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Sarlat-la-Canéda, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Sarlat-la-Canéda is a small city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 11,126. Elevation: 482 ft (147 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,126 Population 340/sq mi density
482 ft Elevation 147 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,982 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$22,982 median income, 18.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$120,600 home value, $603/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population11,126
Density340/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,982
Unemployment18.0%
Poverty17.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$120,600
Rent$603
Housing Units4,450
Rent Burden28.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Population11,126
Population Density340 / sq mi
Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Coordinates44.8890°, 1.2166°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation35.8 inches (909 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,982

About Sarlat-la-Canéda

Sarlat-la-Canéda is a small city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 11,126. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet (147 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sarlat-la-Canéda is $22,982, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 668 business establishments.

Income: Sarlat-la-Canéda vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,982
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.0%
400% above France avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above France avg
Establishments (County)668

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sarlat-la-Canéda is $120,600, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $603 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,450 total housing units in the city. 28.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,600
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$603
48% below France avg
Rent Burden28.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,450

Property Tax

Climate in Sarlat-la-Canéda

Sarlat-la-Canéda has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 823 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.5°C / 42°F 2° / 9° 64.7
Feb 6.2°C / 43°F 1.7° / 10.8° 50.9
Mar 9.5°C / 49°F 4.2° / 14.8° 61.0
Apr 12°C / 54°F 6.4° / 17.7° 82.6
May 15.6°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.5° 82.3
Jun 19°C / 66°F 12.8° / 25.2° 76.2
Jul 21°C / 70°F 14.5° / 27.6° 54.8
Aug 21.2°C / 70°F 14.5° / 27.8° 63.2
Sep 17.6°C / 64°F 11.4° / 23.7° 73.7
Oct 14.1°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.9° 70.6
Nov 8.8°C / 48°F 5° / 12.6° 76.2
Dec 6°C / 43°F 2.6° / 9.5° 67.2
Sarlat-la-Canéda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Area32.7 sq mi (84.6 km²)
Population Density340/sq mi
Coordinates44.8890°N, 1.2166°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 6, 2019.

Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 135 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 86 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 145 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 141 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 122 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 133 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 82 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 141 km
Sep 21, 2001 4 km NNE of Portet-sur-Garonne, France M3.3 149 km
Dec 9, 1994 11 km NE of Jonzac, France M3.3 139 km
Apr 6, 2019 7 km ENE of Chevanceaux, France M3.2 118 km
Mar 30, 1997 France M3.1 125 km
Jul 3, 1991 4 km ESE of Vergt, France M3.1 38 km
Jun 29, 1991 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France M3.1 142 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 131 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 125 km
May 19, 2002 7 km NNE of Laissac, France M3.0 139 km
Sep 2, 1993 6 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.0 143 km
Aug 29, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.0 133 km
Mar 30, 1993 7 km S of Magnac-Laval, France M3.0 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 3.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in

Sarlat-la-Canéda has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Sarlat-la-Canéda

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Sainte-Croix
École maternelle Le Pignol
Collège La Boétie
Lycée général et technologique Joséphine Baker
École primaire Ferdinand Buisson
École primaire Jules Ferry
Collège La Boétie
Section d'Enseignement Général et Professionnel Adapté du Collège La Boétie
Music School Jean Vilatte
École primaire de Saint-André-Allas
École maternelle Jean Leclaire
Collège privé Saint-Joseph
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Radio Stations near Sarlat-la-Canéda

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 4 dordogne, lot-et-garonne MP3 192 kbps
Radio Presence Lot christian MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Limousin MP3 128 kbps
Radio Grand Brive local news, musical discovery MP3 320 kbps
Hit Radio Fr electronic MP3 320 kbps
Radio PAC MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sarlat-la-Canéda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée de la Noix du Périgord
Espace archéologique de Plazac
Espace mémoire 31 mars 1944
Filature de Belvès
Grotte de Font-de-Gaume
L'Abri Cro-Magnon
L'Abri du Cap Blanc
La Gare Robert Doisneau
La Grange Dîmière
La Maison du Patrimoine
La maison du Piage
Lascaux Centre International
Lascaux IV
Le Thot - Espace Cro-Magnon
Maison de l'Eau et de la Pêche
Maison de la Pierre Sèche
Musée de l'Abri Pataud
Musée de l'Harmonium
Musée des Arts Culinaires
Musée des Vieilles mécaniques
Musée du Chocolat Bovetti
Musée du machinisme agricole et automobile de Salviac
Musée La Rue du temps qui passe
Musée Montolza Mécanic'Art
Musée national de Préhistoire
Musée Organistrum et vielles à roue
Musée Paul Reclus
Parc archéologique de Beynac
Pôle d'Interprétation de la Préhistoire

