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Grande-Synthe, France
Hauts-de-France · France
Grande-Synthe is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 23,213. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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People
Economy
FHousing
C+Climate
| Population | 23,213 |
| Population Density | 2,804 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.0154°, 2.2998° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Hauts-de-France |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.9 inches (1,013 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.7 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $17,982 |
About Grande-Synthe
Grande-Synthe is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 23,213. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Grande-Synthe vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $17,982 |
| 76% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 26.8% |
| 644% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 33.0% |
| 166% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,393 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $125,000 |
| 56% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 46% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 9,285 |
Property Tax
Climate in Grande-Synthe
Grande-Synthe has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 820 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,804/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0154°N, 2.2998°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | — | 48 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 75 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in |
Grande-Synthe has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 41°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.6").
Schools in Grande-Synthe
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire Jacques Brel | — | — | — | — |
| Collège René Bonpain | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée René Bonpain | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Jean Moulin | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Célestin Freinet | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée professionnel de l'automobile et du transport | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Verlaine | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Paul Verlaine | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Jules Verne | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Clemenceau | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Pierre et Marie Curie | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Jacques Prévert | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Victor Hugo | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Chabrier | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Anne Frank | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée professionnel des Plaines du Nord | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Pierre et Marie Curie | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Jacques Brel | — | — | — | — |
| Collège du Moulin | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée général et technologique du Noordover | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Julie Daubie | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Julie Daubie | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Célestin Freinet | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Francisco Ferrer | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Garcia Lorca | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Garcia Lorca | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe scolaire de La Meunerie | — | — | — | — |
| École de Production de la région Dunkerquoise Littoral Tech | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire la Meunerie | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle de La Meunerie | — | — | — | — |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Anne Frank | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Grande-Synthe
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banquise FM | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Yellow Radio | dance, deep | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) | 90s, eurodance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Delta FM | musique | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Uylenspiegel | folk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Wagenbergtotaal (NL) | internet radio, song requests | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TEMPO 62 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Addictive 50s (GB) | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Grande-Synthe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarium Municipal | ||||
| Centre Interprétation Art et Culture | ||||
| Dunkirk Museum 1940 Dynamo Operation | ||||
| Fort des Dunes | ||||
| Fort des Dunes | ||||
| Frac Grand Large — Hauts-de-France | ||||
| Halle aux Sucres - Learning center - CNFPT INSET - AGUR - centre de la mémoire | ||||
| LAAC, Lieu d'art et d'action contemporaine | ||||
| Maison de l'Islandais | ||||
| Maison de la Bataille | ||||
| Maison des Archers | ||||
| Maison du Westhoek - Office de tourisme | ||||
| Musée de la Mer | ||||
| Musée de la mine, de la sidérurgie et de la minéralogie | ||||
| Musée Départemental de Flandre | ||||
| Musée des Gigottos Automates | ||||
| Musée des Pompes | ||||
| Musée du Dessin et de l'Estampe originale | ||||
| Musée du Mont-de-Piété | ||||
| Musée du sauvetage | ||||
| Musée Guillaume de Rubrouck | ||||
| Musée Jeanne Devos | ||||
| Musée Maritime et Portuaire | ||||
| Palais de l'Univers et des Sciences |
Libraries in Grande-Synthe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium | 0.0 | |||||
| B!B | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibiothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Célestin Freinet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Audruicq | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Cappelle-la-Grande | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Malo-les-Bains | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Petite-Synthe | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Rosendaël | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Sables | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Émile Verhaeren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Éva Coulier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Léonce Baron | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Les Mûriers | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Michel Butor | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire (BULCO) | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Yves Renoir | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de ressources - Halle documentaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Uxem | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Buysscheure | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Gravelines | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Émile Zola | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François Mitterrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jacques Duquesne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Le Petit Prince | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Marcel Pagnol | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Marguerite-Brébant | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Nelson Mandela | 0.0 | |||||
| Public library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Grande-Synthe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaces & Gauffres | |||||
| Marché de Dunkerque | |||||
| Marché de l'Europe | |||||
| Marché de Malo | |||||
| Marché de producteurs | |||||
| Place d'Audruicq |
Hotels in Grande-Synthe
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Grande-Synthe
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Grande-Synthe
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Grande-Synthe
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Grande-Synthe
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Grande-Synthe
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Grande-Synthe
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Grande-Synthe
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Grande-Synthe
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Grande-Synthe
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Grande-Synthe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbaye de Clairmarais | ||||
| Brasserie des Enfants de Jean-Bart | ||||
| Brasserie des Quatre-Écluses | ||||
| Brasserie Osseus | ||||
| Brasserie Thiriez |
Stadiums & Teams in Grande-Synthe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Grande-Synthe
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | OST | Large Airport |
| Calais Marck Airport | CQF | Medium Airport |
| Koksijde Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport | LTQ | Medium Airport |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | HZB | Medium Airport |
| Arras-Roclincourt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Berck-sur-Mer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Bouttemy DZ | — | Small Airport |
| Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Frévent ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Herlies ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Verchocq Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Vitry-en-Artois Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Grande-Synthe
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de Poste de Grande-Synthe |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Grande-Synthe
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Jacques | |
| Église Saint-Joseph | |
| Mosquée Errahma | |
| Mosquée Salam |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Grande-Synthe?
Grande-Synthe has a population of 23,213 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,804 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.
Is Grande-Synthe expensive to live in?
The median household income is $17,982, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Grande-Synthe?
Grande-Synthe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches, with 5.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Grande-Synthe?
The job market in Grande-Synthe faces challenges, with unemployment at 26.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,393 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Grande-Synthe?
The median home value in Grande-Synthe is $125,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $625.