Orthez, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France
Orthez is a small city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 10,881. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°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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People
Climate
| Population | 10,881 |
| Population Density | 614 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.4883°, -0.7727° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.8 inches (1,239 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.8 inches (10 cm) |
About Orthez
Orthez is a small city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 10,881. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Climate in Orthez
Orthez has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1078 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above France avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 17.7 sq mi (45.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 614/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4883°N, 0.7727°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in |
Orthez has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 44°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (2.6").
Schools in Orthez
15 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée professionnel Francis Jammes | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire publique de Départ | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général et technologique Gaston Fébus | - | - | - | - |
| École Notre-Dame | - | - | - | - |
| École Calandreta | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Chaussée de Dax | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Daniel Argote-Bergereau | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel Molière | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle publique Chaussée de Dax | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Gaston Fébus | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Sainte-Suzanne | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Jeanne d'Arc | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Moncade | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire publique Centre | - | - | - | - |
| École des Soarns | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Orthez
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiberoko botza | talk & speech | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Ràdio País | bearn, folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Irulegiko Irratia | abisuak, basque music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| France Bleu Gascogne | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Cap a cap | traditional | MP3 |
Museums in Orthez
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association Francis Jammes | ||||
| Centre d'Interprétation de Navarrenx | ||||
| La Poudrière | ||||
| Le Musée de la Chalosse | ||||
| Les outils d'autrefois, la boite aux souvenirs | ||||
| Maison de la Vannerie | ||||
| Musée des Vieux Outils | ||||
| Musée du Camp de Gurs | ||||
| Musée du Château de Laàs | ||||
| Musée du Sel et des Traditions Béarnaises | ||||
| Musée du Sel et des Traditions Béarnaises | ||||
| Musée Jeanne d'Albret | ||||
| Préhistosite de Brassempouy | ||||
| Tour Monréal |
Libraries in Orthez
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Pour Tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Pour Tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque pour tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Halte lecture | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Goos | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Hinx | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Pomarez | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saint-aubin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Tilh | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des arrigans | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Arrigans | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Luys | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean-Louis Curtis | 0.0 | |||||
| MéMo Médiathèque de Monein | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Orthez
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché d'Amou | |||||
| Marché de Gamarde-les-Bains | |||||
| Marché de Hagetmau | |||||
| Marché de Hinx | |||||
| Marché de la Halle à Montfort-en-Chalosse | |||||
| Marché de Pomarez | |||||
| Marché du Mardi |
Hotels in Orthez
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Orthez
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Orthez
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Orthez
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Orthez
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Orthez
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Orthez
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Orthez
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Orthez
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Orthez
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Orthez
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Orthez
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Orthez
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Orthez
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Clouque |
Stadiums & Teams in Orthez
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Orthez
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Somport | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Estación Invernal de Astún | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cauterets | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Artouste | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gourette | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Pierre-Saint-Martin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Orthez
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Pau Pyrénées Airport | PUF | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Lasclaveries | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Mimizan | - | Small Airport |
| Aire-sur-l'Adour Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Amou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Andoins Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Benesse Maremne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Boeil Bezing Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cabaliros Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Claracq Villa les Palmiers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dax Seyresse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Escary Aramits Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Gurmençon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Itxassou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Luquet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Malaussanne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maslacq Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maupas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Navarrenx Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nogaro Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oloron Herrere Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ozenx Montrestrucq Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ponson Dessus Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rion Des Landes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sames Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sévignacq Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tartas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vallon des Bergons | - | Small Airport |
| Viella Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Orthez
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste Orthez |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Orthez
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Association Musulmane des Pyrénées-Atlantiques | |
| Église Évangélique Libre | |
| Église Saint-Barthélémy | |
| Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Martin de Castetarbe | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Sainte-Suzanne | |
| Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthez
What is the population of Orthez?
Orthez has a population of 10,881 residents and is located in France. The population density is 614 people per square mile, spread across 17.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Orthez?
Orthez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.
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