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Profile ID:
SI-40446
Integrated municipality of Hesel
District:
Population:
11,151
(As of: Dec 31, 2024)
Employment rate:
61.6 %
(As of: Jun 30, 2025)
Homepage:
Facts & Figures
Population²:
| Total | Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inhabitants: | 11,151 | 5,560 (49.9 %) | 5,591 (50.1 %) |
| As of: Dec 31, 2024 | |||
| Age structure: |
Population density²:
| Inhabitants/km²: | 132.2 | |
| As of: Dec 31, 2024 | ||
Economic strength²:
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€ per inhabitant (District of Leer) |
National comparison (Germany=100 %) |
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|---|---|---|
| Gross domestic product 2023: | 34,971 | 70 % |
|
€ per employed person (District of Leer) |
National comparison (Germany=100 %) |
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|---|---|---|
| Gross value added 2023 | ||
| - Production sector: | 80,169 | 76 % |
| - Service sector: | 71,017 | 93 % |
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€ per inhabitant (Integrated municipality of Hesel) |
State comparison (State=100 %) |
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|---|---|---|
| Net revenue from local business tax 2024: | 674.53 | 95 % |
| Municipal share of income tax 2024: | 387.31 | 73 % |
Employment³:
| Total | Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons: | 2,056 | 820 (39.9 %) | 1,236 (60.1 %) |
| Change over previous year: | -85 (-4.0 %) | ||
| Employment rate: | 61.6 % | ||
| As of: Jun 30, 2025 | |||
| Employed persons acc. to economic sectors: |
| In-commuters | Out-commuters | Balance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuters: | 1,345 | 3,643 | -2,298 |
| As of: Jun 30, 2025 | |||
Infrastructure
Educational institutions²:
| Schools of general education 2024 (Integrated municipality of Hesel) | |
| Elementary schools: | 3 |
| Secondary schools (Oberschulen): | 1 |
| Vocational schools 2024 (District of Leer) | |
| Vocational schools: | 7 |
| Vocational technical schools: | 5 |
| Technical secondary schools: | 2 |
| Vocational grammar schools: | 2 |
| Colleges: | 3 |
| Other educational facilities¹: | * Day nurseries: 2 (Hesel and Holtland) * Kindergarten: 3 (Brinkum, Holtland and Neukamperfehn) (www.rathaus.hesel.de/Einrichtungen/Kindertagesstaetten) General schools 2022 (joint municipality of Hesel) * Elementary school: 3 (https://rathaus.hesel.de/Einrichtungen/Grundschulen) * Secondary and intermediate school: 1 (https://www.schuleklosterbarthe.de/index.php) * Secondary schools: 1 (https://www.schuleklosterbarthe.de/index.php) * Vocational schools 2022 (Leer district) * Vocational schools: 7 * Vocational schools: 4 * Technical colleges: 2 * Vocational grammar schools: 2 * Technical colleges: 3 Secondary schools such as grammar schools and vocational schools can be found in the district town of Leer (15 km) (https://www.landkreis-leer.de/Themen/Schule-Bildung/Schulen/) * Swimming pool: 1 (www.schwimmbad.hesel.de) * Library: 2 (https://rathaus.hesel.de/Einrichtungen/Buechereien) * VHS Leer branch (https://www.vhs-leer.de/aussenstelle-hesel/) * Sports halls: 3 (https://rathaus.hesel.de/Einrichtungen/Sporthallen) * Sports school Ostfriesland (https://www.sportjugend-ostfriesland.de/) * Free music school (https://www.musikschule.info/hesel/) |
Health care¹:
| General practitioners: | 3 |
| Dentists: | 3 |
| Other medical health facilities: | * Veterinarians: 2 * Naturopaths: 3 * Physiotherapy practices: 3 * Pharmacy: 1 * Lutheran retirement home: 1 * Gerontopsychiatric care center Diakoniestation: 1 * Domestic nursing service Hospitals in Leer (15 km) and Aurich (20 km) |
Leisure/culture/sport¹:
