Le Châtelet, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Le Châtelet is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 1,147. Elevation: 650 ft (198 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

1,147 Population 70/sq mi density
650 ft Elevation 198 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Le Châtelet

Le Châtelet

Le Châtelet is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.

People

Population1,147
Density70/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Population1,147
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Coordinates46.6425°, 2.2823°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (720 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Le Châtelet

Le Châtelet is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 1,147. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet (198 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 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Le Châtelet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area16.4 sq mi (42.5 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates46.6425°N, 2.2823°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

258 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 52 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 146 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 141 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 84 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 84 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 97 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 88 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 147 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 81 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 149 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 60 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 82 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 48 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 56 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 85 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 78 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 121 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 89 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 13 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 110 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Le Châtelet has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Le Châtelet

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Élémentaire d'Ardenais - - - -
école élémentaire - - - -
école élémentaire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Le Châtelet

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ POP - MP3 128 kbps
rtf (RU) pop MP3 128 kbps
M40 - AAC 128 kbps
Générations 90 90's, france AAC+ 64 kbps
C2L music, variété MP3 192 kbps
Radio numéro 1 local, loiret MP3 128 kbps
rjfm - MP3 320 kbps
radio libertaire - MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Le Châtelet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ferme agroécologique
La Maison du Chaufournier
Le Centre De La Presse
Maison du Film Jour de Fête
Maison Natale de Maurice Estève
Musée de la Poterie
Musée des Arts et des Traditions Paysannes
Musée des Racines
Musée des Vieux Métiers
Musée Émile Chénon
Musée Michel Langlois
Musée Saint-Vic
Musée Sitazin
Pôle de l'Or - Pyramide des métiers d’art

Libraries in Le Châtelet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Châteaumeillant0.0
Bibliothèque de Culan0.0
Bibliothèque de Préveranges0.0
Bibliothèque de Reigny0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Vitte0.0
Bibliothèque de Saulzais-Le-Potier0.0
Bibliothèque du Châtelet en Berry0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
bibliothèque Municipale de Vesdun0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Isabel Godin0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque d’Orval0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Châtelet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché au Cadran
Marché couvert
Marché de Châteaumeillant
Marché de Lignières
Marché de Vesdun

Cafes in Le Châtelet

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Petit Castell’

Castles in Le Châtelet

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Manoir des Girouettes

Gas Stations in Le Châtelet

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station U

Banks in Le Châtelet

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole du Châtelet

Breweries in Le Châtelet

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie artisanale de l'Atelier 235
Brasserie au Pif
Brasserie de l’Arnon

Stadiums & Teams in Le Châtelet

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Le Châtelet

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avord (BA 702) Air Base-Medium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM de Sury en Vaux-Small Airport
Base ULM La Bouble-Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield-Small Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher Airfield-Small Airport
Châteauroux Villers Airfield-Small Airport
Cosne-sur-Loire 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
Joigny Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières Airfield-Small Airport
Lurcy-Lévis Airfield-Small Airport
Montluçon-Domérat Airfield-Small Airport
Reuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Romorantin Pruniers Airbase-Small Airport
Saint Christophe Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Thorette Airfield-Small Airport
Vicq sur Nahon Airfield-Small Airport
Vierzon-Méreau Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Le Châtelet

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Morlac
Poste de Le Châtelet en Berry

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Châtelet

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martial
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Pierre-les-Bois
Église Saint-Sulpice
Notre-Dame-de-Puy-Ferrand
Prieuré Notre-Dame d'Orsan

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 Le Châtelet

What is the population of Le Châtelet?

Le Châtelet has a population of 1,147 residents and is located in France. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 16.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Le Châtelet?

Le Châtelet 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 28.4 inches.

Nearby Cities

Châteaumeillant 1,629 pop · 6.9 mi Lignières 1,637 pop · 9.1 mi Orval 2,010 pop · 10.7 mi Saint-Amand-Montrond 9,899 pop · 11.9 mi Montgivray 1,546 pop · 14.5 mi La Châtre 4,037 pop · 14.6 mi Châteauneuf-sur-Cher 1,628 pop · 15.0 mi Vallon-en-Sully 1,754 pop · 17.1 mi Lunery 1,486 pop · 20.3 mi Levet 1,284 pop · 20.5 mi Boussac 1,380 pop · 20.5 mi Huriel 2,536 pop · 20.8 mi Dun-sur-Auron 3,524 pop · 21.7 mi Estivareilles 1,058 pop · 21.9 mi
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