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Wittmund, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Wittmund is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 21,355. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
21,355 Population 236/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
31.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,692 Median Income
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Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,692 median income
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $460/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population21,355
Density236/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,692

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,000
Rent$460
Ownership60.9%
Housing Units8,542

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain31.3 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population21,355
Population Density236 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates53.5768°, 7.7757°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.3 inches (795 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$28,692

About Wittmund

Wittmund is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 21,355. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Wittmund is $28,692, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 833 business establishments.

Income: Wittmund vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$28,692
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)833

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wittmund is $92,000, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $460 (60% below the national average of $1,163). 60.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 8,542 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,000
67% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$460
60% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.9%
Owner-Occupied60.9%
Renter-Occupied39.1%
Housing Units8,542

Property Tax

Climate in Wittmund

Wittmund has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 859 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.5°C / 37°F 0.2° / 4.8° 75.0
Feb 3.1°C / 38°F 0.4° / 5.8° 60.8
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 1.7° / 8.8° 55.0
Apr 8.7°C / 48°F 4.5° / 12.9° 36.0
May 12.3°C / 54°F 8.1° / 16.5° 54.6
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 11.3° / 19.5° 71.9
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 13.8° / 21.6° 89.5
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 14.1° / 22.3° 95.4
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10.8° / 18° 78.9
Oct 10°C / 50°F 6.8° / 13.2° 80.0
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 3.1° / 8° 80.8
Dec 2.8°C / 37°F 0.7° / 5° 81.5
Wittmund experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area90.3 sq mi (234.0 km²)
Population Density236/sq mi
Coordinates53.5768°N, 7.7757°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 141 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 141 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 92 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 85 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 148 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 136 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 79 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 73 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 139 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 81 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 121 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 96 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 85 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 102 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 105 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in

Wittmund has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Wittmund

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schule an der Lessingstraße - Förderschule
Alexander-von-Humboldt-Schule (Gebäude II)
Finkenburgschule
Alexander-von-Humboldt-Schule (Gebäude I)
Berufsbildene Schulen
Alexander-von-Humboldt-Schule
Verlässliche Grundschule Leerhafe/Ardorf - Schulstandort Ardorf
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Radio Stations near Wittmund

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nordseewelle (Ostfriesland) pop, regional radio MP3
A Passing Feeling alternative, indie MP3 128 kbps
Radio 21 Oldenburg rock MP3
Radio Jade community radio, regional radio AAC 32 kbps
Oldenburg Eins (oeins) local radio MP3 192 kbps
New Wave (RU) поп-музыка MP3 128 kbps
New Wave - BestNet Radio (US) new wave MP3 128 kbps
Wattwerker MP3 128 kbps
Prog Rock Station - laut.fm progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Wattwerker MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nordseewelle (new) MP3
Radio Nordseewelle (Friesland & Wilhelmshaven) pop, regional radio MP3
Radio Nordseewelle MP3

Museums in Wittmund

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Pastorei (Deutsches Sielhafenmuseum)
alter Rettungsschuppen 2
August-Gottschalk-Haus
Ausstellung Alte Rettungsgeräte
Automobilmuseum Topolino
Brauereimuseum
Eingang und Fehnkneipe
Erinnerungsort ehemalige Synagoge in Neustadtgödens
Feuerwehr - Museum
Feuerwehrmuseum Jever
Getreuen- und Bismarckmuseum
Getreuen- und Bismarckmuseum
Groot Hus (Deutsches Sielhafenmuseum)
GröschlerHaus
Gruseleum
Heimatkundliches Museum Friedeburg
Heimatmuseum Neuenburg
Historische Rettungsstation Harlesiel (Deutsches Sielhafenmuseum)
Historische Schmiede
Historischer Rettungsschuppen
Inselmuseum
Inselmuseum "Alter Leuchtturm"
Krimimuseum
Kurioses Muschelmuseum
Küsteum
Landwirtschaftsmuseum
Leben am Meer
Museum im Landrichterhaus Neustadtgödens
Museumskutter GEBRÜDER AZ:5
Nationalpark-Haus Carolinensiel
Nationalpark-Haus Wattenmeer
Nationalpark-Haus Wittbülten
Nordwestdeutsches Schulmuseum Zetel-Bohlenbergerfeld
Oldtimerfeuerwehr Neuenburg mit Feuergarten und Wasserpark
Oll Reef Hus
Ostfriesen Bräu
Phänomania
Robert von Zeppelin- und Fliegermuseum Wittmund
Schloss Jever
Schlossmuseum Jever
Skulpturengarten
Torf- und Siedlungsmuseum
Vogelwärterhaus
Wattenhuus

