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Fitou, France

Occitanie · France

Fitou is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 715. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
715 Population 79/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
23.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,172 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,172 median income, 12.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$106,200 home value, $531/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population715
Density79/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,172
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$106,200
Rent$531
Housing Units286
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Population715
Population Density79 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates42.8930°, 2.9771°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation23.9 inches (606 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,172

About Fitou

Fitou is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 715. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Fitou is $22,172, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.8% (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 43 business establishments.

Income: Fitou vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,172
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.8%
256% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fitou is $106,200, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $531 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 286 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 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,200
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$531
54% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units286

Property Tax

Climate in Fitou

Fitou has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 577 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.8°C / 48°F 4.8° / 12.7° 60.1
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 5° / 13.4° 40.8
Mar 12°C / 54°F 7.6° / 16.4° 51.5
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 9.7° / 18.7° 66.0
May 17.8°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22.3° 45.6
Jun 22°C / 72°F 17.2° / 26.8° 23.6
Jul 24.6°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.5° 14.9
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.4° 22.7
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 16.1° / 25.6° 43.1
Oct 17°C / 63°F 12.9° / 21.2° 81.1
Nov 12.4°C / 54°F 8.4° / 16.3° 72.5
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.3° 54.9
Fitou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates42.8930°N, 2.9771°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

454 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2022.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 37 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 32 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 78 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 103 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 90 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 98 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 92 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 141 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 92 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 8 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 35 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 110 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 34 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 32 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 32 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 68 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 34 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 35 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 82 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 88 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Wettest
November 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in

Fitou has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Fitou

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Fitou

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TEKNO1 techno MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Roussillon MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels (ES) music, news MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels MP3 128 kbps
RTS Perpignan MP3 128 kbps
RCF Pays d'Aude christian MP3 128 kbps
FM Evangile 66 christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Fitou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien Evêché
Casa Pairal
Casa Xanxo CIAP
Centre d'art Contemporain Walter Benjamin
Centre de Sculpture Romane
Château de Fitou
Écomusée du miel
La Poudrière
Maison de la Catalanité
Maison de la Narbonnaise
Maison des Arts
Maison natale du Maréchal Joffre
Mas Pams
Mémorial du Camp de Rivesaltes
Musée Aéronautique du Mas Palegry
Musée archéologique de Ruscino
Musée Bella
Musée d'art Hyacinthe-Rigaud
Musée de l'école
Musée de Peyriac de Mer
Musée de Préhistoire de Tautavel
Musée de Sigean
Musée des Monnaies et Médailles Joseph Puig
Musée du Sel
Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle

Libraries in Fitou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
B.U. Droit0.0
B.U. Droit et Lettres0.0
B.U. Section Sciences0.0
Biblioplage0.0
Bibliothèque André Alquier0.0
Bibliothèque André Stil0.0
Bibliothèque Barande0.0
Bibliothèque Bernard Nicolau0.0
Bibliothèque de Bompas0.0
Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Bibliothèque Ludovic Massé0.0
Bibliothèque Michel Maurette0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale « La Fontaine »0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Claude Delmas0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jules Verne0.0
Centre Culturel0.0
L'arc en ciel des livres0.0
La Maison de Julien - Médiathèque0.0
Librairie Infos0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque Alexandre Jardin0.0
Médiathèque Arthur Conte0.0
Médiathèque Centrale0.0
Médiathèque Claude Blazy0.0
Médiathèque Claude Simon0.0
Médiathèque de Gruissan0.0
Médiathèque de l'Étang0.0
Médiathèque Denis Diderot0.0
Médiathèque El Mil·lenari0.0
Médiathèque Georges Duret0.0
Médiathèque Henri Tanyères0.0
Médiathèque J. Tastu0.0
Médiathèque Laura Vazquez0.0
Médiathèque Michel Ey0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Leucate0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Cochereau0.0
Médiathèque Ramon Llull0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèque Victor Hugo0.0

Farmers Markets in Fitou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles de L'Agly
Marché de Gruissan
Marché de Port Leucate
Marché de Salses
Marché International Saint-Charles
Marché Place de Belgique
Place de la République
Place de la République

Hotels in Fitou

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Aragon

Castles in Fitou

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Fitou

Breweries in Fitou

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l'Agly
Brasserie du Château
Brasserie Parallèle 42
Brasserie Rull
Geck Eau
La Boc
La Mer à Boire

Stadiums & Teams in Fitou

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fitou

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aerodrom TapiolesSmall Airport
Aeródromo de OrdisSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Ampuriabrava AirfieldSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Beuda Besalu Private AirstripSmall Airport
Canterrane AirfieldSmall Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Les champs blancs AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Llupia AirfieldSmall Airport
Mas Nouguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Montescot AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
Sète ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport
ST LUC Passa AirfieldSmall Airport
Torreilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Fitou

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fitou

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Julien-et-Sainte-Basilisse

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 Fitou

What is the population of Fitou?

Fitou has a population of 715 residents and is located in France. The population density is 79 people per square mile, spread across 9.1 square miles.

Is Fitou expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,172, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,200 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $531 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Fitou?

Fitou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches.

How is the job market in Fitou?

The job market in Fitou faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fitou?

The median home value in Fitou is $106,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $531.

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