F 4.1° / 14.1° 37.4
May 13.2°C / 56°F 7.8° / 18.5° 51.8
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 10.9° / 21.5° 62.5
Jul 18.6°C / 65°F 13.4° / 23.9° 78.3
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 13.3° / 23.6° 66.0
Sep 14.7°C / 58°F 10.2° / 19.2° 51.5
Oct 10°C / 50°F 6.4° / 13.5° 51.7
Nov 5.1°C / 41°F 2.7° / 7.5° 48.8
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F 0.1° / 4.3° 57.1
Wangelau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates53.4500°N, 10.5500°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above Germany avg
Snowfall 16.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 141 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 22 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 142 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in

Wangelau has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Wangelau

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Zusa OGG
Volkseigener Rundfunk Sachsen soul MP3 320 kbps
Radio Karl-Marx-Stadt electronic MP3 64 kbps
Radio Zusa OGG
Dancefox Radio international MP3
Radio Zusa OGG 128 kbps
Radio PSR LEIPZIG emo MP3
Radio Zusa MP3 192 kbps
Oldiefans - Das Original 2000er, 60er MP3 256 kbps
NDR 1 Welle Nord | Lübeck MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Wangelau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altes Rathaus
Bismarck-Museum
Brauereimuseum
Eisenbahnmuseum Lokschuppen Aumühle
Elbbergmuseum
Elbschifffahrtsmuseum
Ernst Barlach Museum
Eulenspiegelmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Fischereimuseum
Fliesenmuseum
Freiluftausstellung EinFlussReich
GeesthachtMuseum! im Krügerschen Haus
German Salt Museum
Grenzmuseum Leisterförde
Heimatmuseum
Historisches Rathaus Mölln
Kant Museum
Künstlerhaus Lauenburg
Lokschuppen Aumühle
Motoren-Museum
Mühlenmuseum
Museum Lüneburg
Opfer der NS-Psychiatrie
Ostpreußisches Landesmuseum Lüneburg
Otto-von-Bismarck-Stiftung
Priesterkate Büchen-Dorf
Stormarnsches Dorfmuseum
Textilmuseum
Vun Hus un Hoff
Zugpferdemuseum

Libraries in Wangelau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arno Surminski Gemeindebücherei Trittau0.0
Bibliothek Adendorf0.0
Bibliothek des Hereon0.0
Bibliothek OVG0.0
Bücherei Elbmarsch0.0
Bücherei Reppenstedt0.0
Büchereizentrale0.0
Bücherstube0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei Büchen0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei Büchen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Dassendorf0.0
Kinder- und Jugendbücherei0.0
Kreismedienzentrum Lüneburg0.0
Ratsbücherei0.0
Ratsbücherei Kaltenmoor0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebücherei0.0
Stadt- und Schulbücherei Lauenburg0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Geesthacht0.0
Stadtbücherei Schwarzenbek0.0
Universitätsbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Wangelau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lauenburger Wochenmarkt
Lüneburg Farmer's Market
Markt
Marktplatz Scharnebeck
Rathausplatz
Wochenmarkt Barum
Wochenmarkt Bleckede
Wochenmarkt Büchen
Wochenmarkt in Lütjensee
Wochenmarkt in Reppenstedt
Wochenmarkt Kaltenmoor
Wochenmarkt Mölln
Wochenmarkt Poggensee
Wochenmarkt Schwarzenbek

Breweries in Wangelau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Grönwohlder Hausbrauerei
Sommerbecker Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Wangelau

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Wangelau

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMLarge Airport
Faßberg Air BaseMedium Airport
Hamburg-Finkenwerder AirportXFWMedium Airport
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Boberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bobzin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fischbek AirfieldSmall Airport
Grambeker Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Hartenholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Holtorfsloh AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüchow-Rehbeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüneburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Neu-Gülze AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumünster AirportEUMSmall Airport
Sierksdorf/Hof Altona AirfieldSmall Airport
Sonderlandeplatz Meißendorf-BrunsiekSmall Airport
Teldau-Amholz AirfieldSmall Airport
Uelzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Wahlstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Worth Ultralight stripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Wangelau

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Klinik Föhrenkamp
Klinik für Geriatrie, Reha- und AHB-Klinik für Onkologie, Gynäkologie, Urologie, Pneumologie
Reha-Zentrum Mölln Klinik Hellbachtal
Rehabilitationsklinik für Psychosomatik / für pflegende Angehörige
Sprachhaus
Susannenhaus
VAMED Klinik Geesthacht
VITREA Rehaklinik Lehmrade

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Berlin

🇩🇪 About Germany

Capital Berlin
Population 82,927,922
Area 357,021 km²
GDP (USD) $4,562,207,532,490
GDP per capita $54,777
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 80.5 years
Internet users 92.5%
Urban population 81.9%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +49
TLD .de
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Germany

19 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 8 International Women's Day Internationaler Frauentag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Mariä Himmelfahrt
Sep 20 World Children's Day Weltkindertag
Oct 3 German Unity Day Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Oct 31 Reformation Day Reformationstag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 18 Repentance and Prayer Day Buß- und Bettag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Erster Weihnachtstag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Zweiter Weihnachtstag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wangelau

What is the population of Wangelau?

Wangelau has a population of 231 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.

Is Wangelau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,203, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,200 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $476 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Wangelau?

Wangelau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.4 inches, with 16.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wangelau?

There are 9 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wangelau?

The median home value in Wangelau is $95,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $476. The homeownership rate is 66.3%.

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