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Chanu, France

Normandy · France

Chanu is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,238. Elevation: 919 ft (280 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,238 Population 204/sq mi density
919 ft Elevation 280 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,140 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,140 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$84,800 home value, $424/mo rent

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About Chanu

Chanu

Chanu is a commune in the Orne department in north-western France.

People

Population1,238
Density204/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,140
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,800
Rent$424
Housing Units495
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Population1,238
Population Density204 / sq mi
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Coordinates48.7291°, -0.6760°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,022 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$22,140

About Chanu

Chanu is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,238. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet (280 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chanu is $22,140, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.7% (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 74 business establishments.

Income: Chanu vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,140
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.7%
169% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)74

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chanu is $84,800, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $424 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 495 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 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,800
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$424
64% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units495

Property Tax

Chanu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²)
Population Density204/sq mi
Coordinates48.7291°N, 0.6760°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above France avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.6 on Sep 28, 2017.

Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 111 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 86 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 136 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 122 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 84 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 63 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 130 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 114 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 127 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 84 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 100 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 36 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 115 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 58 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 77 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 144 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 106 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 125 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 52 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
February 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in

Chanu has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Chanu

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique "Les Coccinelles" - - - -
École primaire privée Sacré-Coeur - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chanu

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO TOU'CAEN caen MP3 192 kbps
Tendance Ouest - MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bazarnaom eclectic MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Normandie (Calvados - Orne) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Phénix campus radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio 666 - AAC 192 kbps
VFM (RU) поп-музыка MP3 256 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps
🍒 La Radio sous la Cerise 🍒 - AAC 46 kbps
Radio Troutrou various MP3 192 kbps
Station B - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Albatros - MP3 320 kbps
TSF 98 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chanu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne Prison Royale
Espace musée Charles Léandre
Le Monde Miniature
Maison Du sabotier
Musée de l'imprimerie
Musée de l'Imprimerie Typographique
Musée de la céramique
Musée de Vire Normandie
Musée du Château de Flers
Musée Du clou
Musée du Poiré
Musée Hardy

Libraries in Chanu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Daniel Restoux0.0
La Bibli de Bény0.0
Le Pinçon qui lit0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Athis Val de Rouvre0.0
Médiathèque de Chanu0.0
Médiathèque de Domfront0.0
Médiathèque de Flers0.0
Médiathèque de Sourdeval0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0

Farmers Markets in Chanu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Food Market
La Foire d'Étouvy
Marché Couvert
Place du Champ de foire

Breweries in Chanu

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La Lie

Airports Near Chanu

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caen Carpiquet airportCFRMedium Airport
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul-Small Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées Airfield-Small Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard Airfield-Small Airport
Argentan Airfield-Small Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield-Small Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield-Small Airport
Courcité Airfield-Small Airport
Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines Airfield-Small Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré Airfield-Small Airport
La Rogerie Airfield-Small Airport
Landéan (Fougères) Airfield-Small Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson Airfield-Small Airport
Le Cerisier Airfield-Small Airport
Mosles Airfield-Small Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois Airfield-Small Airport
Oisseau Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Omaha Beach Airfield-Small Airport
Pierre Wadier Airfield-Small Airport
Rouvres Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chanu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Intercommunale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chanu

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 Chanu

What is the population of Chanu?

Chanu has a population of 1,238 residents and is located in France. The population density is 204 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.

Is Chanu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,140, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,800 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $424 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Chanu?

Chanu 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 64°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.

How is the job market in Chanu?

The job market in Chanu faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 74 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chanu?

The median home value in Chanu is $84,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $424.

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