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Selfkant

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Selfkant is a fourth-order administrative division in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with 10,786 inhabitants, at 50 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sittard, 4 km to the west. The national capital Berlin is about 540 km to the east. The nearest airport is NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, 11 km away.

Also known as: 05370024

Overview

Selfkant is municipality of Germany — DE westlichste Gemeinde der Bundesrepublik Deutschland im Kreis Heinsberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen.

It is located in Heinsberg, Germany.

The population is about 10,626 (2023).

It covers about 42 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 69 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Heinsberg
  • Area 42 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    51° 1' 0" N, 5° 55' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 50 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 10,786
  • Pop. Density 3 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.5%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

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05370024

Weather in Selfkant

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

Now 6.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 9.3 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 179 W/m2.

Temperature
6.3 C
Wind
2.6 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,029.9 hPa
Clouds
74 %
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 6.3 2.6 17 97 1,029.9 - / 0.00 74 0.0 n/a
6h 7.6 3.0 95 78 1,029.1 0.11 / 0.11 100 0.0 n/a
12h 9.3 6.3 79 52 1,029.7 0.00 / 0.02 27 178.6 n/a
18h 5.8 5.0 78 63 1,030.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 129.2 n/a
Tomorrow 4.1 4.6 61 73 1,030.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
30h 2.8 4.0 63 81 1,030.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
36h 10.8 6.9 77 57 1,028.6 0.00 / 0.00 30 222.0 n/a
42h 6.3 4.5 71 76 1,028.3 0.00 / 0.00 50 127.2 n/a
Thursday 4.5 4.2 70 83 1,028.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
54h 2.3 3.3 69 91 1,027.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
60h 9.5 5.2 95 61 1,026.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 216.7 n/a
66h 5.9 2.9 106 80 1,026.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 131.1 n/a
Friday 3.9 2.4 93 88 1,025.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Selfkant?
Now 6.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 9.3 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 179 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 Selfkant today?
Sunrise around 07:30 and sunset around 17:09 (local time). Day length about 9h 39m.
What is the local time in Selfkant?
Local time is 10:00. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Selfkant?
Selfkant is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Selfkant?
Population about 10,786.
What is the elevation of Selfkant?
DEM 50 m.
Where is Selfkant located?
It is at 51.01667, 5.91667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Selfkant in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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