Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 2,433. Elevation: 10 ft (3 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

2,433 Population 17/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, is the capital of the Camargue natural region in Southern France. It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.

People

Population2,433
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain26.1 in/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population2,433
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates43.4521°, 4.4291°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation26.1 inches (664 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 2,433. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area144.6 sq mi (374.6 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates43.4521°N, 4.4291°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

373 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 94 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 125 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 136 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 137 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 83 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 7 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 60 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 86 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 83 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 84 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 7 km
Jan 27, 2005 68 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, France M3.3 140 km
Jun 19, 1991 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France M3.3 107 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 81 km
Nov 9, 1990 12 km ESE of Riez, France M3.3 148 km
Feb 9, 1998 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France M3.2 76 km
Dec 19, 1991 3 km NNW of Palama, France M3.2 81 km
Oct 22, 1994 14 km E of Gruissan, France M3.2 102 km
Apr 1, 1993 3 km SSE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.2 83 km
Aug 18, 1998 27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.2 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 1.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Roger Delagnes - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boombox Radio eurodance, funk MP3 320 kbps
RTS Nîmes - MP3 128 kbps
Aïoli Radio ambient, autres OGG
Soleil FM - MP3 192 kbps
Friendly Radio - MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Gard Lozère - MP3 128 kbps
RTS Avignon - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chapelle des Trinitaires
Conservatoire du santon provençal
Fondation Lee Ufan
Le CERCO
Le Tacot Musée
Maison du Riz
Musée Arlaten
Musée de l'Arles antique
Musée de la Camargue
Musée de la Maison Romane
Musée de la Mode et du Costume
Musée des Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Musée Paul Ricard
Musée Réattu
Musée tours et remparts d‘Aigues-Mortes

Libraries in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Griffeuille0.0
Centre Culturel Aime Gileni0.0
Médiathèque d'Arles0.0
Médiathèque Émile Cazelles0.0
Médiathèque Frédéric Mistral0.0

Farmers Markets in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles
Marché provençal

Hotels in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

27 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Marina
Hotel Camille
Hôtel de Cacharel
Hôtel du Maset
Hôtel Le Mirage
L'Abrivado
L'Estelle en Camargue
La Brise
Le Bleu Marine
Le Dauphin Bleu
Le Fangassier
Le Galoubet
Le Mas de Cocagne
Le Nid
Les Arnelles
Les Bains Gardians
Les Palmiers
Les Rizières
Les Vagues
Mas de la Fouque
Mas de la Fouque
Mas De Lys
Mas de Sylvéréal
Mas des Barres
Mas Des Lys
Mas des Rièges
Mas des Salicornes

Cafes in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Oppidum
Coffre Corner
La Luna
La Pelquelette
La Ruade
Noisette

Cinemas in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Relais Culturel

Monuments in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Croix de Camargue

Castles in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Avignon

Clinics in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pôle santé

Gas Stations in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Flamants service
Les Tamaris

Banks in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Société Marseillaise de Crédit

Gyms in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #508292776

Stadiums & Teams in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

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Airports Near Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes-Medium Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air Base-Medium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base-Medium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air Base-Medium Airport
Aérodrome d'Eyguières-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - Candillargues-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-Londres-Small Airport
Avignon-Pujaut Airfield-Small Airport
Berre-la-Fare Airfield-Small Airport
Campagne Airfield-Small Airport
Coustellet Airfield-Small Airport
Edgar Soumille Airfield-Small Airport
Le Grand Plantier Airfield-Small Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin Airfield-Small Airport
Nîmes Courbessac Airfield-Small Airport
Pignan Airfield-Small Airport
Plaine de Lacan Airfield-Small Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange Airfield-Small Airport
Remoulins Private Airfield-Small Airport
Rouveirolle Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Drézéry Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Victor Airfield-Small Airport
Tornac Airfield-Small Airport
Uzès-Belvezet Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saintes Maries De La Mer

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Mer

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 Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

What is the population of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer?

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer has a population of 2,433 residents and is located in France. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 144.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer?

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches.

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