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Palau-de-Cerdagne, France

Occitanie · France

Palau-de-Cerdagne is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 512. Elevation: 3,957 ft (1,206 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
512 Population 16/sq mi density
3,957 ft Elevation 1,206 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
39.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,702 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$22,702 median income, 8.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$126,000 home value, $630/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population512
Density16/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,702
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$126,000
Rent$630
Housing Units205
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation3,957 ft (1,206 m)
Population512
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation3,957 ft (1,206 m)
Coordinates42.4151°, 1.9675°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation39.1 inches (994 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.2 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$22,702

About Palau-de-Cerdagne

Palau-de-Cerdagne is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 512. The city sits at an elevation of 3,957 feet (1,206 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Palau-de-Cerdagne is $22,702, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Palau-de-Cerdagne vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,702
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Palau-de-Cerdagne is $126,000, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $630 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 205 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,000
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$630
46% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units205

Property Tax

Palau-de-Cerdagne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.1 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,957 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below France avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,957 ft (1,206 m)
Area32.6 sq mi (84.3 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates42.4151°N, 1.9675°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 9.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

569 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 65 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 70 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 86 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 27 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 42 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 124 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 25 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 59 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 28 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 98 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 107 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 127 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 95 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 51 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 17 km
Apr 17, 2023 11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France M4.0 147 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 16 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 68 km
Feb 15, 2008 9 km SSW of Bonansa, Spain M3.9 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 54 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Palau-de-Cerdagne has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Palau-de-Cerdagne

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire privée Rosette Blanc
École primaire Joan Cayrol
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Radio Stations near Palau-de-Cerdagne

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pyrénées FM MP3 192 kbps
El 9 FM (ES) granollers MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Sant Fruitós (ES) music, news MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Puig-reig (ES) puig-reig MP3 56 kbps

Museums in Palau-de-Cerdagne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antic molí d'aigua
Centre d'interpretació Dinosaures Fumanya
El Sequer
Espai Geologia Vallcebre
Ethnological Museum of Ripoll
Exposició La Molina
Four solaire
Héliodyssée
La Ferreria
Le Musée de Cerdagne
Mina del Petroli
Musée de la charcuterie de Cerdagne
Musée du Granit & des tailleurs de pierres
Musée sans murs
Musée sans murs
Museu Cerdà
Museu de les mines de Cercs
Museu del Ciment
Museu del Comte Arnau
Museu del Pastor
Museu municipal de Llivia
Scriptorium
Themis Solaire Innovation

Libraries in Palau-de-Cerdagne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comtat de Cerdanya0.0
Biblioteca Lambert Mata0.0
Biblioteca Lambert Mata0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Bellver de Cerdanya0.0
Biblioteca Terra Baixa0.0
Bibliothèque associative Endavent0.0
Bibliothèque de Formiguères0.0
Bibliothèque de La Llagonne0.0
Bibliothèque de Matemale0.0
Bibliothèque de Mont-Louis0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Pierre-Dels-Forcats0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Espace médiathèque0.0
Mairie Ayguatebia-Talau0.0
Médiathèque - Pyrénées Catalanes0.0
Médiathèque de Font-Romeu0.0
Médiathèque des Angles0.0
Médiathèque Jordi Pere Cerdà0.0

Farmers Markets in Palau-de-Cerdagne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Saillagouse
Mercat cobert de Ripoll

Breweries in Palau-de-Cerdagne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Choucas
Cerveseria

Stadiums & Teams in Palau-de-Cerdagne

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Palau-de-Cerdagne

23 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ordino-Arcalís 0.0 $0
Domaine Les Monts d'Olmes 0.0 $0
Guzet 0.0 $0
Camurac 0.0 $0
Freeride Guzet 0.0 $0
Goulier 0.0 $0
Ascou 0.0 $0
Mijanès - Donezan 0.0 $0
Station de Beille 0.0 $0
Ax 3 Domaines 0.0 $0
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 $0
Puyvalador 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí Port del Comte 0.0 $0
Formiguères 0.0 $0
Les Angles 0.0 $0
Pal-Arinsal 0.0 $0
Porte Puymorens 0.0 $0
La Quillane 0.0 $0
Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 0.0 $0
Cambre d'Aze 0.0 $0
Vallter 2000 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de Masella 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de la Molina 0.0 $0

Airports Near Palau-de-Cerdagne

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Folgueroles AirfieldMedium Airport
Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel AirportLEUMedium Airport
Aeròdrom de CerveraSmall Airport
Aeròdrom del Pla de BagesSmall Airport
Aerodrom TapiolesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pamiers - Les PujolsSmall Airport
Aeródromo TiuranaSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport d'UstouSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de la MarranoSmall Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la CalmeSmall Airport
Altisurface d'AleuSmall Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del PalmSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'HippopotameSmall Airport
Altisurface du Clos de LeguaSmall Airport
Artigat AirfieldSmall Airport
Beuda Besalu Private AirstripSmall Airport
Calaf-Sallavinera AirfieldSmall Airport
Camp de vol La PuiedaSmall Airport
Camp de Vol Prat de la Plana-MoiàSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo AvialSmall Airport
Club Aernautic CatalunyaSmall Airport
Ercé AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cerdanya AirfieldSmall Airport
La Segarra AirfieldSmall Airport
Manresa AirfieldSmall Airport
Moià Les UmbertesSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane AirfieldSmall Airport
Nébias AirfieldSmall Airport
Puivert AirfieldSmall Airport
Régat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Léocadie AirfieldSmall Airport
Troye d'Ariège ULMSmall Airport
Ulmodrome de LimouxSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palau-de-Cerdagne

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santa Maria de Palau de Cerdanya

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 Palau-de-Cerdagne

What is the population of Palau-de-Cerdagne?

Palau-de-Cerdagne has a population of 512 residents and is located in France. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 32.6 square miles.

Is Palau-de-Cerdagne expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,702, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $126,000 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $630 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Palau-de-Cerdagne?

Palau-de-Cerdagne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches, with 9.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Palau-de-Cerdagne?

The job market in Palau-de-Cerdagne faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Palau-de-Cerdagne?

The median home value in Palau-de-Cerdagne is $126,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $630.

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