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Barbaira, France

Occitanie · France

Barbaira is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 596. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
596 Population 161/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
25.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,222 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,222 median income, 14.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$106,600 home value, $533/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population596
Density161/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,222
Unemployment14.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$106,600
Rent$533
Housing Units238
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain25.4 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Population596
Population Density161 / sq mi
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Coordinates43.1849°, 2.5116°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation25.4 inches (644 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,222

About Barbaira

Barbaira is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 596. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Barbaira is $21,222, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 36 business establishments.

Income: Barbaira vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,222
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.9%
314% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Barbaira is $106,600, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $533 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 238 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,600
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$533
54% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units238

Property Tax

Barbaira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates43.1849°N, 2.5116°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

450 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 40 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 145 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 38 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 113 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 99 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 101 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 123 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 104 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 123 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 99 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 37 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 112 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 51 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 39 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 35 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 123 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 36 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 53 km
Jul 13, 2007 15 km WSW of Espot, Spain M3.8 150 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 113 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in

Barbaira has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 44°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Barbaira

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École élémentaire
École maternelle
Les Petits Bonheurs
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Radio Stations near Barbaira

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TEKNO1 techno MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Roussillon MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels (ES) music, news MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels MP3 128 kbps
RTS Perpignan MP3 128 kbps
RCF Pays d'Aude christian MP3 128 kbps
FM Evangile 66 christian MP3 128 kbps
100% Radio Carcassonne hot adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Barbaira

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Lagrasse
Accueil du château de Termes
Châteaux de Lastours
Écomusée « Marbre & Terroir »
La Maison de l'Abeille
Le Musée de l'École
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée archéologique
Musée de l'inquisition
Musée de la laine
Musée de la laine
Musée Déodat Roche
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Château
Musée Jean Nicloux
SPI-K-TRI

Libraries in Barbaira

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de l'Aude0.0
Bibliothèque mincipale Joseph Euzet0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Azillanet0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'Aile0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'Arts0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'sel0.0
Médiathèque Léon Cordes0.0
Médiathèque Milcom0.0

Farmers Markets in Barbaira

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Place Carnot
Place de la Halle

Hotels in Barbaira

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Floure

Castles in Barbaira

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Floure
Château de Miramont
Château de Prade

Breweries in Barbaira

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Lagrasse

Stadiums & Teams in Barbaira

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Barbaira

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 0.0 $0
La Quillane 0.0 $0
Les Angles 0.0 $0
Formiguères 0.0 $0
Puyvalador 0.0 $0
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 $0
Mijanès - Donezan 0.0 $0
Ascou 0.0 $0
Camurac 0.0 $0

Airports Near Barbaira

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-VilleneuveSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-TarnSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Graulhet-MontdragonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne NoireSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Albi Castelvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de la MarranoSmall Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la CalmeSmall Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del PalmSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'HippopotameSmall Airport
Altisurface du Clos de LeguaSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Baraigne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Canterrane AirfieldSmall Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Isle sur Tarn AirfieldSmall Airport
La Ramière AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Reuilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Llupia AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane AirfieldSmall Airport
Montescot AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Nébias AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Puivert AirfieldSmall Airport
Régat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Revel Montgey AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport
ST LUC Passa AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Léocadie AirfieldSmall Airport
Torreilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Troye d'Ariège ULMSmall Airport

Post Offices in Barbaira

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Barbaira
Pradelles En Val

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barbaira

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Félix
Église Saint-Julien et Sainte-Basilisse
Église Saint-Saturnin

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 Barbaira

What is the population of Barbaira?

Barbaira has a population of 596 residents and is located in France. The population density is 161 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles.

Is Barbaira expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,222, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,600 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $533 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Barbaira?

Barbaira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.4 inches.

How is the job market in Barbaira?

The job market in Barbaira faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Barbaira?

The median home value in Barbaira is $106,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $533.

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