Libraries in Sarlat-la-Canéda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale - Espace Saint-Roch0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Domme0.0
BIG0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiatheque de Salviac0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Point lecture0.0

Farmers Markets in Sarlat-la-Canéda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle
Halle de Bouzic
La Halle Paysanne
Marché Bio
Marché Couvert
Marché de Belvès
Marché de Cénac
Marché de producteurs
Marché hebdomadaire
Place de la liberté

Hotels in Sarlat-la-Canéda

16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au Grand Hôtel de Sarlat
Château La Bénéchie
Hôtel altica Sarlat
Hôtel des recollets
Hôtel Le Renoir
Hôtel Meysset
Hôtel Montaigne
Ibis
La Couleuvrine
La Lanterne Chambre d’hôtes
La Madelaine
Le Petit Manoir
Le Renoir
Le Saint-Albert
Sarlat
Villa des consuls

Cafes in Sarlat-la-Canéda

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Bar de la Salamandre
café Marcel
French Coffee Shop
La pause sucrée
Le Savanah

Cinemas in Sarlat-la-Canéda

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Rex

Monuments in Sarlat-la-Canéda

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Statue de La Boétie

Castles in Sarlat-la-Canéda

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Boëtie

Dentists in Sarlat-la-Canéda

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #11874075047

Veterinaries in Sarlat-la-Canéda

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #298116242

Train Stations in Sarlat-la-Canéda

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sarlat

Bus Stations in Sarlat-la-Canéda

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare SNCF

Gas Stations in Sarlat-la-Canéda

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Intermarché
Station Service E. Leclerc
Total

Banks in Sarlat-la-Canéda

12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit coopératif
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
Société Générale

Gyms in Sarlat-la-Canéda

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Orange Bleue

Breweries in Sarlat-la-Canéda

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Bière Artisanale
Brasserie du Causse
La Croix du Rat
Malt'O Vadrouille

Airports Near Sarlat-la-Canéda

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agen La Garenne airportAGFMedium Airport
Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airportEGCMedium Airport
Brive Souillac airportBVEMedium Airport
Cahors Lalbenque airportZAOMedium Airport
Périgueux-Bassillac AirportPGXMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belvès Saint-PardouxSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - LivernonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Lacave le FrauSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Liorac sur LouyreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de LoupiacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de PeyrillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint Crépin CarlucetSmall Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la GanotteSmall Airport
Augignac AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Bouloc AirfieldSmall Airport
Cabrerets ULMSmall Airport
Campsegret AirfieldSmall Airport
Carlucet Biguès ULMSmall Airport
Castillonnès AirfieldSmall Airport
Caussade Septfonds AirfieldSmall Airport
Caylus AirfieldSmall Airport
Cézac AirfieldSmall Airport
Chassancet AirfieldSmall Airport
Condat sur VézèreSmall Airport
Eyrignac AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferme Milhac- Oie en Périgord AirfieldSmall Airport
Fumel Montayral AirfieldSmall Airport
Hautefaye AirfieldSmall Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lagarde Enval AirfieldSmall Airport
Lagleygeolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pas de l'Aze AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chansèves AirfieldSmall Airport
Malbec AirfieldSmall Airport
Mascar AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauzens et Miremont AirfieldSmall Airport
Moncouche AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu de Quercy Couloussac AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu de Quercy Valprionde AirfieldSmall Airport
Montfaucon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montpezat d'AgenaisSmall Airport
Plazac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pressignac Vicq RebeyrotteSmall Airport
Saint Médard de Presque AirfieldSmall Airport
Sanet Agonac AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarlat Domme AirfieldSmall Airport
Savignoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Segalas AirfieldSmall Airport
Sembas AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sarlat-la-Canéda

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Plateforme Courrier
Sarlat
Sarlat-La-Canéda

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sarlat-la-Canéda

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale Saint-Sacerdos
Chapelle Saint-Benoît
Église Notre-Dame de Temniac
Église Saint-André

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 Sarlat-la-Canéda

What is the population of Sarlat-la-Canéda?

Sarlat-la-Canéda has a population of 11,126 residents and is located in France. The population density is 340 people per square mile, spread across 32.7 square miles.

Is Sarlat-la-Canéda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,982, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,600 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $603 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sarlat-la-Canéda?

Sarlat-la-Canéda has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.8 inches.

How is the job market in Sarlat-la-Canéda?

The job market in Sarlat-la-Canéda faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 668 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sarlat-la-Canéda?

The median home value in Sarlat-la-Canéda is $120,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $603.

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