2026 comparison
Angoulême vs Brive-la-Gaillarde: 2026 comparison
Brive-la-Gaillarde has more inhabitants than Angoulême: 48,330 versus 43,454, or 11% more. Brive-la-Gaillarde covers a larger area (48.6 km² versus 21.9 km²), but Angoulême is more densely populated: 1,989 inhabitants per km² versus 995.
The median apartment price is higher in Brive-la-Gaillarde: €1,750 per m² versus €1,614. The median standard of living is higher in Brive-la-Gaillarde (€24,090 a year versus €22,490).
The two cities are 121 km apart as the crow flies.
Angoulême
City in Charente
- Population
- 43,454 inhab.
- 179th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 21.9 km²
- Density
- 1,989 per km²
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Brive-la-Gaillarde
City in Corrèze
- Population
- 48,330 inhab.
- 143rd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 48.6 km²
- Density
- 995 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AngoulêmeBrive-la-Gaillarde
| Criterion | Angoulême | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Brive-la-Gaillarde+11% | 43,454 | 48,330 | More populous: Brive-la-Gaillarde+11% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.5 pt | +0.5% | +1.0% | Stronger growth: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.5 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.8 pt | −0.1% | +0.6% | Stronger growth: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.8 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Angoulême+100% | 1,989 | 995 | Denser: Angoulême+100% |
| Under 15Tie | 13.9% | 13.9% | Tie |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Brive-la-Gaillarde+7.4 pts | 20.8% | 28.2% | More seniors: Brive-la-Gaillarde+7.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.10 | 1.73 | 1.83 | Larger households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.10 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Angoulême | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+8% | 1,614 | 1,750 | More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+8% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+9% | 1,753 | 1,916 | More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+9% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Angoulême+1% | 11.4 | 11.3 | More expensive: Angoulême+1% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+10% | 9.3 | 10.3 | More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+10% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Brive-la-Gaillarde+13 pts | 37.0% | 50.2% | More homeowners: Brive-la-Gaillarde+13 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3.2 pts | 43.7% | 46.9% | More houses: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3.2 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Angoulême+13 pts | 30.6% | 18.1% | More social housing: Angoulême+13 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.3 pt | 3.1% | 4.5% | More second homes: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.7 pt | 9.0% | 10.7% | More vacant homes: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Angoulême+7.8 pts | 62.48% | 54.68% | Higher rate: Angoulême+7.8 pts |
Sources: DGFiP (DVF), Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Angoulême | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+7% | 22,490 | 24,090 | Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+7% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Angoulême+8.0 pts | 26.1% | 18.1% | Higher: Angoulême+8.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+17% | €24,133 | €28,202 | Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+17% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+5.2 pts | 40% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+5.2 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.5 pt | 73.4% | 73.9% | Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.5 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Angoulême+5.6 pts | 18.3% | 12.7% | Higher: Angoulême+5.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Angoulême | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Xavier Bonnefont | Frédéric Soulier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.4 pt | 95% | 97% | Better covered: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.4 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Angoulême | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+48% | 74.3323 in total | 110.1532 in total | More shops per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+48% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+42% | 19.183 in total | 27.1131 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+42% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angoulême+8% | 47.4206 in total | 44.1213 in total | More per capita: Angoulême+8% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angoulême+4% | 20.790 in total | 19.996 in total | More per capita: Angoulême+4% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angoulême3.1 times as high | 5.122 in total | 1.78 in total | More per capita: Angoulême3.1 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+57% | 2.812 in total | 4.321 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+57% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Angoulême | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Brive-la-Gaillarde+12% | 2.8 | 3.1 | Better access: Brive-la-Gaillarde+12% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+55% | 5.825 in total | 8.943 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+55% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde2.4 times as high | 18.480 in total | 43.7211 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde2.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+17% | 6.930 in total | 8.139 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+17% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+45% | 3.013 in total | 4.321 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+45% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3 | 8 | 11 | More facilities: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3 |
Practitioners and facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print); access to doctors includes those in neighboring communes. Sources: Ministry of Health (DREES), APL, INSEE, facilities database (BPE), Ministry of Health (Finess)
Education
Schools and colleges
| Criterion | Angoulême | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsTie | 28 | 28 | Tie |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3 | 8 | 11 | More middle schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3 | 10 | 13 | More high schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Angoulême+8 | 18 | 10 | More facilities: Angoulême+8 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Angoulême | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Angoulême+43% | 5.2 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Angoulême+43% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Angoulême+51% | 16.1 | 10.7 | Higher rate: Angoulême+51% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Angoulême+80% | 7.9 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Angoulême+80% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Angoulême2.6 times as high | 2.4 | 0.9 | Higher rate: Angoulême2.6 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Angoulême+95% | 18.3 | 9.4 | Higher rate: Angoulême+95% |
Offenses recorded in the commune by the police and gendarmerie, per 1,000 inhabitants (per 1,000 homes for burglaries); this is not the actual crime level. Rates for the latest published year. Source: Ministry of the Interior (SSMSI)
Climate
Temperature, sunshine and rain
| Criterion | Angoulême | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Angoulême+0.3 °C | 13.2°C | 12.9°C | Warmer: Angoulême+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 2,037 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Brive-la-Gaillarde+7% | 845 | 904 | Wetter: Brive-la-Gaillarde+7% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmTie | 122 | 122 | Tie |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+16 days/year | 42 | 58 | More frost days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+16 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+5 days/year | 27 | 32 | More hot days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+5 days/year |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Angoulême | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Angoulême+7 | 23 | 16 | More declarations: Angoulême+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Angoulême+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Angoulême+1 |
| Radon potential | Low | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Angoulême | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Brive-la-Gaillarde2.2 times as high | 21.9 | 48.6 | Larger: Brive-la-Gaillarde2.2 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+14 m | 98 m | 112 m | Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+14 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| Department | Charente (16) | Corrèze (19) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Grand Angoulême | Communauté d'agglomération du Bassin de Brive | |
| Urban unit | Angoulême | Brive-la-Gaillarde | |
| Functional area | Angoulême | Brive-la-Gaillarde |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Angoulême vs Brive-la-Gaillarde at a glance
| Criterion | Angoulême | Brive-la-Gaillarde |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 43,454 | 48,330 |
| Change over 10 years | −0.1% | +0.6% |
| Density per km² | 1,989 | 995 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,614 | 1,750 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,753 | 1,916 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 62.48% | 54.68% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,490 | 24,090 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 18.3% | 12.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.2 | 3.6 |
| Average temperature | 13.2°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 2,037 |
| Area km² | 21.9 | 48.6 |
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FAQ
Angoulême vs Brive-la-Gaillarde: your questions
Which is the larger city, Angoulême or Brive-la-Gaillarde?
By population, Brive-la-Gaillarde: 48,330 inhabitants versus 43,454 for Angoulême (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Brive-la-Gaillarde is the 143rd largest city in France, Angoulême the 179th. By area, Brive-la-Gaillarde is also the larger (48.6 km²).
How far is Angoulême from Brive-la-Gaillarde?
Angoulême and Brive-la-Gaillarde are 121 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Angoulême or Brive-la-Gaillarde?
To buy an apartment, Brive-la-Gaillarde is more expensive: €1,750 per m² (median price), versus €1,614 in Angoulême (+8%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Angoulême or Brive-la-Gaillarde?
In Brive-la-Gaillarde, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,090 a year, versus €22,490 in Angoulême (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Angoulême and Brive-la-Gaillarde in the same department?
No: Angoulême is in Charente (16), and Brive-la-Gaillarde in Corrèze (19), both in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures