Esens

Esens is a municipality in Lower Saxony located in East Frisia near the North Sea coast. It functions as an administrative center for the surrounding region and sits within a flat, agricultural landscape typical of northern Germany.

Esens developed as an important settlement in East Frisia and became an administrative center over time. The town is connected to notable figures like astronomer David Fabricius, who conducted celestial observations here.

Religious statistics from 2011 indicate that Esens maintains a strong Protestant presence, with 67 percent of residents following this Christian denomination.

The town is easily reached by car or public transport and has a clear layout with a central commercial area. Visitors will find all necessary services and facilities you would expect in an administrative center.

The gender distribution in Esens shows a higher number of female residents, with 3,935 women compared to 3,492 men according to 2022 data.

Location: Esens

Location: Wittmund

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

Shares border with: Neuharlingersiel, Stedesdorf, Moorweg, Holtgast

Website: https://esens.de

GPS coordinates: 53.64694,7.61278

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:02