La Châtre, France
Centre-Val de Loire · France
La Châtre is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 4,037. Elevation: 725 ft (221 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About La Châtre
La Châtre is a commune in the Indre department in central France.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,037 |
| Population Density | 1,725 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.5823°, 1.9873° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Centre-Val de Loire |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.0 inches (763 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Châtre
La Châtre is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 4,037. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet (221 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below France avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,725/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5823°N, 1.9873°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 117 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
La Châtre has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (2.1").
Schools in La Châtre
8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent George Sand | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée polyvalent George Sand | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Gustave Flaubert | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Maurice Rollinat | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Sainte-Geneviève | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Eugène Delacroix | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Marie-Louise Laguerre | - | - | - | - |
| Collège George Sand | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near La Châtre
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| rtf (RU) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| M40 | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| France Bleu Berry | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Générations 90 | 90's, france | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| C2L | music, variété | MP3 192 kbps | |
| rjfm | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| radio libertaire | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Masein80 | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in La Châtre
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Maison des Traditions | ||||
| Le Centre De La Presse | ||||
| Le Moulin d'Angibault | ||||
| Maison de George Sand | ||||
| Maison Départementale de la Mémoire Militaire | ||||
| Maison du Film Jour de Fête | ||||
| Maison du jardinier - Intérieur Berrichon | ||||
| Maison du Pérou | ||||
| Musée de Poche George Sand et de la Vallée Noire | ||||
| Musée des Arts et des Traditions Paysannes | ||||
| Musée des Racines | ||||
| Musée des Vieux Métiers | ||||
| Musée Émile Chénon | ||||
| Musée Michel Langlois | ||||
| Musée Sitazin |
Libraries in La Châtre
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Châteaumeillant | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Crozon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Châtre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Neuvy Saint-Sépulchre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Août | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale du Magny | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alfred de Musset | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Aigurande | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Ardentes | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Cluis | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Crevant | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Châtre
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle de Cluis | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché Aigurande | |||||
| Marché Aigurande | |||||
| Marché au Cadran | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché de Boussac | |||||
| Marché de Châteaumeillant | |||||
| Marché de La Châtre | |||||
| Marché de Lignières | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Août | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Août |
Hotels in La Châtre
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in La Châtre
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in La Châtre
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in La Châtre
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Châtre
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in La Châtre
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in La Châtre
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Châtre
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Châtre
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in La Châtre
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in La Châtre
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie artisanale de l'Atelier 235 | ||||
| Brasserie au Pif | ||||
| La Brasserie du Luma | ||||
| Sarl les Bières de Jeu |
Stadiums & Teams in La Châtre
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Châtre
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Avord (BA 702) Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Bourges airport | BOU | Medium Airport |
| Châteauroux Déols airport | CHR | Medium Airport |
| Montluçon-Guéret Airport | MCU | Medium Airport |
| Argenton-sur-Creuse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brandes La Perouille Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Château de l'Estang Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Châteauneuf Sur Cher Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Châteauroux Villers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coust Colombiers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dun sur Auron Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Évaux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Guéret Saint-Laurent Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Guilly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Issoudun Le Fay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Pavillon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Pommier Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Pouyollet Lizières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montluçon-Domérat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Orbigny Les Pallis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Prissac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reuilly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Romorantin Pruniers Airbase | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Christophe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sainte Thorette Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vicq sur Nahon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vierzon-Méreau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Villentrois Les Mardelles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Châtre
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Châtre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Châtre
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle de l'ancien hôpital | |
| Église Saint-Germain |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of La Châtre?
La Châtre has a population of 4,037 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,725 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Châtre?
La Châtre has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches.
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