| Leisure facilities: | * Variety of courses in the areas of cultural education, health and languages (https://www.vhs-leer.de/aussenstelle-hesel/) * Local history and tourist association, friends of historic combustion engines (http://www.fhv-hesel.de/) * Trade association (https://www.spillwarkers-hesel.de/veranstaltungen-in-hesel-und-netzwerk-hesel/) * Tourism association (https://www.urlaubsregion-hesel.de/) * Housewives' clubs, running groups, hiking groups, sports clubs with various divisions (soccer, handball, volleyball, athletics, boßeln (East Frisian folk sport), gymnastics, back training and much more) * Swimming club (https://www.schwimmverein-hesel.de/) * Shooting club (https://www.schuetzenverein-hesel.de/) * Riding and driving club (https://www.rufhesel.de/) * Caravan site (https://www.urlaubsregion-hesel.de/Uebernachten/Reisemobilstellplatz) * Sports school Ostfriesland https://www.sportjugend-ostfriesland.de/ * Free music school https://www.musikschule.info/hesel/ |
| Cultural facilities: | * Archaeological exhibition "Villa Popken" * Stikelkamp Estate (https://www.ostfriesland.travel/orte/landkreis-leer/hesel/sehenswuerdigkeiten-und-attraktionen-in-hesel) |
| Sport facilities: | * Playgrounds: 28 * Sports fields: 6 * Sports halls: 3 * Tennis facilities with a total of 7 courts: 3 * Swimming pool: 1 * Outdoor sports facility: 1 * Shooting range: 1 * Riding hall: 1 * Sports school Ostfriesland * Athletics |
Living space¹:
| Price of residential building land: | 30.00 - 80.00 €/m² |
Transport¹:
| Comment on the transport infrastructure: | Located directly on the B 436 with the entrances "Wehrden" and "Am großen Stein". From there, there is a direct connection via the B 72 to Aurich/Wittmund and via the B 436 to Wilhelmshaven. The highways 28 and 31 can be reached in a few minutes. A 28: Junction 2 (Leer-Ost) in the direction of the Ruhr area (A 31) and the Netherlands (A 280/E 22). A 28: Junction 3 (Filsum) in the direction of Oldenburg, Bremen, Hamburg. A 31: Junction 8 (Veenhusen) in the direction of the seaport of Emden. Further highway connection via the B 72 to the A 1 - junction 63 Cloppenburg. |
Location
Location description¹:
Are you looking for a conveniently located commercial property at favorable conditions? Then you've come to the right place. We offer you fully developed and immediately available plots of land that can be subdivided as required with the best ground conditions. We also offer flexible support - even at weekends - quick access and attractive conditions.
Thanks to our central location, you can be on the coast, in the Netherlands, in Emsland, in Wilhelmshaven or in Oldenburg in less than an hour's drive.
In the member municipalities of Brinkum, Firrel, Hesel and Neukamperfehn, a total of 68.37 hectares have been designated as industrial sites, where companies from various sectors have settled. In Hesel and the surrounding area, highly qualified employees are available for almost all sectors. The above-average potential of homeowners ensures low fluctuation. Sufficient building land at attractive conditions is available both in Hesel and in the member municipalities of the joint municipality.
The retail trade in Hesel offers a comprehensive basic supply with a corresponding selection. Private capital goods requirements can be met locally. The joint municipality offers its employees an attractive environment:
The district town of Leer, the doll's house on the Ems and Leda rivers with the best preserved old town and shopping mile, is a nearby center. The old royal seat of Aurich is almost on Hesel's doorstep. The North Sea coast with the East Frisian Islands and the "Ocean Wave" adventure pool in Norddeich can be reached in 45 minutes by car. The seaport of Emden with the famous art gallery founded by Henri Nannen, the Delft with museum ships and an attractive city center is only a stone's throw away. Papenburg with the world-famous Meyer shipyard, Groningen in Holland and Oldenburg can also be reached quickly via the highways.
