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Fontenay-le-Comte, France
Pays de la Loire · France
Fontenay-le-Comte is a small city in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 16,316. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
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People
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| Population | 16,316 |
| Population Density | 1,241 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4667°, -0.8062° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Pays de la Loire |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1 inches (1,145 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.6 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,155 |
About Fontenay-le-Comte
Fontenay-le-Comte is a small city in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 16,316. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Fontenay-le-Comte vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $23,155 |
| 69% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.4% |
| 272% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
| 29% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 979 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $118,800 |
| 58% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $594 |
| 49% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 6,526 |
Property Tax
Climate in Fontenay-le-Comte
Fontenay-le-Comte has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (21°C), the coldest is Jan (4.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 746 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above France avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4667°N, 0.8062°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Fontenay-le-Comte has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.5").
Schools in Fontenay-le-Comte
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isamba | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée privé Notre-Dame | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Florence Arthaud | — | — | — | — |
| École des Etablières | — | — | — | — |
| Collège François Viète | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée général et technologique agricole Bel Air | — | — | — | — |
| École René Jaulin | — | — | — | — |
| Collège André Tiraqueau | — | — | — | — |
| Collège privé Saint-Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| École privée Sainte-Trinité | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Les Jacobins | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Polyvalent Francois Rabelais | — | — | — | — |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège privé Saint Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| CMFP Centre Militaire de Formation Professionelle | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire Marceau Bretaud | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle C. Bouron R. Massé | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire C. Bouron R. Massé | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Saint-Jean | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Les Jacobins | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire Les Cordeliers | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Fontenay-le-Comte
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alouette | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor | alternative / indie, downtempo | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Collines La Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Fontenay-le-Comte
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbaye de Maillezais | ||||
| Centre d’éducation à l’environnement du Marais Poitevin | ||||
| Centre Minier de Faymoreau | ||||
| Maison d'Aliénor | ||||
| Maison du Maître de Digues | ||||
| Musée de la charronnerie et de la tonnelerie | ||||
| Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires | ||||
| Musée national Clemenceau-de Lattre | ||||
| Musée Vendéen |
Libraries in Fontenay-le-Comte
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au plaisir de lire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Fontaines | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Prieuré | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Edmond Grasset | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Gabriel Delaunay | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Gabriel-Delaunay | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Henri et Maurice de La Pintière | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Clod’ Aria | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale Théophile Mandineau | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace culturel Gabrielle Cachignard | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Chantonnay | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Sigournais | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jim Dandurand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale « Louis Perceau » | 0.0 | |||||
| Vendéthèque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Fontenay-le-Comte
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle aux Étoffes | |||||
| Halles | |||||
| La Halle du Marché | |||||
| Le Préau | |||||
| Les casiers fermiers | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert |
Hotels in Fontenay-le-Comte
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Fontenay-le-Comte
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Fontenay-le-Comte
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Fontenay-le-Comte
4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Fontenay-le-Comte
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Fontenay-le-Comte
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Fontenay-le-Comte
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Fontenay-le-Comte
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Fontenay-le-Comte
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Fontenay-le-Comte
9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Fontenay-le-Comte
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Fontenay-le-Comte
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferme Brasserie La Muette | ||||
| Ferme brasserie Louis et Marguerite | ||||
| La Brasserie du Marais Poitevin | ||||
| La Brasserie du Marais Poitevin | ||||
| La Cibulle | ||||
| La Rieuse |
Stadiums & Teams in Fontenay-le-Comte
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Fontenay-le-Comte
41 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport | EDM | Medium Airport |
| La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport | LRH | Medium Airport |
| Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport | NIT | Medium Airport |
| Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport | RCO | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Coutigny-Sérigné | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de l'Emonière | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Marennes - Le Bournet | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La Plaine | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Thouars | — | Small Airport |
| Arvert Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bournizeaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Breuil Barret Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chaillé-les-Marais Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cholet Le Pontreau airfield | CET | Small Airport |
| Cizay-la-Madeleine UL | — | Small Airport |
| Courçon Eol'Aunis Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fontenay Le Comte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gourgé Les Grippeaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| la brossette Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Planche Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tranche-sur-Mer ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Le Grand Moiré Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Thou Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Luçon - Chasnais Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Luçon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mauléon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montaigu St Georges Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mouchamps Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nantillé Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pouançay Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Amand sur Sèvre Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Laurent sur Sèvre Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Martin des Fontaines Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Philbert de Bouaine Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Secondigny Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sèvremoine Ultralight strip | — | Small Airport |
| St Jean d'Angély Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Macaire du bois Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Pierre d'Oléron Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Usseau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Fontenay-le-Comte
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fontenay Le Comte Charzais | |
| La Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fontenay-le-Comte
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle de l'Ancien Couvent des Tiercelettes | |
| Chapelle de l'Union chrétienne | |
| Chapelle des Carmélites | |
| Église Notre-Dame | |
| Église Notre-Dame | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Témoins de Jéhovah Salle du Royaume | |
| Temple |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Fontenay-le-Comte
What is the population of Fontenay-le-Comte?
Fontenay-le-Comte has a population of 16,316 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,241 people per square mile, spread across 13.2 square miles.
Is Fontenay-le-Comte expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,155, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $118,800 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $594 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 Fontenay-le-Comte?
Fontenay-le-Comte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Fontenay-le-Comte?
The job market in Fontenay-le-Comte faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 979 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Fontenay-le-Comte?
The median home value in Fontenay-le-Comte is $118,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $594.