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Pignans, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Pignans is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 2,987. Elevation: 591 ft (180 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,987 Population 304/sq mi density
591 ft Elevation 180 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,652 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$23,652 median income, 11.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$127,400 home value, $637/mo rent

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About Pignans

Pignans is a commune in the Var department in the Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France.

People

Population2,987
Density304/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,652
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty16.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$127,400
Rent$637
Housing Units1,195
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Population2,987
Population Density304 / sq mi
Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Coordinates43.3007°, 6.2265°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (601 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,652

About Pignans

Pignans is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 2,987. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet (180 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Pignans is $23,652, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 179 business establishments.

Income: Pignans vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,652
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.9%
231% above France avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above France avg
Establishments (County)179

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pignans is $127,400, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $637 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,195 total housing units in the city. 28.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$127,400
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$637
45% below France avg
Rent Burden28.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,195

Property Tax

Climate in Pignans

Pignans has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.1°C), the coldest is Feb (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 639 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.2°C / 49°F 6.6° / 11.8° 67.4
Feb 9.1°C / 48°F 6.1° / 12.1° 46.1
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 8.2° / 14.9° 42.1
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 10.2° / 17.3° 55.8
May 17.4°C / 63°F 13.7° / 21.1° 39.6
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 17.3° / 25.3° 25.1
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 19.7° / 28° 5.8
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 20° / 28.2° 9.7
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 16.7° / 24.1° 77.0
Oct 16.9°C / 62°F 13.9° / 19.9° 103.5
Nov 12.6°C / 55°F 10° / 15.2° 98.1
Dec 10°C / 50°F 7.4° / 12.6° 68.9
Pignans enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.5 km²)
Population Density304/sq mi
Coordinates43.3007°N, 6.2265°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below France avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 111 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 150 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 102 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 138 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 119 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 142 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 147 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 94 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 137 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 137 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 136 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 105 km
Sep 1, 2003 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy M4.0 144 km
Apr 15, 1990 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy M3.9 128 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 110 km
Sep 25, 1994 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France M3.8 123 km
Dec 19, 2000 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France M3.7 100 km
Feb 25, 1991 7 km WSW of Briga Alta, Italy M3.7 143 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 127 km
Mar 15, 1993 4 km SSE of Monterosso Grana, Italy M3.7 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 94 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 69 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in

Pignans has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Pignans

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Marcel Pagnol - - - -
École maternelle Le Colombier - - - -
École élémentaire Jean Giono - - - -
Cour de l'École Marternelle Alphonse Daudet - - - -
École maternelle Alphonse Daudet - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pignans

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC FR france, info MP3 128 kbps
Radio Maria France catholic, christian MP3 128 kbps
Maxi France chansons françaises, france MP3 128 kbps
Radio Couleur Sud généraliste, provence MP3 320 kbps
Radio Top FM - MP3

Museums in Pignans

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de la Celle
Diorama
Galerie Marie Poscia
Hôtel Départemental des Expositions du Var
La Banque, musée des Cultures et du Paysage
Le Rocher de Tuf
Maison des Sapeurs-Pompiers du Var
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d’Histoire et d’Art de Bormes
Musée de la fabrique du marron glacé
Musée de la justice
Musée de la Mine de Cap Garonne
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires
Musée des Cultures et du Paysage
Musée du vêtement provençal
Musée Jean Aicard
musée Jean Aicard-Paulin Bertrand
Musée Nécropole Louis Cauvin
ORGANuGAMMusEum
Palais des Comtes de Provence

Libraries in Pignans

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives Départementales du Var0.0
Bâtiment Associatif Le Moulin0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque George-Sand0.0
Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Carnoules0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Pignans0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Biblithèque municipale0.0
Le Petit Prince0.0
LGMSanté0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Albert-Camus0.0
Médiathèque Augustin Thierry0.0
Médiathèque de Lorgues0.0
Médiathèque de Sainte-Musse0.0
Médiathèque Jacqueline de Romilly0.0
Médiathèque Lou Jas doù Libre0.0
Médiathèque Montmajour0.0

Farmers Markets in Pignans

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché (le jeudi matin)
Marché de l'Ayguade
Marché de La Capte
Marché de Producteurs et d'Artisans Locaux
Marché des Salins
Marché du Pradet
Marché du Pradet
Picard
Place de la Liberté
Placette du moulin de la Capelle
Puces samedi & dimanche

Hotels in Pignans

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel La Petite Auberge

Monuments in Pignans

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Tour de l'Horloge

Zoos in Pignans

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Village des Tortues

Veterinaries in Pignans

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #731269856

Train Stations in Pignans

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pignans

Gas Stations in Pignans

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour

Breweries in Pignans

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Dracénoise
Brasserie Mireille
Brasserie Saint-Jean
La Bodega
La Tchouc
La Tuf Le Tailleur De Bieres
Le bregaion

Stadiums & Teams in Pignans

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Pignans

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
L'Audibergue 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Pignans

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cannes Mandelieu AirportCEQMedium Airport
Le Castellet AirportCTTMedium Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield-Medium Airport
Toulon-Hyères AirportTLNMedium Airport
Basse Maure Airfield-Small Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève Airfield-Small Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Cogolin Grimaud Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Lèques Airfield-Small Airport
Cuers-Pierrefeu Airfield-Small Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes Airfield-Small Airport
Flayosc Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fréjus Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Jouques Bèdes Airfield-Small Airport
La Limate Airfield-Small Airport
La Môle AirportLTTSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens Airfield-Small Airport
La Roquebrussanne Airfield-Small Airport
Les Queyrons Airfield-Small Airport
Oraison Airfield-Small Airport
Pampelonne Altisurface-Small Airport
Pourrières Airfield-Small Airport
Puimoisson Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field-Small Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon Airfield-Small Airport
Ségriès Airfield-Small Airport
Thèmes Ultralight Club Airfield-Small Airport
Vinon Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pignans

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Barthélemy
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
Collégiale Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité

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 Pignans

What is the population of Pignans?

Pignans has a population of 2,987 residents and is located in France. The population density is 304 people per square mile, spread across 9.8 square miles.

Is Pignans expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,652, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $127,400 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $637 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pignans?

Pignans enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches.

How is the job market in Pignans?

The job market in Pignans faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 179 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pignans?

The median home value in Pignans is $127,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $637.

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