Barby
City in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Overview
Barby is a charming small town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, situated at the confluence of the Elbe and Saale rivers. Known for its medieval roots, picturesque market square, and proximity to natural reserves, Barby offers tranquil rural beauty and fascinating historical sites.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony-Anhalt
Population
8,023
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.97°, 11.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,408
Local Cost
$837
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
65
English
45
Temperature
9.7°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
0.6°C
Record High
37.5°C
Record Low
-21.1°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
589 mm
Internet Speed
41 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
49
Walk Score
49
Footways
97.0
Airport
KOQ
Distance
27 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 4 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 72/100.