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Ganges is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 3,997. Elevation: 541 ft (165 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ganges
Ganges is a commune in the Hérault department in Occitanie in southern France.
People
Economy
FHousing
BClimate
| Population | 3,997 |
| Population Density | 1,448 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.9342°, 3.7080° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Occitanie |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.5 inches (723 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,846 |
About Ganges
Ganges is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 3,997. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Ganges vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $18,846 |
| 75% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 19.8% |
| 450% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 31.0% |
| 150% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 240 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $114,600 |
| 59% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $573 |
| 51% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,599 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ganges
Ganges has an average annual temperature of 5.6°C (42°F). The hottest month is Aug (14.2°C), the coldest is Feb (-1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1938 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above France avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,448/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9342°N, 3.7080°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in |
Ganges has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 42°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.1").
Schools in Ganges
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège privé La Présentation | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée La Présentation Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Olympe de Gouges | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire de la Marianne | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée agricole privé le Roc Blanc de Ganges | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Louise Michel | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ganges
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soulbox | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Escapades | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Larzac | eclectic | UNKNOWN 320 kbps | |
| Pinata | electronica, hiphop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Platine 45 Radio | 2000s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| L'Eko | - | OGG 320 kbps | |
| France Bleu Hérault | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Late Night Dream | brazilian, funk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La Moderne | boogaloo, rocksteady | OGG 320 kbps | |
| Clapas Chanson | chansons françaises | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FM Plus | multicultural | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Divergence FM | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Aviva | 00s, 70s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Croco | electro rock, lounge | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Clapas Jazz | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WRCF Radio France | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RCF Maguelone Hérault | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Piñata Radio | music, variety | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bartas | local, music | MP3 224 kbps | |
| Rayvox | alternative / indie, arts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Clapas Rock | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Info RC | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ganges
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argileum | ||||
| Conservatoire de la Fourche | ||||
| Halle du Verre | ||||
| La Maison du Bois | ||||
| Le climatographe, Observatoire du Mont Aigoual | ||||
| Le Cloître de l'Abbaye de Gellone | ||||
| Maison de l'eau | ||||
| Maison des Consuls | ||||
| Maison Rouge | ||||
| Musée Cévenol | ||||
| Musée de la Soie | ||||
| Musée du Désert | ||||
| Orbise |
Libraries in Ganges
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Au gré des mots | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Claret | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Corconne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Valleraugue | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque et Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque l'Abri des Mots | 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 pour tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Info'kiosque | 0.0 | |||||
| La lézarde | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque André Chamson | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Prades-le-Lez | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Prades-le-Lez | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Pays Viganais | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean Arnal | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Lucie Aubrac | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Marie Rouanet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Olympe de Gouges | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ganges
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand marché | |||||
| Grand Marché | |||||
| Halles de Ganges | |||||
| Le Marché du Partage | |||||
| Les producteurs au Feliz | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché de Prades | |||||
| Marché de Prades | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Vincent-de-Barbeyrargues | |||||
| Marché paysan | |||||
| Place Étienne Sannier |
Hotels in Ganges
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ganges
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ganges
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ganges
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ganges
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ganges
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ganges
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ganges
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ganges
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ganges
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ganges
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlacStar | ||||
| Brasserie Artisanale D’Avèze | ||||
| Brasserie Baudille | ||||
| Brasserie de la Serrane | ||||
| Brasserie du Lez | ||||
| Brasserie le Lodge | ||||
| La Vieille Gisèle |
Stadiums & Teams in Ganges
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ganges
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station de ski de Prat Peyrot | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station de ski de Brameloup | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Croix de Bauzon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ganges
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport | MPL | Large Airport |
| Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes | - | Medium Airport |
| Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport | OBS | Medium Airport |
| Béziers Vias airport | BZR | Medium Airport |
| Mende-Brenoux Airfield | MEN | Medium Airport |
| Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport | FNI | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Montpellier - Candillargues | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-Londres | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Bez | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye | - | Small Airport |
| Bédarieux La Tour Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campagne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fleury d'Aude Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Florac Ste Enimie Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Grand'combe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Grand Plantier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Bories Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les champs blancs Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Limbardier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mas Nouguier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Millau-Larzac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Narbonne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nîmes Courbessac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pignan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plaine de Lacan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Puisserguier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rouveirolle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ruoms Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Drézéry Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sauvian Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sète ULM Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tornac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| ULM LECROS Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uzès-Belvezet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ganges
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ganges |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ganges
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Julien | |
| Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul | |
| Grand Temple de l'Église protestante unie de France | |
| Petit Temple |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ganges
What is the population of Ganges?
Ganges has a population of 3,997 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,448 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles.
Is Ganges expensive to live in?
The median household income is $18,846, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $114,600 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $573 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Ganges?
Ganges has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.5 inches.
How is the job market in Ganges?
The job market in Ganges faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 240 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ganges?
The median home value in Ganges is $114,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $573.