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Magalas, France

Occitanie · France

Magalas is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 2,063. Elevation: 433 ft (132 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,063 Population 409/sq mi density
433 ft Elevation 132 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,382 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,382 median income, 13.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$117,400 home value, $587/mo rent

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About Magalas

Magalas

Magalas is a commune in the Hérault department in southern France.

People

Population2,063
Density409/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,382
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$117,400
Rent$587
Housing Units825
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Population2,063
Population Density409 / sq mi
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Coordinates43.4716°, 3.2225°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (695 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$23,382

About Magalas

Magalas is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 2,063. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Magalas is $23,382, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 124 business establishments.

Income: Magalas vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,382
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.4%
272% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)124

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Magalas is $117,400, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $587 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 825 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,400
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$587
50% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units825

Property Tax

Magalas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density409/sq mi
Coordinates43.4716°N, 3.2225°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below France avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

300 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 91 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 87 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 144 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 132 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 60 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 88 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 87 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 84 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 86 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 85 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 116 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 102 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 45 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 75 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 142 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 103 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 86 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 115 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 91 km
Feb 12, 1997 11 km NW of Ria-Sirach, France M3.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in

Magalas has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Magalas

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Les Arbourys
École maternelle les Petits Grains
École élémentaire Simone Veil
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Radio Stations near Magalas

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Larzac eclectic UNKNOWN 320 kbps
Radio Saint Affrique MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Magalas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bunker 638
Château-Abbaye de Cassan
Ensérune Oppidum
Éspace d’Art Contemporain
Espace Muséographique Les Lumières de la Mine
Espace Patrimoine
L'Oustal des Abeilles
Maison des Arts
Maison du Mouflon
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée agathois Jules Baudou
Musée Archéologique
Musée archéologique
Musée Boby Lapointe
Musée Chapy
Musée d'Art Contemporain
Musée de la Cloche et de la Sonnaille
Musée de la Porte
Musée de Vulliod Saint-Germain
Musée des Beaux Arts Fayet
Musée du Biterrois
Musée du Jouet
Musée du Jouet et de l'Objet ancien
Musée Fabregat
Musée Graissessac Autrefois
Musée Taurin

Libraries in Magalas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Aspiran0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Haroun Tazieff0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Max Rouquette0.0
Lo Cirdòc - Mediatèca occitana0.0
Marcel Guibbaud0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Adèle Foli0.0
Médiathèque Agathoise0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque Communale0.0
Médiathèque de Colombiers0.0
Médiathèque de Paulhan0.0
Médiathèque Edmond-Charlot0.0
Médiathèque Fontès0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque George Frèche0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Georges Brassens0.0
Médiathèque Le Réservoir0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Louis Molveau0.0
Médiathèque Max Rouquette0.0
Médiathèque Michel Galabru0.0
Médiathèque Samuel Beckett0.0

Farmers Markets in Magalas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Marché du Soleil
Halle du Marché
La Carotte Joyeuse
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché bio de Pézenas
Marché Biologique de Villeneuvette
Marche de Béziers
Marché de Caux
Marché de l'Iranget
Marché de Pézenas
Marché estival de Salasc
Marché Paysan
Marché public
Marché traditionnel
Place de la République (la Promenade)
Place du Marché
Place Georges Clemenceau
Place Joseph Durand
Place Jules Castan

Veterinaries in Magalas

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vétérinaire Sillion Christelle

Train Stations in Magalas

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Magalas

Gas Stations in Magalas

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Magalas

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Crédit Agricole

Gyms in Magalas

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Magalas Fitness

Breweries in Magalas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alaryk
Brasserie Alaryk
Pain-Liquide

Stadiums & Teams in Magalas

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Magalas

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 Magalas

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Les champs blancs AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mas Nouguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Pignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Drézéry AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
Sète ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
Torreilles AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM LECROS AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Magalas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Magalas

Churches & Religious Organizations in Magalas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Laurent

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 Magalas

What is the population of Magalas?

Magalas has a population of 2,063 residents and is located in France. The population density is 409 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.

Is Magalas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,382, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $117,400 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $587 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Magalas?

Magalas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Magalas?

The job market in Magalas faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 124 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Magalas?

The median home value in Magalas is $117,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $587.

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