Sangatte, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Sangatte is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 4,668. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,668 Population 847/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population4,668
Density847/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population4,668
Population Density847 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates50.9456°, 1.7532°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.3 inches (1,024 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)

About Sangatte

Sangatte is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 4,668. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Sangatte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density847/sq mi
Coordinates50.9456°N, 1.7532°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above France avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.19"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 144 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 54 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 82 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 36 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 76 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 63 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 46 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 39 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 45 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 146 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 61 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 101 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 70 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 4 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 139 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 117 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 40 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 77 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 79 km
Mar 9, 1994 1 km NW of Houthulst, Belgium M2.8 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m - 14 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in

Sangatte has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 40°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Sangatte

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Hubert Latham - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sangatte

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio RWL pop MP3 320 kbps
DR - P2 Klassisk - MP3 128 kbps
Majestic Jukebox Radio (GB) 60s, 70s AAC+ 16 kbps
Radio Broadstairs (GB) - MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM Saint-Omer - MP3 320 kbps
DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue - MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM musique MP3 320 kbps
TEMPO 62 - MP3 128 kbps
DCR104.9 FM (GB) community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sangatte

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa San Martin
Château Musée d'Aumont
Cité Internationale de la Dentelle et de la Mode
École-musée
École-musée
Fort de la Crèche
Forteresse de Mimoyecques
Maison de la Beurière
Maison des pècheurs
Musée de mémoire 1939 - 1945
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Saint-Joseph Village
Saint-Joseph Village au Marais de Guines
Todt Battery Museum
Todt Battery Museum (Casemate 1)
Tour de l'Horloge
World War II Museum

Libraries in Sangatte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arago - Ludothèque0.0
Bibliothèque et Ludothèque Delphine Levisse0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
La Médiathèque du centre-ville de Calais0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque départementale du Pas de Calais0.0
Médiathèque l'Octogone0.0
Médiathèque La Rose des Vents0.0
Médiathèque Les jardins du savoir0.0
Public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sangatte

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché au poisson
Marché de Calais Nord
place Crèvecœur

Cafes in Sangatte

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Week-End

Breweries in Sangatte

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des 2 Caps
Brasserie du Funquet
La Brasserie du Goulot
Les Brasseurs des Terres d'opale

Stadiums & Teams in Sangatte

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Airports Near Sangatte

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Berck-sur-Mer Airfield-Small Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome-Small Airport
Chalksole Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Channel Gliding Club-Small Airport
Clipgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frévent ULM-Small Airport
Inglenook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pent Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ripple Airstrip-Small Airport
Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome-Small Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield-Small Airport
Verchocq Airpark-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sangatte

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais postal de Sangatte

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sangatte

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martin

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Shipwrecks
4
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Shipwrecks Near Sangatte

4 documented shipwrecks found near Sangatte.

Name Year Description
HMS Wessex - A W-class destroyer that was sunk by German dive bombers northwest of Calais, France.
UB-109 - A Type UB III U-boat that was sunk by mine north of Calais.
UC-26 - A German minelaying submarine rammed by HMS Milne off Calais.
UC-46 - A German minelaying submarine sunk by HMS Liberty.

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 Sangatte

What is the population of Sangatte?

Sangatte has a population of 4,668 residents and is located in France. The population density is 847 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sangatte?

Sangatte has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.3 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

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