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Sonnac, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Sonnac is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 573. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
573 Population 79/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
52.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,339 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$23,339 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$109,000 home value, $545/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population573
Density79/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,339
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$109,000
Rent$545
Housing Units229
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain52.1 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population573
Population Density79 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates45.8395°, -0.2718°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation52.1 inches (1,322 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.5 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$23,339

About Sonnac

Sonnac is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 573. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sonnac is $23,339, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: Sonnac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,339
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sonnac is $109,000, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $545 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 229 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,000
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$545
53% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units229

Property Tax

Sonnac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above France avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates45.8395°N, 0.2718°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above France avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

260 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 81 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 110 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 55 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 57 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 98 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 89 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 148 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 90 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 81 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 90 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 106 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 112 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 75 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 71 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 85 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 146 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 45 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 73 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 77 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.6 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest

Sonnac has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in December to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Sonnac

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Sonnac
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Sonnac

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits 1 dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Hits 1 latina fiesta latina, fiestalatina MP3 320 kbps
Attitude MP3 192 kbps
Radio Zaï Zaï alternative rock, chill MP3 128 kbps
Hits 1 Cognac dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Bide&Musique MP3 128 kbps
WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor alternative / indie, downtempo MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Sonnac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jardin de Gabriel
Maison des Gabarriers
Maison natale de François Mitterand
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée départemental de l'École publique
Musée des Bujoliers
Musée des savoir-faire du Cognac;Espace Découverte
Musée des Vieux Outils
Musée du cheval et de l'art équestre
Paléosite Saint Césaire
Parc des Expositions de Cognac
Rémy Martin

Libraries in Sonnac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio-Breuil (Bibliothèque municipale)0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Pérignac0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale L'Envol des Mots0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Simone Veil0.0
Espace du prieuré (Bibliothèque municipale)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale du Rouillacais0.0
Médiathèque La Kinkaïri0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Sonnac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le Marché
Marché
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché de plein vent
Marché de Rouillac
Marché de Saint-Jacques
Marché du Tambourinour
Marché plein air
Marché plein air
Marché plein vent
Place Aristide Briand
Place du Champ de Foire
Ruche Cognac

Breweries in Sonnac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Big Hop
Brasserie des Gabariers
Brasserie Jukebox
La Goule

Stadiums & Teams in Sonnac

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sonnac

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ArgentineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Ribérac-TouretteSmall Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Brettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalais AirfieldSmall Airport
Champ rose AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenommet AirfieldSmall Airport
Condac AirfieldSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Couhé Vérac AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Broue AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Luquet AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pas de l'Aze AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pillac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Ciers AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Coutant AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Estèphe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sonnac

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale
Agence postale communale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sonnac

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Martial
Église Saint-Symphorien
Église Sainte-Madeleine

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 Sonnac

What is the population of Sonnac?

Sonnac has a population of 573 residents and is located in France. The population density is 79 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.

Is Sonnac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,339, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $109,000 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $545 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sonnac?

Sonnac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches.

How is the job market in Sonnac?

The unemployment rate in Sonnac is 7.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sonnac?

The median home value in Sonnac is $109,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $545.

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