A large number of clubs in the joint municipality offer the opportunity for active leisure activities. For recreation and relaxation, the state forest "Kloster-Barthe" or "Gut Stikelkamp" are right on the doorstep.
Simply ask for our free business brochure.
Thanks to our central location, you can be on the coast, in the Netherlands, in Emsland, in Wilhelmshaven or in Oldenburg in less than an hour's drive.
In the member municipalities of Brinkum, Firrel, Hesel and Neukamperfehn, a total of 68.37 hectares have been designated as industrial sites, where companies from various sectors have settled. In Hesel and the surrounding area, highly qualified employees are available for almost all sectors. The above-average potential of homeowners ensures low fluctuation. Sufficient building land at attractive conditions is available both in Hesel and in the member municipalities of the joint municipality.
The retail trade in Hesel offers a comprehensive basic supply with a corresponding selection. Private capital goods requirements can be met locally. The joint municipality offers its employees an attractive environment:
The district town of Leer, the doll's house on the Ems and Leda rivers with the best preserved old town and shopping mile, is a nearby center. The old royal seat of Aurich is almost on Hesel's doorstep. The North Sea coast with the East Frisian Islands and the "Ocean Wave" adventure pool in Norddeich can be reached in 45 minutes by car. The seaport of Emden with the famous art gallery founded by Henri Nannen, the Delft with museum ships and an attractive city center is only a stone's throw away. Papenburg with the world-famous Meyer shipyard, Groningen in Holland and Oldenburg can also be reached quickly via the highways.
A large number of clubs in the joint municipality offer the opportunity for active leisure activities. For recreation and relaxation, the state forest "Kloster-Barthe" or "Gut Stikelkamp" are right on the doorstep.
Simply ask for our free business brochure.
Collection rates¹:
| Local business tax: | 355 - 440 % |
| Local property tax A: | 348 - 495 % |
| Local property tax B: | 366 - 495 % |
Business promotion schemes¹:
If you would like to know if there is a possibility of financial support or funding for your project or if you would like to receive further information, please contact us.
To create new jobs and to carry out preparatory activities for investment, the District of Leer gives grants to small businesses, for example, with the financial participation of the Integrated Municipality of Hesel in its capacity as a district member local authority.
To create new jobs and to carry out preparatory activities for investment, the District of Leer gives grants to small businesses, for example, with the financial participation of the Integrated Municipality of Hesel in its capacity as a district member local authority.
Major companies¹:
| Company: | Fenster- u. Türenwerk Schröder GmbH |
| Branch(es): | Fabrication of windows and doors made of plastic and wood, winter gardens |
| Link: | http://www.fenster-schroeder.de |
| Company: | Dachdecker Einkauf Nordwest |
| Branch(es): | Building materials |
| Link: | http://www.denw.de |
| Company: | KuPro GmbH - Kunststoffprofile u. -platten |
| Branch(es): | Plastic products |
| Link: | http://www.kunststoffprodukte.de |
| Company: | BauCon - Baumhöfer Container |
| Branch(es): | Sale, rental, equipping of containers |
| Link: | http://www.baucon.com/ |
Further information about resident companies:
Industryhttp://www.hesel.de
http://www.hesel.deMap
Business Sites in this location¹:
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Contact
Contact:
Samtgemeinde Hesel
Rathausstraße 14
26835 Hesel
26835 Hesel
| Phone: | +49 4950 39-0 |
| Fax: | +49 4950 39-39 |
| Homepage: | http://www.hesel.de |
| E-mail: |  |
Contact partner:
Mr. Joachim Duin, First joint municipal council
Phone: +49 4950 39-35
E-mail:
| Sources: | ¹ | Own Survey (Last update on Jun 9, 2026) |
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LSNhttp://www.statistik.niedersachsen.de/ - Niedersachsen State Statistical Office, State Statistical Office of Bremen http://www.statistik.bremen.de/ (As of: date specified)
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Statistics from the German Federal Employment Agencyhttp://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de/ (As of: date specified), Note on Data Use http:/ |
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| The statistical data have been updated to include the most recent available figures on May 13, 2026 |
