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Cognac, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France
Cognac is a small city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 20,868. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DHousing
B+Climate
| Population | 20,868 |
| Population Density | 3,490 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.6958°, -0.3287° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.4 inches (1,307 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.8 inches (2 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,738 |
About Cognac
Cognac is a small city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 20,868. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Cognac vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $23,738 |
| 68% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.6% |
| 278% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
| 45% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,252 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $120,200 |
| 57% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $601 |
| 48% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 8,347 |
Property Tax
Climate in Cognac
Cognac has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.5°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 773 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above France avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,490/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6958°N, 0.3287°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
Cognac has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 44°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.7").
Schools in Cognac
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée général et technologique privé de Beaulieu | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Sainte-Colette - La Providence | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Jean Macé | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Saint-Exupéry | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Paul Bert | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Felix Gaillard | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel Louis Delage | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Cagouillet | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jean de la Fontaine | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Pierre et Marie Curie | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Elisée Mousnier | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Pauline Kergomard | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Simone Veil | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée polyvalent Jean Monnet | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jules Michelet | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Jules Michelet | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cognac
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hits 1 | dance, dj | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Hits 1 latina | fiesta latina, fiestalatina | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Attitude | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Zaï Zaï | alternative rock, chill | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hits 1 Cognac | dance, dj | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Bide&Musique | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor | alternative / indie, downtempo | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Cognac
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancien musée municipal de la Céramique | ||||
| Jardin de Gabriel | ||||
| Maison de la Vigne et des Saveurs | ||||
| Maison des Aqueducs | ||||
| Maison natale de François Mitterand | ||||
| Micro-Folie | ||||
| Micro-Folie | ||||
| Musée Archéologique de Pons | ||||
| Musée Artisanal et Rural | ||||
| Musée d'art et d'histoire | ||||
| Musée de la Pêche aux Engins et aux Filets | ||||
| Musée des Bujoliers | ||||
| Musée des Cordeliers | ||||
| Musée des savoir-faire du Cognac;Espace Découverte | ||||
| Musée des Vieux Outils | ||||
| Paléosite Saint Césaire | ||||
| Parc des Expositions de Cognac | ||||
| Rémy Martin |
Libraries in Cognac
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblio-Breuil (Bibliothèque municipale) | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Pérignac | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale Simone Veil | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblothèque Municipale de Mazeray | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace du prieuré (Bibliothèque municipale) | 0.0 | |||||
| Les Amis du Livre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| mediathéque de La Chapelle des Pots | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Dominique de Roux | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Ernest Labrousse | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale de Saint-Jean-d'Angély | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Pierre Senillou | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cognac
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halles | |||||
| Le Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Jacques | |||||
| Marché du Tambourinour | |||||
| Marché Jeudi Matin | |||||
| Marché plein air | |||||
| Marché plein air | |||||
| Marché plein vent | |||||
| Place du Champ de Foire | |||||
| Ruche Cognac | |||||
| Ruche de Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire |
Hotels in Cognac
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cognac
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Cognac
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Cognac
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Cognac
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Cognac
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cognac
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cognac
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cognac
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Cognac
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cognac
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cognac
13 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cognac
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Big Hop | ||||
| Brasserie des Gabariers | ||||
| Brasserie Jukebox | ||||
| La Goule | ||||
| La Tumult'tueuse | ||||
| Petr'hops |
Stadiums & Teams in Cognac
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cognac
42 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Angoulême Brie-Champniers airport | ANG | Medium Airport |
| Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base | CNG | Medium Airport |
| Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport | NIT | Medium Airport |
| Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport | RCO | Medium Airport |
| Royan-Médis Airport | RYN | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome d'Argentine | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Jonzac Neulles | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Marennes - Le Bournet | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Montendre-Marcillac | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Ribérac-Tourette | - | Small Airport |
| Aignes et Puyperoux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brettes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chaillé-les-Marais Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalais Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Champ rose Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chenay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chenommet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Condac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Corme Ecluse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Couhé Vérac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Courçon Eol'Aunis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fontenay Le Comte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jarnac Champagne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Broue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Fort d'Aslonnes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Luquet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Thou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lesparre St Laurent Medoc Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nantillé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pillac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pons Avy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Ciers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Estèphe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Même Les Carrières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sainte Hélène Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saintes Thénac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Jean d'Angély Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| ulm air estuaire Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Usseau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cognac
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste centrale | |
| Poste de Cognac/Saint-Martin | |
| Relais Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cognac
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église du Sacré-Cœur | |
| Église évangélique de Cognac | |
| Église Saint-Antoine | |
| Église Saint-Jacques | |
| Église Saint-Léger | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Mosquée | |
| Temple protestant |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Cognac
What is the population of Cognac?
Cognac has a population of 20,868 residents and is located in France. The population density is 3,490 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles.
Is Cognac expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,738, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,200 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $601 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Cognac?
Cognac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.4 inches.
How is the job market in Cognac?
The job market in Cognac faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,252 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Cognac?
The median home value in Cognac is $120,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $601.