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Gignac, France

Occitanie · France

Gignac is a small city in Occitanie, France with a population of 5,025. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,025 Population 349/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,555 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$23,555 median income, 13.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$131,000 home value, $655/mo rent

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About Gignac

Gignac

Gignac-Cressensac is a railway station between Gignac and Cressensac, Occitanie, France. The station opened in 1889 and is on the Orléans–Montauban railway line. The station is served by TER (local) services.

People

Population5,025
Density349/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,555
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty16.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$131,000
Rent$655
Housing Units2,010
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain17.8 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Population5,025
Population Density349 / sq mi
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Coordinates43.6521°, 3.5510°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation17.8 inches (452 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$23,555

About Gignac

Gignac is a small city in France (Occitanie) with a population of 5,025. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Gignac is $23,555, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 302 business establishments.

Income: Gignac vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$23,555
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.9%
286% above France avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above France avg
Establishments (County)302

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gignac is $131,000, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $655 (44% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,010 total housing units in the city. 28.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$131,000
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$655
44% below France avg
Rent Burden28.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,010

Property Tax

Climate in Gignac

Gignac has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.4°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 637 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.7°C / 46°F 3.4° / 12° 56.4
Feb 8.3°C / 47°F 3.5° / 13.1° 35.0
Mar 11.3°C / 52°F 6.3° / 16.3° 39.3
Apr 14°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.7° 55.8
May 17.8°C / 64°F 12.9° / 22.6° 45.7
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 16.8° / 26.9° 32.9
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 19.2° / 29.6° 16.9
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 18.9° / 29.3° 36.2
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 15.3° / 25.2° 88.2
Oct 16.5°C / 62°F 12.3° / 20.7° 92.8
Nov 11.5°C / 53°F 7.3° / 15.7° 78.4
Dec 8.2°C / 47°F 4° / 12.5° 59.4
Gignac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area14.4 sq mi (37.3 km²)
Population Density349/sq mi
Coordinates43.6521°N, 3.5510°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below France avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

248 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 123 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 119 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 99 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 120 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 89 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 121 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 118 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 149 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 116 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 119 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 131 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 69 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 78 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 148 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 118 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 79 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 124 km
Nov 22, 1997 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France M3.5 123 km
Feb 12, 1997 11 km NW of Ria-Sirach, France M3.5 148 km
Mar 30, 1996 11 km NNW of Estagel, France M3.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in

Gignac has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Gignac

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Notre-Dame-De-Grâce
Section d'enseignement professionnel du lycée polyvalent Simone Veil
École élémentaire Claude Daniel de Laurès
École Maternelle les Tourettes
Collège Lo Trentanel
Lycée polyvalent Simone Veil
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Radio Stations near Gignac

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Escapades MP3 128 kbps
Radio Larzac eclectic UNKNOWN 320 kbps
Pinata electronica, hiphop MP3 128 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
Piñata Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Radio Croco electro rock, lounge MP3 128 kbps
Clapas Jazz MP3 128 kbps
WRCF Radio France MP3 192 kbps
Clapas Rock rock MP3 128 kbps
RCF Maguelone Hérault christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gignac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Argileum
Espace Georges Brassens
Espace Patrimoine
Espace véhicules anciens
Le Cloître de l'Abbaye de Gellone
Musée archéologique Paul Soyris
Musée Boby Lapointe
Musée de l'Étang de Thau
Musée de la Porte
Musée de Lodève
Musée de site Gallo Romain Villa-Loupian
Musée de Vulliod Saint-Germain
Musée du Jouet
Musée international des Arts modestes
Site archéologique du Castellas

Libraries in Gignac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Au gré des mots0.0
Bibliothèque d'Aspiran0.0
Bibliothèque Manée Lecuyer0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Haroun Tazieff0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Max Rouquette0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
CDI0.0
Lire à la Mer0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Adèle Foli0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque Confluence0.0
Médiathèque de Paulhan0.0
Médiathèque de Vendémian0.0
Médiathèque du Caylar0.0
Médiathèque du Pouget0.0
Médiathèque Edmond-Charlot0.0
Médiathèque Fontès0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque La Gare0.0
Médiathèque Léo Malet0.0
Médiathèque Léon Guizard0.0
Médiathèque Montaigne0.0
Médiathèque Municipale René Escudié0.0
Médiathèque Municpale de Cournonterral0.0
Médiathèque Olympe de Gouges0.0
Médiathèque-CDI Stéphane Hessel0.0
Réseau intercommunal des bibliothèques0.0

Farmers Markets in Gignac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
Le Forum
Le Forum
Le Marché du Partage
Les Halles
Les saveurs du Pays
Marché bio de Pézenas
Marché Biologique de Villeneuvette
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché de Caux
Marché de Pézenas
Marché du centre-ville (fruits et légumes)
Marché estival de Salasc
Mini marche
Place Étienne Sannier

Hotels in Gignac

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hébergements
Le Vieux Moulin

Cafes in Gignac

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Âne Gourmand
La fontaine de Molière
Le France

Monuments in Gignac

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pont de Gignac

Castles in Gignac

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château Capion

Dentists in Gignac

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet dentaire
Ceccotti, Mourot-Decourt, Blanche
Docteur Laurent Bataille, Docteur Jacques Bataille

Veterinaries in Gignac

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire
FR #12704458657

Bus Stations in Gignac

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1317355367
Gignac - Pôle d'Échanges Multimodal

Gas Stations in Gignac

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Gignac

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Dupuy de Parseval
Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Société Générale
Société Générale

Gyms in Gignac

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Area Gym
Salle d'entraînement physique

Breweries in Gignac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BB Kombucha
Brasserie Baudille
Brasserie de la Serrane
La Petite Brasserie
La Singulière
La Vacqueroise
Pain-Liquide

Stadiums & Teams in Gignac

TeamLeagueDivision
Arènes de Saint-Georges d'Orques

Ski Resorts Near Gignac

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gignac

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - CandillarguesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Florac Ste Enimie AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Les champs blancs AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mas Nouguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Pignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Drézéry AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
Sète ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM LECROS AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gignac

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gignac

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gignac

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Carmel Saint-Joseph
Carmel Saint-Joseph
Chapelle du Souvenir Français
Église Saint-Martin de Carcarès
Église Saint-Pierre
Mosquée de Gignac

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 Gignac

What is the population of Gignac?

Gignac has a population of 5,025 residents and is located in France. The population density is 349 people per square mile, spread across 14.4 square miles.

Is Gignac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,555, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $131,000 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $655 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gignac?

Gignac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.8 inches, with 1.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gignac?

The job market in Gignac faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 302 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gignac?

The median home value in Gignac is $131,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $655.

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