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Brechen

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Brechen is a fourth-order administrative division in Hesse, Germany with 6,321 inhabitants, at 171 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Villmar, 4 km to the north. The national capital Berlin is about 435 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Wiesbaden Airport, 35 km away.

Also known as: 06533002

Overview

Brechen is municipality in Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg in Hesse, Germany — DE hessische Gemeinde im Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg.

It is located in Limburg-Weilburg, Germany.

Established in 1971-00-00.

The population is about 6,411 (2023).

It covers about 25 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 179 metre.

Also known as: DE Brechen (Hessen)

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Locator map Brechen in LM.svg

Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Limburg-Weilburg
  • Area 25 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    50° 21' 22" N, 8° 11' 25" E
  • Elevation DEM: 171 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 6,321
  • Pop. Density 697 p/km²
  • Built-up 6.4%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

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06533002

Weather in Brechen

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

Now 7.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 17.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 289 W/m2.

Temperature
7.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (180 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,027.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 7.7 1.0 180 92 1,027.7 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 17.4 2.1 212 43 1,026.2 0.00 / 0.00 75 288.6 n/a
12h 11.2 1.5 167 67 1,025.0 0.00 / 0.00 10 200.6 n/a
18h 9.3 1.0 139 79 1,024.1 0.00 / 0.00 64 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 8.0 1.4 155 88 1,023.0 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
30h 19.4 3.0 198 50 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 326.9 n/a
36h 13.8 1.3 224 81 1,019.2 0.00 / 0.00 97 195.2 n/a
42h 11.8 4.1 294 91 1,020.7 0.01 / 0.01 100 0.0 n/a
Saturday 9.4 3.5 337 94 1,022.6 1.76 / 1.77 100 0.0 n/a
54h 12.9 4.9 354 60 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.42 56 216.3 n/a
60h 8.0 2.0 344 79 1,024.9 0.00 / 0.07 35 136.6 n/a
66h 4.6 1.6 333 95 1,025.2 0.00 / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
Sunday 4.6 1.5 9 94 1,025.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Brechen?
Now 7.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 17.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 289 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 Brechen today?
Sunrise around 07:48 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 10h 49m.
What is the local time in Brechen?
Local time is 14:41. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Brechen?
Brechen is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Brechen?
Population about 6,321.
What is the elevation of Brechen?
DEM 171 m.
Where is Brechen located?
It is at 50.35599, 8.19022 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Brechen in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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