Bitche, France
Grand Est · France
Bitche is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 4,966. Elevation: 1,148 ft (350 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Bitche
Bitche is a commune in Moselle department, in the region of Grand Est in northeastern France. It is the Pays de Bitche's capital city, and the seat of the Canton of Bitche and the Pays de Bitche community of communes.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,966 |
| Population Density | 313 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.0523°, 7.4299° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Grand Est |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.6 inches (1,133 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.0 inches (28 cm) |
About Bitche
Bitche is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 4,966. The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet (350 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Climate in Bitche
Bitche has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.2°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 790 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below France avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 15.9 sq mi (41.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0523°N, 7.4299°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 131 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Bitche has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (2.3").
Schools in Bitche
9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teyssier High School | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Alphonse Daudet | - | - | - | - |
| École Élémentaire Louis Pasteur | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire des Remparts biculturelle | - | - | - | - |
| École Baron de Guntzer | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Champ de Mars | - | - | - | - |
| Albert Schweitzer Vocational High School | - | - | - | - |
| Jean-Jacques Kieffer Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée et collège St Augustin | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bitche
30 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyrock | rap | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Schlagerparadies (DE) | schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| France Bleu Alsace | public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| swr4 kaiserslautern (DE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Classic Rock Radio (DE) | classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BigFM Saarland (DE) | hip-hop, new music | AAC | |
| Radio Salü (DE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Accent 4 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 4U 70s Flower | rock classic | MP3 | |
| SR 3 Saarlandwelle (56 kbit/s) (DE) | ard, oldies | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Salü - Made in Germany | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Est FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Kaiserslautern (DE) | charts, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| France Bleu Elsass | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR 2 KulturRadio (DE) | ard, classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| techno paradize (DE) | deep, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Pirmasens (DE) | modern | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Salü | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Cityradio St. Wendel (DE) | music, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SR 2 KulturRadio (56 kbit/s) (DE) | ard, classical | MP3 64 kbps | |
| SR1 (DE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR 1 | mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR 1 (DE) | europawelle, saarland | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Unser ding (DE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Salü - Top 40 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR Kultur (DE) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 1 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio En Construction | campus radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Judaïca Strasbourg | religion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cine-melody | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bitche
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altes Rathaus | ||||
| Bauernhofmuseum | ||||
| Burgeninformationszentrum der Gemeinde Lemberg | ||||
| Casemate de Neunhoffen | ||||
| Dynamikum | ||||
| Edelhaus | ||||
| Eisenbahnmodell-Museum | ||||
| Espace de la Locomotive à Vapeur | ||||
| Europäischer Kulturpark | ||||
| Fürstinnengrab | ||||
| Heimat- und Burgmuseum | ||||
| Historama | ||||
| La villa | ||||
| Maison de l'Archéologie des Vosges du Nord | ||||
| Maisons troglodytiques des Rochers de Graufthal | ||||
| Mausa on the Bitche | ||||
| Moulin à grains | ||||
| Musée de l'Image Populaire | ||||
| Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires | ||||
| Musée des Arts et Traditions populaires | ||||
| Musée du Pain | ||||
| Musée du Pays de Hanau | ||||
| Musée du Sabotier | ||||
| Musée du Sceau | ||||
| Musée du Verre | ||||
| Musée Historique et Industriel, Musée du Fer | ||||
| Musée Lalique | ||||
| Museum für dörfliche Alltagskunde und Museum des Saarländischen Aberglaubens | ||||
| Refuge Fortifié de Dossenheim | ||||
| Römermuseum Schwarzenacker | ||||
| Rosenmuseum | ||||
| Simserhof | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Zweibrücken | ||||
| The Cristal Museum | ||||
| Uhrenmuseum La Pendule | ||||
| Westwallmuseum |
Libraries in Bitche
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altes Rathaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheca Bipontina | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Zinswiller | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Val de Moder | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Joseph Schaefer | 0.0 | |||||
| Nouveau CDI | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bitche
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Place de la mairie | |||||
| Place du Marché | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Alexanderplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Hallplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Pirmasens |
Hotels in Bitche
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bitche
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Bitche
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bitche
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bitche
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bitche
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bitche
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bitche
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bitche
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bitche
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Bitche
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bitche
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Blessing | ||||
| Park Brauerei | ||||
| Uberach | ||||
| Walsheimer Sudhaus |
Stadiums & Teams in Bitche
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bitche
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Champ du Feu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Monte Kubota | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Bitche
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | FKB | Large Airport |
| Strasbourg Airport | SXB | Large Airport |
| Lahr Airport | LHA | Medium Airport |
| Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Ramstein Air Base | RMS | Medium Airport |
| Saarbrücken Airport | SCN | Medium Airport |
| Adventure Paramoteur Alsace Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Albé-Val de Villé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Sobernheim-Domberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Batzendorf Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bexbach Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bining Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cappel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dieuze-Guéblange Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dillingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eßweiler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| FSV Illtal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gros Rederching Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grünstadt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Haguenau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Herbéviller Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoppstädten-Weiersbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Imsweiler UL | - | Small Airport |
| Kehl-Sundheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kirn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kogenheim Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kusel-Langenbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| L'oiseau Blanc Achen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Landau-Ebenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langatte Aéro Passion Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les ailes de Rohrbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marpingen Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mosailes en Moselle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Offenburg-Baden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ohlsbach Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pirmasens-Pottschütthöhe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Roßberg Becherbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Avold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salmbach Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sarre-Union Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sarrebourg Buhl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sarreguemines Neunkirch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saverne Steinbourg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schillersdorf Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schweighofen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Siersthal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bitche
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de poste de Bitche | |
| HASPELSCHIEDT |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bitche
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle de l’Étang | |
| Chapelle du Collège Saint-Augustin | |
| Chapelle Saint-Louis | |
| Chapelle Saint-Sébastien | |
| Église Évangélique de Bitche | |
| Église protestante de Bitche | |
| Église Saint-Nicolas | |
| Église Sainte-Catherine |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bitche
What is the population of Bitche?
Bitche has a population of 4,966 residents and is located in France. The population density is 313 people per square mile, spread across 15.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bitche?
Bitche has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.6 inches, with 11.0 inches of snow.
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