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Papenburg
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Papenburg is a picturesque canal town in Lower Saxony, Germany, known for its unique waterways, historic shipbuilding tradition, and charming old-world architecture. The city offers a blend of maritime history and relaxed, scenic living, making it a pleasant stop for travelers exploring northern Germany.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
38,841
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.08°, 7.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
84
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,915
Local Cost
$1,180
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
72
English
60
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
2.2°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-17.7°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
771 mm
Internet Speed
120 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
3
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EME
Distance
37 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 20 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 74/100.
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