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Biriatou, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Biriatou is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 898. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
898 Population 211/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
62.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,147 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$26,147 median income, 8.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$147,800 home value, $739/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population898
Density211/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,147
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$147,800
Rent$739
Housing Units359
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain62.1 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population898
Population Density211 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates43.3333°, -1.7434°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation62.1 inches (1,578 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$26,147

About Biriatou

Biriatou is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 898. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Biriatou is $26,147, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (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 54 business establishments.

Income: Biriatou vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,147
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.9%
147% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Biriatou is $147,800, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $739 (36% below the national average of $1,163). There are 359 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 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$147,800
48% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$739
36% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units359

Property Tax

Climate in Biriatou

Biriatou has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.8°C), the coldest is Jan (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1744 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.1°C / 48°F 5.1° / 13.1° 166.2
Feb 9.6°C / 49°F 5.2° / 13.9° 143.0
Mar 12°C / 54°F 7.5° / 16.4° 127.4
Apr 13.4°C / 56°F 9.1° / 17.8° 146.6
May 16.5°C / 62°F 12.2° / 20.8° 133.2
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 15.2° / 23.2° 105.7
Jul 21.2°C / 70°F 17.3° / 25° 97.3
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 17.7° / 25.8° 109.5
Sep 19.6°C / 67°F 15.2° / 24° 146.3
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 12.3° / 20.9° 165.6
Nov 12.1°C / 54°F 8.1° / 16.2° 224.3
Dec 9.8°C / 50°F 5.9° / 13.7° 178.7
Biriatou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density211/sq mi
Coordinates43.3333°N, 1.7434°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
63% above France avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

879 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 10, 2017.

Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 123 km
May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 135 km
Sep 18, 2004 7 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.7 54 km
Oct 27, 1998 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain M4.6 55 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 114 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 112 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 135 km
Feb 21, 2002 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain M4.4 43 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 116 km
Sep 30, 2004 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.3 55 km
Feb 16, 1999 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France M4.3 36 km
Apr 20, 2013 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain M4.3 69 km
Feb 28, 1990 15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain M4.2 70 km
Mar 23, 2013 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain M4.2 53 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 124 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 90 km
Apr 1, 1991 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France M4.2 71 km
Jun 12, 1990 1 km E of Gan, France M4.2 112 km
Mar 13, 2000 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France M4.2 65 km
Aug 30, 1997 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain M4.2 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
February 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
April 51°F (10°C) 5.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 4.9 in

Biriatou has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 46°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Biriatou

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Biriatuko Ikastola
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Radio Stations near Biriatou

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Europa FM Guipuzcoa (ES) AAC
Arraio Irratia (ES) OGG 48 kbps
EITB Euskal Kantak (ES) basque music AAC 128 kbps
Zintzilik Irratia (ES) MP3 192 kbps
Cadena SER Radio San Sebastián (ES) MP3 128 kbps
FM MUSICAL (ES) 80s, pop MP3
Radio Marca Donostia (ES) MP3 96 kbps
Wave Radio beach, surf MP3 160 kbps
Antxeta irratia local news, news MP3 192 kbps
Gure irratia MP3 128 kbps
Radio LAPURDI Irratia christian MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Biriatou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Albaola Itsas Kultur Faktoria
Aquarium
Basque Maritime Museum
Baztango museo etnografikoa
Centro del Hierro y la Forja
Convent and cloister of Recollets
Ecomusée de la Pelote et du Xistera Pilotari
Eureka! Zientzia Museoa
Ganadería Mill
Institute of Architecture of the Basque Country
Jantziaren Zentroa
Koldo Mitxelena
La Cité de l'Océan
La Cité des Mémoires
Le Musée du Gâteau Basque
Luberri museoa
Maison du Patrimoine
Mari Domingiren Errepublika Magikoa
Mater
Musée Asiatica
Musée de la Mer
Musée du Château d'Arcangues
Musée Historique Biarritz
Musée historique du Biarritz Olympique
Museo Diocesano
Museum of the French Basque Region
Museum of Witches
Oiasso Museoa
Ortillopitz
Ramery museoa
Real 100 Museoa
Sagardoetxea - Euskal Sagardoaren Museoa
San Telmo Museoa
Soinuenea, traditional music center
Victor Hugo House
Villa Saraléguinéa
Zubietako errota

Libraries in Biriatou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aieteko Kulturetxea0.0
Alde Zaharreko Liburutegia0.0
Andreone Liburutegia0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Arbonne0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothéque Quintaou0.0
Bibliothèque Temporaire0.0
Casares0.0
CBA Public library0.0
Egiako kultur etxea0.0
Ernest Lluch kultur etxea0.0
Erromesen Ospitalea0.0
Haur Liburuaren Dokumentaziogunea0.0
Ikust alaia udal artxiboa0.0
Koldo Mitxelena Kulturunea0.0
Larrotxene0.0
Leitzako liburutegi publikoa0.0
Lekuona0.0
Liburutegia0.0
Loiola kultur etxea0.0
Media library0.0
Médiathèque d'Hendaye - Hendaiako mediateka0.0
Médiathèque de Biarritz0.0
Médiathèque François Rospide0.0
Natur Txokoa0.0
Okendo kultur etxea0.0
On Manuel Lekuona biblioteka0.0
TOKI-TOKI0.0
Tomasene0.0
Udal Liburutegi Nagusia0.0
Urgull mendia Liburutegia0.0
Zuloaga etxea library0.0

Farmers Markets in Biriatou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alde Zaharreko Azoka
Azoka
Gotzon
Groseko Azoka
Halle aux Poissons
Halle de Biarritz
Halles 5 cantons
Les Halles
Marché de Ciboure
Marché de producteurs des Halles
Marché de Quintaou
Marché de Saint-Martin
Marché de Socoa
Marché des « 4 saisons »
Marché du Polo Beyris
Marché République
Marché Saint-Charles
Marché Sokoburu
Txapartegi

Hotels in Biriatou

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Les Jardins de Bakea

Castles in Biriatou

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Redoute de Bortuste
Redoute Louis XIV

Gas Stations in Biriatou

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia

Breweries in Biriatou

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Basqueland
Bidassoa Basque Brewery
Brasserie Bruel
Brasserie Zirtzil
El Caserío
Gar&Gar
La Clique
La Superbe
Licorera Vasca Olañeta
Mala Gissona
Pagoa garagardotegia

Stadiums & Teams in Biriatou

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Biriatou

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Biarritz Pays Basque airportBIQMedium Airport
Pamplona AirportPNAMedium Airport
San Sebastián AirportEASMedium Airport
Benesse Maremne AirfieldSmall Airport
Dax Seyresse AirfieldSmall Airport
Itxassou AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbier AirfieldSmall Airport
Ororbia AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Pée sur Nivelle AirfieldSmall Airport
Sames AirfieldSmall Airport
Zalduendo ULMSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Biriatou

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bitarte Adikzioen Zentroa
Les Embruns

Churches & Religious Organizations in Biriatou

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Calvaire
Église Saint-Martin

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Biriatou

What is the population of Biriatou?

Biriatou has a population of 898 residents and is located in France. The population density is 211 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.

Is Biriatou expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,147, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $147,800 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $739 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Biriatou?

Biriatou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 62.1 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Biriatou?

The job market in Biriatou faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 54 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Biriatou?

The median home value in Biriatou is $147,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $739.

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