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Dating in Apen

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Apen at a glance

  • Apen has a population of about 11,000.
  • It's part of Lower Saxony.
  • Berlin, the largest city in Germany, is about 384 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Oldenburg, about 28 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Leer (23 km), Papenburg (31 km) and Aurich (35 km).

Where to meet in Apen

In a small place like Apen, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Oldenburg, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Apen: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Apen?

Within 50 km of Apen there are 48 towns and cities — Oldenburg, Wilhelmshaven and Emden among them — with more than 950,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Apen?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Apen and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Apen real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Apen?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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