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Ponitz

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Ponitz is a fourth-order administrative division in Thuringia, Germany with 1,407 inhabitants, at 258 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Meerane, 2 km to the east. The national capital Berlin is about 200 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Altenburg Nobitz, 16 km away.

Also known as: 16077039

Overview

Ponitz is municipality of Germany — DE Gemeinde im Landkreis Altenburger Land in Thüringen, Deutschland.

It is located in DE Erfüllende Gemeinde Gößnitz, Germany.

The population is about 1,479 (2023).

It covers about 17 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 223 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in DE Erfüllende Gemeinde Gößnitz
  • Area 17 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    50° 51' 0" N, 12° 26' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 258 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,407
  • Pop. Density 214 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.5%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

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16077039

Weather in Ponitz

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

Now 10.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 17.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 253 W/m2.

Temperature
10.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (319 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,029.8 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 1.1 319 72 1,029.8 - / 0.00 87 0.0 n/a
6h 7.7 2.1 188 84 1,029.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
12h 8.2 2.6 200 85 1,028.4 0.00 / 0.00 80 0.7 n/a
18h 17.2 2.6 233 52 1,026.3 0.00 / 0.00 98 253.2 n/a
Tomorrow 11.7 2.4 195 72 1,025.7 0.00 / 0.00 93 130.7 n/a
30h 9.3 2.9 190 81 1,024.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
36h 8.6 2.8 187 76 1,023.7 0.00 / 0.00 97 0.6 n/a
42h 19.9 4.2 221 38 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 90 335.2 n/a
Friday 13.0 3.0 203 65 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.00 97 160.4 n/a
54h 10.9 2.7 204 76 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
60h 10.7 1.9 279 79 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.4 n/a
66h 10.5 3.5 331 96 1,020.3 0.31 / 0.31 100 50.0 n/a
Saturday 10.0 3.0 349 96 1,021.8 0.83 / 1.14 100 6.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponitz?
Now 10.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 17.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 253 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 Ponitz today?
Sunrise around 07:31 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 10h 49m.
What is the local time in Ponitz?
Local time is 02:47. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ponitz?
Ponitz is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Ponitz?
Population about 1,407.
What is the elevation of Ponitz?
DEM 258 m.
Where is Ponitz located?
It is at 50.85000, 12.43333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponitz in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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