Cantin, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Cantin is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 1,741. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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

1,741 Population 484/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
38.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Cantin

Cantin

Cantin is a commune of the Hauts-de-France region in the Nord department in northern France.

People

Population1,741
Density484/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population1,741
Population Density484 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates50.3089°, 3.1277°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation38.2 inches (970 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)

About Cantin

Cantin is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 1,741. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Cantin

Cantin has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F 1.7° / 6.5° 57.6
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F 1.9° / 7.6° 50.7
Mar 7.5°C / 46°F 3.8° / 11.2° 52.4
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 6° / 15.1° 45.8
May 13.8°C / 57°F 9.2° / 18.4° 62.2
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 12° / 21.2° 63.1
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 14.1° / 23.7° 69.3
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.7° 68.8
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 11.3° / 20.2° 57.7
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 8.3° / 15.4° 63.8
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F 4.8° / 10.3° 73.4
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 2.3° / 7° 75.6
Cantin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density484/sq mi
Coordinates50.3089°N, 3.1277°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below France avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 58 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 75 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 99 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 82 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 138 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 109 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 96 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 62 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 48 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 78 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 137 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 108 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 23 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 117 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 59 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 97 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 80 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 126 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 133 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m - 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
February 38°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in

Cantin has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Cantin

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Jules Ferry - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cantin

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Galaxie New Wave - MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie FM 95.30 - MP3 128 kbps
ICI NORD régionale UNKNOWN
France Bleu Nord - MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy Radio - MP3 224 kbps
Galaxie Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Canal FM - MP3 128 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone chill, chillout MP3
Yellow Radio dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
radio qui chifel (BE) - MP3 256 kbps
Métropole FM - AAC+ 320 kbps
RCV musique, pop MP3 128 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient ambient, meditation OGG
ISEKOI Radio dance, dnb OGG
Génération Mix pop music AAC 64 kbps
here4ears ambient, chillout MP3 320 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be (BE) - MP3 128 kbps
WRadio (BE) dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
RCV 99 fm electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
KL85 (NL) - MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Radio (BE) - MP3
ONIB Disco (BE) - MP3 192 kbps
Mona FM - MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy - MP3 224 kbps
CN'O - AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Scarpe Sensée - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cantin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ambulants Postaux Ferroviaires
Aquaterra
Arkéos
Atelier Pacific
Cambrai Tank 1917
Centre de la mine et du chemin de fer
Centre Denis Papin - CMCF Oignies
Centre Historique Minier de Lewarde
Château de Bernicourt
CMCF Oignies
Éco-Musée de Neuville-Saint-Rémy
Fort de Seclin
Fort de Seclin
Maison de la colombophilie et du patrimoine local
Maison de la Nature
Maison de Notre Histoire
Maison du Canal
Maison du Patrimoine de Proville
Mine-image de la fosse n° 2 de Oignies (également sur commune de Oignies)
Musée Archéologique Arkeos
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée d'Ostrevant
Musée de Cambrai
Musée de la Chartreuse
Musée de la mine et des traditions populaires
Musée de la Vie Rurale
Musée Diocésain d'Art Sacré
Musée Jean et Denise Letaille - Bullecourt 1917
Musée militaire de Cambrai
Musée municipal d'histoire locale
Photothèque
Salle des Batailles

Libraries in Cantin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Achille Dupuis0.0
Bibliothèque Comité d'Entreprise Renault Douai0.0
Bibliothèque Gustave Ansart0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque La Micheline0.0
Bibliothèque La Péniche0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Avesnes les Aubert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Fenain0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jacques Estager0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Raymond Vendeville0.0
Bibliothèque principale Marceline Desbordes Valmore0.0
Bibliothèque Raymond Devos0.0
Bibliothèque Raymond Devos0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
CDI Lycée Charlotte Perriand0.0
Coeur de Bellain, la bibliothèque du centre-ville0.0
Espace Culture Loisirs0.0
La P'tite Récré0.0
Livre pour Tous0.0
Maison rurale - Bibliothèque0.0
Médiath'Aix0.0
Médiathème municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque André Stil0.0
Médiathèque de Brillon0.0
Médiathèque de Carvin0.0
Médiathèque de Chemy0.0
Médiathèque de COURCELLES-LÈS-LENS0.0
Médiathèque de Fenain0.0
Médiathèque de l'Escaut0.0
Médiathèque de Moncheaux0.0
Médiathèque de Nomain0.0
Médiathèque de Rosult0.0
Médiathèque Entre les lignes0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterand0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Duquesne0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque La Malterie0.0
Médiathèque La Marque Page0.0
Médiathèque La Source0.0
Médiathèque Liberté0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Louis Baudry0.0
Médiathèque Michel Berger0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Madiba Mandela0.0
Médiathèque Norbert Ségard0.0
Médiathèque René Soler0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèue de BIllon0.0

Farmers Markets in Cantin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Bernicourt
La Halle de Rosult
Marché Couvert de Bachy
Marché couvert de Cambrai
Marché de Cambrai
Marché de la Place Saint-Amé
Marché de Noël
Marché de Phalempin
Marché de Proville
Marche fruits & légumes et poissonnerie

Breweries in Cantin

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l'Abbaye de Vaucelles
Brasserie de Mai
Brasserie de Wagnonville
Brasserie Deplus
Brasserie des 7 Bonnettes
Brasserie du Gorguechon
Brasserie du Pavé
Brasserie La Choulette
Brasserie La Gueule de
Brasserie Paysanne de l'Artois
Brasserie Wattbeer
Ferme brasserie de Beaumont
Ferme de la Tuilerie
La Fabriqu' - Brasserie artisanale
Micro brasserie L'estoupette
Micro brasserie L'estoupette

Stadiums & Teams in Cantin

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cantin

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Amiens Glisy Airfield-Medium Airport
Chièvres Air Base-Medium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield-Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield-Medium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Amougies Airfield-Small Airport
Arras-Roclincourt Airfield-Small Airport
Ath/Isieres Airfield-Small Airport
Bonavis Airfield-Small Airport
Bouttemy DZ-Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield-Small Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield-Small Airport
Frétoy-le-Château Airfield-Small Airport
Herlies ULM-Small Airport
La Boisselle Airfield-Small Airport
Laon-Chambry Airfield-Small Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield-Small Airport
Maubray Airfield-Small Airport
Montdidier Airfield-Small Airport
Moorsele Airfield-Small Airport
Neuflieux Airfield-Small Airport
Overboelare Airfield-Small Airport
Pont toussaint Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Ghislain Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield-Small Airport
Val de l'Ailette Airfield-Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cantin

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste de Cantin

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cantin

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martin

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 Cantin

What is the population of Cantin?

Cantin has a population of 1,741 residents and is located in France. The population density is 484 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cantin?

Cantin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

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