Penkun
City in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Overview
Penkun is a small, historic town in northeastern Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Renowned for its medieval castle and proximity to the Polish border, it offers a peaceful retreat amidst nature and rural charm. The town's picturesque scenery and relaxed pace make it an excellent destination for travelers seeking tranquility.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Population
1,756
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.30°, 14.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,195
Local Cost
$770
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
55
English
45
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
18.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
-24.3°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
643 mm
Internet Speed
218 Mbps
Upload
251 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 69/100.