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Garat, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Garat is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,548. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,548 Population 442/sq mi density
338 ft Elevation 103 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,616 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,616 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$107,200 home value, $536/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,548
Density442/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,616
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$107,200
Rent$536
Housing Units619
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Population1,548
Population Density442 / sq mi
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Coordinates45.6264°, 0.2627°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation34.0 inches (863 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,616

About Garat

Garat is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,548. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Garat is $27,616, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (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 93 business establishments.

Income: Garat vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,616
63% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)93

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Garat 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 619 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 3.9x.

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 Units619

Property Tax

Garat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density442/sq mi
Coordinates45.6264°N, 0.2627°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

216 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 M5.2 127 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 101 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 60 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 143 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 124 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 134 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 136 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 135 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 119 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 147 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 27 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 88 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 73 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 124 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 34 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 120 km
Jan 25, 1992 10 km SW of Triaize, France M3.7 142 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 141 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 134 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°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 68°F (20°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

Garat has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 42°F in January to 68°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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Schools in Garat

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle - - - -
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Radio Stations near Garat

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 Garat

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

Libraries in Garat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de l’IUT d’Angoulême0.0
Bibliotheque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque 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
Médiatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de la Grande Garenne0.0
Médiathèque de Ma Campagne0.0
Médiathèque de Mansle0.0
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 Garat

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 Victor Hugo
Ruche Saint-Projet-Saint-Constant
Salle des ventes de Montbron

Cinemas in Garat

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mégarama Garat

Golf Courses in Garat

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Les Petites Chaumes

Breweries in Garat

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

Stadiums & Teams in Garat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Garat

46 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
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
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Garat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Garat

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens

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 Garat

What is the population of Garat?

Garat has a population of 1,548 residents and is located in France. The population density is 442 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.

Is Garat expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,616, 63% 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 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Garat?

Garat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches.

How is the job market in Garat?

The unemployment rate in Garat is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 93 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Garat?

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

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