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Dirac, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Dirac is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,389. Elevation: 479 ft (146 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,389 Population 126/sq mi density
479 ft Elevation 146 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
46.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,687 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$26,687 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$107,200 home value, $536/mo rent

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About Dirac

Dirac

Dirac is a commune in the Charente department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in southwestern France.

People

Population1,389
Density126/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,687
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$107,200
Rent$536
Housing Units556
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Population1,389
Population Density126 / sq mi
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Coordinates45.6043°, 0.2476°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation46.3 inches (1,177 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.5 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$26,687

About Dirac

Dirac is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,389. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet (146 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Dirac is $26,687, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (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 83 business establishments.

Income: Dirac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,687
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)83

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dirac is $107,200, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $536 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 556 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 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,200
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$536
54% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units556

Property Tax

Dirac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Area11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates45.6043°N, 0.2476°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above France avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

204 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 126 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 102 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 58 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 144 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 135 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 125 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 135 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 133 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 148 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 25 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 120 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 91 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 125 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 120 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 35 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 75 km
Jan 25, 1992 10 km SW of Triaize, France M3.7 142 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 125 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 143 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in

Dirac has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 43°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Dirac

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Attitude - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Zaï Zaï alternative rock, chill MP3 128 kbps
Bide&Musique - MP3 128 kbps
Radios Libres en Perigord - RLP102.3 - AAC+ 64 local AAC+ 64 kbps
Radios Libres en Perigord - RLP102.3 - MP3 192 local MP3 192 kbps
Liberté FM hits, local news AAC+

Museums in Dirac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace mémoriel de la Résistance et de la Déportation
Musée 1900
Musée Alfred de Vigny
Musée d'Angoulême
Musée de la Bande Dessinée
Musée de la Ferblanterie
Musée de la Société Archéologique et Historique de la Charente
Musée de Tourbiere
Musée des Minéraux
Musée des outils anciens
Musée des Records
Musée du Papier

Libraries in Dirac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de l’IUT d’Angoulême0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliotheque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire Campus des Valois0.0
L'Alpha - Médiathèque de GrandAngoulême0.0
La bibliothèque de la bande dessinée0.0
La Source0.0
Le Bon Grain0.0
Le Bon Grain0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de la Grande Garenne0.0
Médiathèque de Ma Campagne0.0
Médiathèque de Mouthiers sur Boëme0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Yrieix0.0
Médiathèque L'Escale0.0
Médiathèque La Caravelle0.0
Médiathèque Lucien Deschamps0.0

Farmers Markets in Dirac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle des Prés de l'Or
Halles
Halles d'Angoulême
Les Halles - Le marché
Marché Couvert
Marché de Fléac
Marché de Gros
Marché de Ma Campagne
Marché de Saint-Cybard
Marché mensuel de Brie
Marché plein air
Marché Victor Hugo
Ruche Saint-Projet-Saint-Constant
Salle des ventes de Montbron

Hotels in Dirac

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Logis Hôtels Domaine du Chatelard

Castles in Dirac

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Tranchade

Breweries in Dirac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La Débauche
Brasserie la Rainette
Brasserie Metal Snail
L'Ogre
La Nouge

Stadiums & Teams in Dirac

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Dirac

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Périgueux-Bassillac AirportPGXMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Argentine-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac Neulles-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Liorac sur Louyre-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-Marcillac-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Ribérac-Tourette-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Junien-Small Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux Airfield-Small Airport
Augignac Airfield-Small Airport
Availles Limouzine Airfield-Small Airport
Bataillou Airfield-Small Airport
Bordeaux Yvrac Airfield-Small Airport
Brettes Airfield-Small Airport
Campsegret Airfield-Small Airport
Chalais Airfield-Small Airport
Champ rose Airfield-Small Airport
Chenay Airfield-Small Airport
Chenommet Airfield-Small Airport
Condac Airfield-Small Airport
Couhé Vérac Airfield-Small Airport
Ferme Milhac- Oie en Périgord Airfield-Small Airport
Gajoubert Airfield-Small Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Hautefaye Airfield-Small Airport
Jarnac Champagne Airfield-Small Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La Broue Airfield-Small Airport
Le Luquet Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pas de l'Aze Airfield-Small Airport
Libarderie Blond Airfield-Small Airport
Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac Airfield-Small Airport
Mauzens et Miremont Airfield-Small Airport
Moncouche Airfield-Small Airport
Nantillé Airfield-Small Airport
Pillac Airfield-Small Airport
Piste du Tartou-Small Airport
Pressignac Vicq Rebeyrotte-Small Airport
Saint Ciers Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Coutant Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières Airfield-Small Airport
Sanet Agonac Airfield-Small Airport
Tieleman Aviation Airfield-Small Airport
ulm air estuaire Airfield-Small Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dirac

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martial

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 Dirac

What is the population of Dirac?

Dirac has a population of 1,389 residents and is located in France. The population density is 126 people per square mile, spread across 11.0 square miles.

Is Dirac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,687, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $107,200 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $536 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Dirac?

Dirac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.3 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Dirac?

The unemployment rate in Dirac is 7.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 83 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dirac?

The median home value in Dirac is $107,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $536.

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