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Apen

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Apen is a fourth-order administrative division in Lower Saxony, Germany with 12,118 inhabitants, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Barssel, 6 km to the south. The national capital Berlin is about 390 km to the east. The nearest airport is Airfield Leer Papenburg, 21 km away.

Also known as: 03451001

Overview

Apen is municipality of Germany — DE Gemeinde im Landkreis Ammerland in Niedersachsen (Deutschland).

It is located in Ammerland, Germany.

The population is about 12,359 (2023).

It covers about 77 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 3 metre.

Also known as: DE Nordloh, Godensholt

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Ammerland
  • Area 77 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    53° 13' 34" N, 7° 44' 56" E
  • Elevation DEM: 5 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 12,118
  • Pop. Density 242 p/km²
  • Built-up 13.4%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

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03451001

Weather in Apen

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

Now 2.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 8.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 174 W/m2.

Temperature
2.9 C
Wind
0.2 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.8 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 2.9 0.2 283 94 1,013.8 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 8.7 1.2 197 72 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 174.2 n/a
12h 4.4 2.0 153 91 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 94 95.3 n/a
18h 4.0 2.8 117 91 1,009.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 3.7 2.8 87 84 1,005.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 7.8 2.9 47 61 1,004.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 110.1 n/a
36h 3.4 1.8 37 81 1,002.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 74.3 n/a
42h 2.7 2.5 265 89 1,001.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Thursday 5.3 3.1 274 84 999.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
54h 9.4 7.2 295 54 999.5 0.18 / 0.18 46 140.4 n/a
60h 4.3 4.3 285 68 999.9 0.06 / 0.24 5 90.9 n/a
66h 4.8 5.9 301 75 1,001.9 0.33 / 0.57 74 0.0 n/a
Friday 5.1 6.7 296 70 1,004.2 0.62 / 1.19 8 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Apen?
Now 2.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 8.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 174 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 Apen today?
Sunrise around 07:42 and sunset around 16:43 (local time). Day length about 9h 01m.
What is the local time in Apen?
Local time is 15:57. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Apen?
Apen is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Apen?
Population about 12,118.
What is the elevation of Apen?
DEM 5 m.
Where is Apen located?
It is at 53.22620, 7.74890 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Apen in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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