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Laroque-des-Albères, France

Occitanie · France

Laroque-des-Albères is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 2,086. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,086 Population 263/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
17.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,212 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$26,212 median income, 15.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$125,200 home value, $626/mo rent

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About Laroque-des-Albères

Laroque-des-Albères

Laroque-des-Albères is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.

People

Population2,086
Density263/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$26,212
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$125,200
Rent$626
Housing Units834
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Population2,086
Population Density263 / sq mi
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates42.5213°, 2.9337°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation17.6 inches (446 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.9 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$26,212

About Laroque-des-Albères

Laroque-des-Albères is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 2,086. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Laroque-des-Albères is $26,212, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 125 business establishments.

Income: Laroque-des-Albères vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,212
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.0%
317% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)125

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Laroque-des-Albères is $125,200, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $626 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 834 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,200
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$626
46% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units834

Property Tax

Climate in Laroque-des-Albères

Laroque-des-Albères has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 577 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.8°C / 48°F 4.8° / 12.7° 60.1
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 5° / 13.4° 40.8
Mar 12°C / 54°F 7.6° / 16.4° 51.5
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 9.7° / 18.7° 66.0
May 17.8°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22.3° 45.6
Jun 22°C / 72°F 17.2° / 26.8° 23.6
Jul 24.6°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.5° 14.9
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.4° 22.7
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 16.1° / 25.6° 43.1
Oct 17°C / 63°F 12.9° / 21.2° 81.1
Nov 12.4°C / 54°F 8.4° / 16.3° 72.5
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.3° 54.9
Laroque-des-Albères enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 325 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²)
Population Density263/sq mi
Coordinates42.5213°N, 2.9337°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below France avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

449 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2022.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 47 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 46 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 46 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 75 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 63 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 60 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 131 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 64 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 145 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 130 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 68 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 128 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 48 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 88 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 46 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 48 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 48 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 48 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 70 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 51 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
July 74°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in

Laroque-des-Albères has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Laroque-des-Albères

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle — — — —
École primaire — — — —
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Radio Stations near Laroque-des-Albères

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TEKNO1 techno MP3 320 kbps
Ràdio 90 (128k) (ES) funk, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Xtra 106.3 (US) sports MP3 48 kbps
France Bleu Roussillon — MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels (ES) music, news MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels — MP3 128 kbps
staronlineradio (ES) 70s disco, classic rock MP3 192 kbps
Ràdio 90 (320k) (ES) funk, jazz MP3 320 kbps
Ràdio Olot (ES) olot MP3 192 kbps
RTS Perpignan — MP3 128 kbps
RCF Pays d'Aude christian MP3 128 kbps
FM Evangile 66 christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Laroque-des-Albères

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien Evêché
Ancienne maternité Suisse d'Elne
Byrrh
Casa Carrère
Casa de l'Albera
Casa Pairal
Casa Xanxo CIAP
Caves Byrrh
Centre d'art Contemporain Walter Benjamin
Centre de Sculpture Romane
Cloître de la cathédrale d'Elne
Dynamiterie de Paulilles
Espace Antonio Machado
La forge catalane Le Martinet
La Poudrière
La Vie Vintage
Le musée d’Art Moderne de Collioure
Les collections de Saint-Cyprien
Maison de l'Histoire Casa del Voló
Maison de la Catalanité
Maison du Site
Maison natale du Maréchal Joffre
Maison Transfrontalière de l’Art Roman
Mas Pams
Mémorial du Camp d'Argelès-sur-Mer
Musée Aéronautique du Mas Palegry
Musée archéologique de Ruscino
Musée Aristide Maillol
Musée Bella
Musée d'art Hyacinthe-Rigaud
Musée d'Art Moderne
Musée de l'école
Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
Musée des Arts et traditions populaires
Musée des instruments
Musée des Monnaies et Médailles Joseph Puig
Musée du Liège
Musée Terrus
Museu
Museu de l'Aquarel·la
Museu Memorial de l'Exili
Museu Memorial du camp d'Argeles-sur-Mer
Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle
Saint-Martin de Fenollar

