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Prades, France
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Prades is a small city in Occitanie, France with a population of 6,836. Elevation: 1,161 ft (354 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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About Prades
Prades is a commune and subprefecture of the Pyrénées-Orientales department in the Occitanie region of Southern France. Prades is the capital of the historical Conflent comarca. Its inhabitants are called Pradéens and Pradéennes in French and Pradencs and Pradenques in Catalan. It is also the hometown of Jean Castex, who served as Prime Minister of France from 2020 to 2022.
People
Economy
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B+Climate
| Population | 6,836 |
| Population Density | 1,243 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6176°, 2.4218° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Occitanie |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.4 inches (898 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,768 |
About Prades
Prades is a small city in France (Occitanie) with a population of 6,836. The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet (354 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Prades vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $20,768 |
| 72% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 19.4% |
| 439% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.0% |
| 94% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 410 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $113,800 |
| 60% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $569 |
| 51% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,734 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below France avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6176°N, 2.4218°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in |
Prades has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.7").
Schools in Prades
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire privée Saint Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Gustave Violet | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Charles Renouvier | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Jean Clerc | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Jean Petit | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Pasteur | — | — | — | — |
| Collège privé Saint-Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée la Bressola | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle François Arago | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Prades
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrénées FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ràdio 90 (128k) (ES) | funk, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| France Bleu Roussillon | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Arrels (ES) | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Arrels | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| staronlineradio (ES) | 70s disco, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ràdio 90 (320k) (ES) | funk, jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Ràdio Olot (ES) | olot | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTS Perpignan | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RCF Pays d'Aude | christian | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Prades
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre d'interprétation du patrimoine La Verneda | ||||
| Château-musée de Bélesta | ||||
| Exposition Histoire du fer du Canigou | ||||
| Hospici d’Illa | ||||
| La Tour aux Parfums | ||||
| Maison de la réserve naturelle de Nohèdes | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine et de la Mémoire André Abet | ||||
| Musée de l'agriculture catalane | ||||
| Musée de la mine d'Escaro | ||||
| Musée du Chapitre | ||||
| Musée la Solanna | ||||
| Musée médiéval | ||||
| Museum D'Histoire Naturelle |
Libraries in Prades
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale Jean Capeille | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Paroissiale | 0.0 | |||||
| La Biblio | 0.0 | |||||
| Mairie Ayguatebia-Talau | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alain Taurinya | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Christian Bourquin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Espérance | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Georges Chambon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Josep Sebastià Pons | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Paù Hostench | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Prades
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Producteurs Prades | |||||
| Marché local | |||||
| Place de la République |
Hotels in Prades
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Prades
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Prades
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Prades
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Prades
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Prades
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Prades
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Prades
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Prades
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Prades
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Prades
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Artisanale La Vagabonde | ||||
| Brasserie Prats-de-Mollo Senyor Voltor | ||||
| L'alzina | ||||
| la brasserie au bord du lit | ||||
| La brasserie de l'Ours | ||||
| Tot va be |
Stadiums & Teams in Prades
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Prades
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estació d'esquí de la Molina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estació d'esquí de Masella | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vallter 2000 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cambre d'Aze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Quillane | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Porte Puymorens | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Angles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Formiguères | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Puyvalador | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ax 3 Domaines | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mijanès - Donezan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ascou | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Camurac | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Les Monts d'Olmes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Prades
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Girona-Costa Brava Airport | GRO | Large Airport |
| Carcassonne Salvaza Airport | CCF | Medium Airport |
| Folgueroles Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport | PGF | Medium Airport |
| Aeròdrom de Foixà | — | Small Airport |
| Aeròdrom de Llabiá | — | Small Airport |
| Aeròdrom de Pals | — | Small Airport |
| Aeròdrom de Viladamat | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodrom Tapioles | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-Villeneuve | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Pamiers - Les Pujols | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Ordis | — | Small Airport |
| Air Galamus Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Col de la Marrano | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Plateau de la Calme | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Coste Del Palm | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de l'Hippopotame | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Clos de Legua | — | Small Airport |
| Ampuriabrava Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Argeliers Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baraigne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Beaugaillard Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Beuda Besalu Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Camp de vol La Puieda | — | Small Airport |
| Campo de Vuelo Avial | — | Small Airport |
| Canterrane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fleury d'Aude Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gibel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Cerdanya Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Reuilh Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lézignan-Corbières Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Llupia Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mont Louis La Quillane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montescot Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Narbonne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nébias Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puichéric Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puivert Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Régat Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Génis Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Jean Pla de Corts Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sarrat Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase | — | Small Airport |
| ST LUC Passa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ste Léocadie Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Torreilles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Troye d'Ariège ULM | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Prades
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Prades |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Prades
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abbaye de Saint-Michel de Cuxa | |
| Église Évangélique | |
| Église Saint-Étienne | |
| Église Saint-Félix | |
| Église Saint-Fructueux | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Sylvestre | |
| Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah |
Quick Facts
🇫🇷 About France
Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Prades
What is the population of Prades?
Prades has a population of 6,836 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,243 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles.
Is Prades expensive to live in?
The median household income is $20,768, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $113,800 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $569 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Prades?
Prades has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches.
How is the job market in Prades?
The job market in Prades faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 410 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Prades?
The median home value in Prades is $113,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $569.