Wirges
City in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Overview
Wirges is a charming small town in the Westerwald region of Rhineland-Palatinate, known for its friendly atmosphere, local traditions, and lush surrounding landscapes. The town is a gateway to rural Germany, providing a tranquil base for exploring forests and historic sites.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Rhineland-Palatinate
Population
5,703
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.47°, 7.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,755
Local Cost
$1,140
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
60
English
65
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
0.7°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-18.6°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
785 mm
Internet Speed
128 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
7
Parks
3
Transport
51
Walk Score
51
Footways
102.0
Airport
SGE
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 24 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 56/100.