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Giesen
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Giesen is a small, tranquil town in Lower Saxony surrounded by gentle countryside. Known for its close-knit community and easygoing pace, it offers an authentic look at rural life just outside larger cities like Hildesheim and Hanover.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
9,747
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.20°, 9.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,813
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
70
English
50
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
17.7°C
Winter Avg
0.6°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
-19.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
740 mm
Internet Speed
136 Mbps
Upload
84 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
23
Walk Score
23
Footways
46.0
Airport
HAJ
Distance
33 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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