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Biganos, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Biganos is a small city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 7,521. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,521 Population 369/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,352 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$26,352 median income, 10.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$152,400 home value, $762/mo rent

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About Biganos

Biganos

Biganos is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.

People

Population7,521
Density369/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,352
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$152,400
Rent$762
Housing Units3,008
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain35.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population7,521
Population Density369 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates44.6443°, -0.9784°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation35.6 inches (904 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,352

About Biganos

Biganos is a small city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 7,521. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Biganos is $26,352, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 451 business establishments.

Income: Biganos vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,352
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above France avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below France avg
Establishments (County)451

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Biganos is $152,400, 46% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $762 (34% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,008 total housing units in the city. 26.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$152,400
46% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$762
34% below France avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,008

Property Tax

Climate in Biganos

Biganos has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (22°C), the coldest is Jan (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 924 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F 3.7° / 10.5° 86.9
Feb 7.8°C / 46°F 3.6° / 12° 66.9
Mar 10.7°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.5° 63.0
Apr 13°C / 55°F 8° / 18° 75.6
May 16.6°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.7° 71.1
Jun 19.8°C / 68°F 14.6° / 25° 70.9
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 16.2° / 27.1° 46.8
Aug 22°C / 72°F 16.3° / 27.6° 56.7
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 13.3° / 24.2° 81.3
Oct 15.2°C / 59°F 10.7° / 19.6° 83.4
Nov 10.4°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14.1° 114.3
Dec 7.7°C / 46°F 4.4° / 11° 106.6
Biganos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area20.4 sq mi (52.7 km²)
Population Density369/sq mi
Coordinates44.6443°N, 0.9784°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

170 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 6, 2019.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 145 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 90 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 144 km
Mar 13, 2000 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France M4.2 150 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 150 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 139 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 146 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 138 km
Jun 20, 1992 10 km S of Hagetmau, France M4.1 124 km
Oct 31, 1990 6 km ENE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M4.1 133 km
Dec 4, 1997 8 km SE of Amou, France M4.1 125 km
Oct 13, 2003 2 km NW of Artix, France M4.0 140 km
Jul 30, 1992 4 km N of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M4.0 130 km
Aug 24, 1996 8 km N of Hondarribia, Spain M3.9 150 km
Jan 17, 1996 7 km NNW of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 127 km
Jan 14, 1996 5 km NNE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 129 km
Jan 14, 1996 7 km N of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 127 km
Apr 25, 2016 3 km E of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 135 km
Jan 13, 2004 1 km NE of Lagor, France M3.8 141 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in

Biganos has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Biganos

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Groupe scolaire du Lac Vert
École élémentaire Jules Ferry
École maternelle Marcel Pagnol
Lycée polyvalent de la Mer
Collège Jean Zay
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Radio Stations near Biganos

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ola Radio MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Gironde MP3 128 kbps
Airzen Radio AAC
Radio Dunes MP3 320 kbps
RCF Bordeaux christian MP3 128 kbps
Wit FM 2000 MP3 128 kbps
ATLANTICA RADIO MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Biganos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Concervatoire des Landes de Gascogne
Écomusée Gardarem
Maison de l'Huître
Maison Louis David
Musée municipal de Sanguinet - Musée de France
Petit Musée de l'Huître

Libraries in Biganos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipal0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Lucie Aubrac0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
CDI0.0
Maison Péreire0.0
Médiathèque d'Andernos0.0
Médiathèque d'Arès0.0
Médiathèque de Biganos0.0
Médiathèque de Petit Piquey0.0
Médiathèque de Salles0.0
Médiathèque L'EKLA duTeich0.0
Médiathèque Le Chalet0.0
Médiathèque Michel Bézian0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Biscarrosse0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Sanguinet0.0

Farmers Markets in Biganos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle d'Audenge
Halle de Biganos
Halles Baltard d'Arcachon
Marché d'Arès
Marché de Piraillan
Marché de Sanguinet
Marché de Sanguinet
Marché Dominical
Marché Municipal
Marché municipal
Place des Marquises

Hotels in Biganos

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Restaurant Le Terminus

Cafes in Biganos

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

French Coffee Shop

Theatres in Biganos

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre culturel

Clinics in Biganos

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Espace Santé Biganos

Veterinaries in Biganos

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #11380461667

Train Stations in Biganos

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Facture-Biganos

Gas Stations in Biganos

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C. C. Auchan

Banks in Biganos

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Courtois
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Groupama
LCL
Société Générale

Shopping Malls in Biganos

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre commercial Auchan Biganos

Breweries in Biganos

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Mira
Garona
Laca Boïates

Stadiums & Teams in Biganos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Biganos

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bordeaux–Mérignac AirportBODLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-BuchMedium Airport
Cazaux (BA 120) Air BaseMedium Airport
Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AndernosSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-SaucatsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de MimizanSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-MontalivetSmall Airport
Arbis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Biscarrosse Parentis airfieldSmall Airport
Bordeaux Yvrac AirfieldSmall Airport
Cabanac et Villagrains AirfieldSmall Airport
Cestas AirfieldSmall Airport
Château Vénus AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Rion Des Landes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Estèphe AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Hélène AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm air estuaire AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Biganos

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Biganos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Biganos

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Gervais

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 Biganos

What is the population of Biganos?

Biganos has a population of 7,521 residents and is located in France. The population density is 369 people per square mile, spread across 20.4 square miles.

Is Biganos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,352, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $152,400 (46% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $762 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Biganos?

Biganos has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches.

How is the job market in Biganos?

The job market in Biganos faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 451 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Biganos?

The median home value in Biganos is $152,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $762.

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