Libraries in Laroque-des-Albères

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
B.U. Droit0.0
B.U. Droit et Lettres0.0
B.U. Section Sciences0.0
BDA'thèque0.0
Biblioplage0.0
Biblioteca Isidre Macau0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pere Calders0.0
Biblioteca Sobrequés0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque André Stil0.0
Bibliothèque Barande0.0
Bibliothèque Bernard Nicolau0.0
Bibliothèque de Bompas0.0
Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Bibliothèque Lucien Lacreu0.0
Bibliothèque Ludovic Massé0.0
Bibliothèque Michel Maurette0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale « La Fontaine »0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Claude Simon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jordi Pere Cerdà0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jules Verne0.0
Books Drop/Pick0.0
Fa Si La Lire0.0
L'arc en ciel des livres0.0
Le Galbe0.0
Les lectures de Léontine0.0
Librairie Infos0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque Alexandre Jardin0.0
Médiathèque Antonio Machado0.0
Médiathèque Centrale0.0
Médiathèque Claude Blazy0.0
Médiathèque Départementale Claude Simon0.0
Médiathèque du Boulou0.0
Médiathèque El Mil·lenari0.0
Médiathèque Henri Tanyères0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Pierre Capeille0.0
Médiathèque J. Tastu0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Mediathèque Jacques Queralt0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque Joan Pau Giné0.0
Médiathèque La Marquise0.0
Médiathèque Laura Vazquez0.0
Médiathèque Louis Boulet0.0
Médiathèque Ludovic Massé0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Gouzy0.0
Médiathèque Michel Ey0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Pere Verdaguer0.0
Médiathèque Prosper Mérimée0.0
Médiathèque Ramon Llull0.0
Médiathèque Robert Avril0.0
Médiathèque Teddy Riner0.0
Médiathèque Victor Hugo0.0
Ô' fil de l'âme0.0
Salle Bernard Janicot0.0
Un livre à la mer0.0

Farmers Markets in Laroque-des-Albères

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché d'Alénya
Marché de la Mer
Marché de Thuir
Marché International Saint-Charles
Marché pittoresque
Marché Place de Belgique
Mercat municipal
Place de la République
Place de Marbre

Hotels in Laroque-des-Albères

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Catalan

Cafes in Laroque-des-Albères

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café des Artistes

Castles in Laroque-des-Albères

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Laroque

Breweries in Laroque-des-Albères

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
blaoblank
Brasserie du Château
Brasserie Rull
Brasserie Tôa
Cap d'Ona
L'Albéricaine
L'Atelier Gabriel
La Boc
La Canya
Le Traquenard

Stadiums & Teams in Laroque-des-Albères

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Laroque-des-Albères

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vallter 2000 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Laroque-des-Albères

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Girona-Costa Brava AirportGROLarge Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Folgueroles Airfield—Medium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aeroclub L’Estartit—Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Foixà—Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Llabiá—Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Pals—Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Viladamat—Small Airport
Aerodrom Tapioles—Small Airport
Aeródromo de Ordis—Small Airport
Air Galamus Airfield—Small Airport
Ampuriabrava Airfield—Small Airport
Beuda Besalu Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Camp de vol La Puieda—Small Airport
Canterrane Airfield—Small Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Fleury d'Aude Airfield—Small Airport
Lézignan-Corbières Airfield—Small Airport
Llupia Airfield—Small Airport
Montescot Airfield—Small Airport
Narbonne Airfield—Small Airport
Puichéric Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts Airfield—Small Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase—Small Airport
ST LUC Passa Airfield—Small Airport
Torreilles Airfield—Small Airport
Ulm Saint Couat Airfield—Small Airport
Ulmodrome de Limoux—Small Airport

Post Offices in Laroque-des-Albères

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Laroque-des-Albères

Churches & Religious Organizations in Laroque-des-Albères

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Félix et Saint-Blaise
Notre-Dame-de-Tanya
Sant Sebastià de la Roca

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 Laroque-des-Albères

What is the population of Laroque-des-Albères?

Laroque-des-Albères has a population of 2,086 residents and is located in France. The population density is 263 people per square mile, spread across 7.9 square miles.

Is Laroque-des-Albères expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,212, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,200 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $626 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Laroque-des-Albères?

Laroque-des-Albères enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.

How is the job market in Laroque-des-Albères?

The job market in Laroque-des-Albères faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 125 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Laroque-des-Albères?

The median home value in Laroque-des-Albères is $125,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $626.

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