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Altenkirchen

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Altenkirchen is a fourth-order administrative division in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with 1,302 inhabitants, at 327 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Waldmohr, 8 km to the south. The national capital Berlin is about 545 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ramstein, 21 km away.

Also known as: 07336004

Overview

Altenkirchen is municipality in Kusel district, Germany — DE Ortsgemeinde im Landkreis Kusel, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland.

It is located in Oberes Glantal, Germany.

The population is about 1,299 (2023).

It covers about 6.44 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 297 metre.

Also known as: EO Altenkirchen (Pfalz)

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Locator map Altenkirchen in KUS.svg

Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Oberes Glantal
  • Area 6.44 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    49° 27' 0" N, 7° 19' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 327 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,302
  • Pop. Density 5 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.4%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Places in Altenkirchen

  • Altenkirchen
    seat of a fourth-order administrative division Pop: 1,410

Mountains & Terrain in Altenkirchen

Alternate Names

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07336004

Weather in Altenkirchen

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Altenkirchen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 10.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.8 to 23.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 393 W/m2.

Temperature
10.0 C
Wind
0.2 m/s SE (118 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,020.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 10.0 0.2 118 51 1,020.6 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 9.8 0.7 180 49 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 1.7 n/a
12h 23.9 1.9 231 29 1,020.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 393.3 n/a
18h 17.0 2.0 74 48 1,020.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 254.2 n/a
Tomorrow 12.7 1.5 49 50 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.00 36 0.0 n/a
30h 11.6 0.9 80 55 1,020.3 0.00 / 0.00 85 1.5 n/a
36h 25.2 2.9 195 32 1,017.9 0.00 / 0.00 93 395.2 n/a
42h 19.3 1.9 134 48 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 98 265.8 n/a
Monday 15.7 1.0 180 59 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
54h 14.7 0.4 114 68 1,019.5 0.00 / 0.00 92 1.3 n/a
60h 26.2 2.1 156 40 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 332.2 n/a
66h 20.2 2.5 83 58 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 184.9 n/a
Tuesday 17.2 2.1 52 63 1,019.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Altenkirchen?
Now 10.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.8 to 23.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 393 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Altenkirchen today?
Sunrise around 07:21 and sunset around 19:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Altenkirchen?
Local time is 12:43. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Altenkirchen?
Altenkirchen is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Altenkirchen?
Population about 1,302.
What is the elevation of Altenkirchen?
DEM 327 m.
Where is Altenkirchen located?
It is at 49.45000, 7.31667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Altenkirchen in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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