Azay-sur-Thouet, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Azay-sur-Thouet is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 978. Elevation: 564 ft (172 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

978 Population 74/sq mi density
564 ft Elevation 172 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
53.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population978
Density74/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Population978
Population Density74 / sq mi
Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Coordinates46.6248°, -0.3510°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation53.0 inches (1,346 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.7 inches (2 cm)

About Azay-sur-Thouet

Azay-sur-Thouet is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 978. The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet (172 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Azay-sur-Thouet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Area13.2 sq mi (34.2 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates46.6248°N, 0.3510°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above France avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

372 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 107 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 49 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 54 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 144 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 146 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 52 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 115 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 81 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 37 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 80 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 111 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 114 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 147 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 43 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 37 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 56 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 60 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 68 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 63 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (16°C) 2.0 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in

Azay-sur-Thouet has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Azay-sur-Thouet

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Valentine Germain - - - -
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Radio Stations near Azay-sur-Thouet

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Gâtine - MP3 170 kbps
Radio Val d'Or - RVO - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Azay-sur-Thouet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison du Patrimoine
Micro-Folie
Musée de Bressuire
Musée de la charronnerie et de la tonnelerie
Musée du Sous-Officier
Musée Georges Turpin
Musée Jacques Guidez

Libraries in Azay-sur-Thouet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aqua Libris - Médiathèque inter-communale0.0
Bibliiothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Communale0.0
Bibliothèque Jacques Prévert , Maison du Temps Libre0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
CERDO: Centre d'Études, de Recherche et de Documentation sur l'Oralité0.0
Médiatèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiatheque de Parthenay0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Aubin-le-Cloud0.0

Farmers Markets in Azay-sur-Thouet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux Étoffes
Halles
Les Halles
Marché aux Bestiaux de Parthenay
Marché couvert
Marché de la Fabrik
Marché de la ville
Marché de Secondigny
Marché des Saveurs
Marché des saveurs de Gâtine
Marché du Parnase
Marché hivernal de Moncoutant

Breweries in Azay-sur-Thouet

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bar-Restaurant Le Baratin
Brouette
Ferme brasserie Louis et Marguerite
La Gabarde
Le Relais

Airports Near Azay-sur-Thouet

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-Sérigné-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La Plaine-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-Florent-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Thouars-Small Airport
Bournizeaux Airfield-Small Airport
Brettes Airfield-Small Airport
Breuil Barret Airfield-Small Airport
Brizay Airfield-Small Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Chenay Airfield-Small Airport
Chenommet Airfield-Small Airport
Chesnaie ULM Airfield-Small Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine UL-Small Airport
Condac Airfield-Small Airport
Couhé Vérac Airfield-Small Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis Airfield-Small Airport
Coutures Airfield-Small Airport
Fontenay Le Comte Airfield-Small Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux Airfield-Small Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes Airfield-Small Airport
Le Grand Moiré Airfield-Small Airport
Le Thou Airfield-Small Airport
Lémeré Airfield-Small Airport
Loudun Airfield-Small Airport
Mauléon Airfield-Small Airport
Mouchamps Airfield-Small Airport
Pouançay Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines Airfield-Small Airport
Secondigny Airfield-Small Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight strip-Small Airport
St Jean d'Angély Airfield-Small Airport
St Macaire du bois Airfield-Small Airport
Usseau Airfield-Small Airport
Valanjou Airfield-Small Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Azay-sur-Thouet

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Agenouillée
Église Saint-Hilaire

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Azay-sur-Thouet

What is the population of Azay-sur-Thouet?

Azay-sur-Thouet has a population of 978 residents and is located in France. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 13.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Azay-sur-Thouet?

Azay-sur-Thouet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches.

Nearby Cities

Saint-Aubin-le-Cloud 2,004 pop · 1.9 mi Le Tallud 1,939 pop · 2.6 mi Secondigny 1,713 pop · 3.3 mi Saint-Pardoux 1,604 pop · 4.3 mi Parthenay 10,140 pop · 5.2 mi Pompaire 1,904 pop · 5.7 mi Châtillon-sur-Thouet 2,904 pop · 5.9 mi Mazières-en-Gâtine 1,047 pop · 6.5 mi Viennay 1,067 pop · 6.8 mi Champdeniers-Saint-Denis 1,784 pop · 10.0 mi La Peyratte 1,187 pop · 10.2 mi La Chapelle-Saint-Laurent 2,054 pop · 10.3 mi Boismé 1,176 pop · 11.1 mi Chiché 1,459 pop · 11.9 mi
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