Libraries in Wittmund

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücher-Zelle0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei der Gemeinde Bockhorn0.0
Bücherei Horumersiel0.0
Evangelische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Sande0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Mediathek Zetel0.0
Stadtarchiv Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Wiesmoor0.0
Stadtbücherei Esens0.0
Stadtbücherei Jever0.0
Stadtbücherei Schortens0.0
Stadtbücherei Schortens0.0
Strandbücherei Schillig0.0

Farmers Markets in Wittmund

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Am Markt
Bauern- und Wochenmarkt
Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Neuharlingersiel

Hotels in Wittmund

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Rademacher
Ringhotel Residenz Wittmund

Restaurants in Wittmund

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akropolis
Asia Wok
Athen Restaurant
Bistro am Markt/ La Bella
Dat Ossi Hus
Die Mühle
Gaststätte Müller Ardorf
Harle - Stübchen
Hilgensteen
Hof von Hannover
LA VITA
Le Bistro
Luigi's Restaurante Palermo
Pizzeria Leerhafe
Pizzeria Wittmund

Cafes in Wittmund

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ankerplatz
B42 Café
Bäckerei Konditorei Ulfers Eden
Bojert
Die Bohnenbrüder
Freizeistätte& Café Pütt
Werkstattladen Bumerang

Cinemas in Wittmund

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Erotisches Kaufhaus und Kino

Theme Parks in Wittmund

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Naturschutzhof Wittmunder Wald

Dentists in Wittmund

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Dörte Gebelein Dr. Stephan Gebelein
Dr. med. dent. Klaus Halbach

Veterinaries in Wittmund

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. E. Hofmann
Jasmin Rath
Tierarztpraxis W. B. Janssen

Gas Stations in Wittmund

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aral
Autogastankstelle
Avia
Score
SCORE
Tankstelle HarleCenter
wiro

Banks in Wittmund

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Postbank Finanzberatung
Raiffeisen-Volksbank eG
Raiffeisenbank
Sparkasse LeerWittmund
Sparkasse Wittmund

Gyms in Wittmund

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

clever fit
redfit

Stadiums & Teams in Wittmund

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Wittmund

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wittmundhafen Air BaseMedium Airport
Alte Ems AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup AirfieldSmall Airport
Baltrum AirportBMRSmall Airport
Barßel AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohlenbergerfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Brockzetel Glider FieldSmall Airport
Colnrade Ultralight FieldSmall Airport
Emden AirportEMESmall Airport
Flugplatz Leer-PapenburgSmall Airport
Ganderkesee Atlas AirfieldSmall Airport
Harlesiel AirfieldSmall Airport
Helgoland-Düne AirportHGLSmall Airport
JadeWeser AirportWVNSmall Airport
Juist AirportJUISmall Airport
Langeoog AirportLGOSmall Airport
Norden-Norddeich AirportNODSmall Airport
Norderney AirportNRDSmall Airport
Oldenburg-Hatten AirfieldSmall Airport
Oostwold AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinberg in Surwold Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Varrelbusch AirfieldVACSmall Airport
Wangerooge AirportAGESmall Airport
Westerstede-Felde AirfieldSmall Airport
Wiefelstede-Conneforde AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Wittmund

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL Paketshop 418
DHL Paketshop 707
GLS
Postfiliale 531

Treatment Centers in Wittmund

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AWO Lotte-Lemke-Haus - Gesundheitszentrum der AWO für Mütter und Kinder
DRK Villa Kunterbunt Wangerooge
Mutter & Kind-Klinik Horumersie
Mutter & Kind-Klinik Horumersiel
Mutter & Kind-Klinik Horumersiel
Mutter Kind Klinik St. Willehad
Wangerland Reha

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wittmund

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ardorfer Kirche
Blersumer Kirche
Cäcilien- und Margarethenkirche
Friedhofskapelle
Königreichssaal Jehovas Zeugen
Maria-Magdalena-Kirche
St. Bonifatius
St. Nicolai Kirche
St.-Dionysius-Kirche
St.-Georg-Kirche Eggelingen

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 Wittmund

What is the population of Wittmund?

Wittmund has a population of 21,355 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 236 people per square mile, spread across 90.3 square miles.

Is Wittmund expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,692, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $460 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Wittmund?

Wittmund has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wittmund?

There are 833 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wittmund?

The median home value in Wittmund is $92,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $460. The homeownership rate is 60.9%.

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