Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,797. Elevation: 541 ft (165 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°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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About Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France. It is close to Ostabat in the Pyrenean foothills. The town is the old capital of the traditional Basque province of Lower Navarre. Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is the second most popular starting point of the French Way. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France Association.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,797 |
| Population Density | 1,711 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1647°, -1.2373° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.8 inches (1,112 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,797. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below France avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,711/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1647°N, 1.2373°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in |
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 41°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.3").
Schools in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège privé Saint-Jean de Mayorga | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Privée Sainte-Marie | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée polyvalent de Navarre | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'Enseignement Professionnel du Lycée Polyvalent de Navarre | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle | - | - | - | - |
| Collége La Citadelle | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euskalerria Irratia (ES) | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Irulegiko Irratia | abisuak, basque music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Wave Radio | beach, surf | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Antxeta irratia | local news, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Gure irratia | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio LAPURDI Irratia | christian | MP3 170 kbps |
Museums in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaiur arkeologia-zentroa | ||||
| Centre d'évoquation du village Ateka | ||||
| Centre d'Interprétation Amerikanoinea | ||||
| Centre d'interprétation de l'AOP Ossau Iraty | ||||
| Centre d'Interprétation des stèles du Pays Basque | ||||
| Centre d'interprétation du piment d'Espelette | ||||
| Chocolaterie Musée | ||||
| Don Quichosse Espadrilles | ||||
| Espace Culturel Bideak | ||||
| Luzaide Erakusketa Zentroa | ||||
| Maison des Fouilles Pôle archéologique | ||||
| Mehaka | ||||
| Musée archéologique | ||||
| Musée de la colline de Gaztelu | ||||
| Olhaberri Centre D'interprétation du Patrimoine Minier et Métallurgique | ||||
| Orreagako museoa | ||||
| Prison des Evêques | ||||
| Santxotena - Gorrienea museo etxea | ||||
| Santxotena parke museoa | ||||
| Villa Arnaga | ||||
| Xanxotea |
Libraries in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurizberriko herri liburutegia | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Lapurdi | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Cambo-les-Bains | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Intercommunale d'Amikuze | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Pierre Espil | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert |
Hotels in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bipil Aguerria | ||||
| Brasserie Luma |
Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estación de esquí de Candanchú | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Somport | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Pierre-Saint-Martin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Biarritz Pays Basque airport | BIQ | Medium Airport |
| Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Pamplona Airport | PNA | Medium Airport |
| San Sebastián Airport | EAS | Medium Airport |
| Amou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Benesse Maremne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dax Seyresse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Escary Aramits Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Gurmençon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Itxassou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lumbier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maslacq Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Navarrenx Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oloron Herrere Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ororbia Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ozenx Montrestrucq Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Pée sur Nivelle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sames Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Cilia De Jaca Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tartas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port |
Treatment Centers in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| FAM Bizideki |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église de l'Assomption de la Vierge | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Vincent-de-Dax |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
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What is the population of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port?
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port has a population of 1,797 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,711 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port?
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.8 inches.
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