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Sotta, France

Corsica · France

Sotta is a small town in Corsica, France with a population of 842. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
842 Population 33/sq mi density
302 ft Elevation 92 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,888 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,888 median income, 11.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$164,600 home value, $823/mo rent

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People

Population842
Density33/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,888
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$164,600
Rent$823
Housing Units337
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Population842
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Coordinates41.5448°, 9.1963°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCorsica
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (545 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,888

About Sotta

Sotta is a small town in France (Corsica) with a population of 842. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sotta is $25,888, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (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 51 business establishments.

Income: Sotta vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,888
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sotta is $164,600, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $823 (29% below the national average of $1,163). There are 337 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 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$164,600
42% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$823
29% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units337

Property Tax

Sotta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above France avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area25.7 sq mi (66.5 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates41.5448°N, 9.1963°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
44% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.8 on Mar 4, 2012.

Apr 26, 2000 39 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M5.1 99 km
Jul 7, 2011 77 km WSW of Cargèse, France M5.1 132 km
Mar 3, 2001 31 km ENE of Budoni, Italy M4.8 107 km
Mar 4, 2012 80 km W of Cargèse, France M4.8 143 km
Nov 7, 2001 56 km ENE of Porto Cervo, Italy M4.6 83 km
Apr 26, 2000 37 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.4 101 km
Jun 27, 2000 33 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M4.3 96 km
Feb 5, 2009 30 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.3 101 km
Feb 10, 2002 54 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 112 km
Apr 21, 2001 22 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 84 km
Apr 21, 1997 68 km NW of Stintino, Italy M3.8 122 km
Jan 13, 1992 58 km SSW of Isola del Giglio, Italy M3.5 133 km
Mar 18, 1993 97 km NW of Stintino, Italy M3.4 142 km
Oct 23, 1993 89 km WSW of Cargèse, France M3.3 126 km
Jul 30, 1995 94 km SSW of Isola del Giglio, Italy M3.3 112 km
Oct 1, 1990 15 km SSW of Calvi, France M3.3 108 km
Aug 28, 2002 western Mediterranean Sea M3.3 142 km
Jun 23, 1997 78 km WSW of Cargèse, France M3.2 124 km
Oct 20, 2003 4 km SSE of Zonza, France M3.2 19 km
Jun 19, 1999 19 km NE of L'Île-Rousse, France M2.9 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in
September 71°F (21°C) 1.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in

Sotta has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Sotta

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de Ceccia Antoinette Castelli
École de Muratello
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Sotta

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO OLBIA WEB (IT) AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Balagne hits, pop MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Sotta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A Casa di Roccapina
Moulin à Huile Artisanal
Musée de la Résistance en Alta Rocca
Musée Départemental de l'Alta Rocca
Musée Départemental de Préhistoire Corse

Libraries in Sotta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Granace0.0
L'Animu0.0
L'Animu, a Mediateca di Portivechju0.0
Mediateca Pitretu-Bicchisgià0.0
Médiathèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Sotta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de sartène

Hotels in Sotta

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Castell'verde
Hôtel Moby Dick
Résidence Castell'verde
Résidence Moby Dick

Castles in Sotta

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castellu di Conca

Golf Courses in Sotta

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf de Lezza

Ski Resorts Near Sotta

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Val d'Ese 0.0 $0
Ghisoni 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sotta

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Figari Sud-Corse AirportFSCLarge Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda AirportOLBLarge Airport
Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airportAJAMedium Airport
Solenzara (BA 126) Air BaseSOZMedium Airport
Aérodrome de CorteSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Ghisonaccia - AlzitoneSmall Airport
Aghione Casone Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Aléria Padulone AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie La SmeraldinaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie San TeodoroSmall Airport
Campo di Volo PlatamonaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo ValledoriaSmall Airport
Pista Vasa AirfieldSmall Airport
Propriano AirportPRPSmall Airport
Tallone AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sotta

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale
Sotta

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sotta

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-André
Chapelle Sainte-Barbe
Chapelle Sainte-Lucie
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Martin
Saint-Joseph
sant Andrea

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 Sotta

What is the population of Sotta?

Sotta has a population of 842 residents and is located in France. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 25.7 square miles.

Is Sotta expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,888, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $164,600 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $823 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sotta?

Sotta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in Sotta?

The job market in Sotta faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sotta?

The median home value in Sotta is $164,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $823.

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