Oberkirn
A community guide to Oberkirn in Rhineland-Palatinate, Deutschland.
- Population
- 364 residents
- Region
- Rhineland-Palatinate
- Country
- Deutschland
- Coordinates
- 49.8833, 7.3667
Geography and location
Oberkirn sits at approximate coordinates 49.8833 latitude and 7.3667 longitude within Rhineland-Palatinate. The terrain and natural features around Oberkirn reflect those typical of its part of Deutschland, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Rhineland-Palatinate road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Overview
Oberkirn is a populated place in Rhineland-Palatinate, Deutschland. The community supports 364 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Rhineland-Palatinate. Its position within the broader regional network gives Oberkirn a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Economy and services
The economy of Oberkirn reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Rhineland-Palatinate. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Rhineland-Palatinate and Deutschland. Businesses based in Oberkirn draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.