Ciboure facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ciboure
Ziburu
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Ciboure, seen from the harbour of Saint-Jean-de-Luz
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 Ciboure
Location in France
Ciboure
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques | |
| Arrondissement | Bayonne | |
| Canton | Saint-Jean-de-Luz | |
| Intercommunality | CA Pays Basque | |
| Area
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7 km2 (3 sq mi) | |
| Population
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6,033 | |
| • Density | 860/km2 (2,230/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64189 /64500
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| Elevation | 0–83 m (0–272 ft) (avg. 80 m or 260 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Ciboure (pronounced "see-boor") is a town in south-western France. Its name, Ziburu, means 'end of bridge' in the Basque language. It is located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area.
Ciboure sits on the Nivelle River. It is right across the water from the busy harbour of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
This town is very pretty, just like its neighbour. Many buildings in Ciboure show the traditional style of the Basque people. The Basque style is known for its white walls and red or green timber frames.
You can visit the old church of St Vincent. It was built in the 1500s. The church has a special octagonal tower. Inside, you can see Basque galleries and a beautiful Baroque altarpiece. Close to Ciboure is the Fort of Socoa. This fortress was built in the 1400s by King Louis XIII.
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About Ciboure
Ciboure used to be called Sibourne in English writings. It is a charming place with a rich history. The town is known for its fishing traditions.
Weather in Ciboure
Ciboure has an oceanic climate. This means it has mild temperatures all year round. It also gets a good amount of rain.
The average yearly temperature in Ciboure is about 14.7 °C (58.5 °F). November is usually the wettest month. The warmest month is August, with temperatures around 21.0 °C (69.8 °F). January is the coldest, at about 9.3 °C (48.7 °F).
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Ciboure was 41.9 °C (107.4 °F) on July 30, 2020. The coldest was −12.0 °C (10.4 °F) on February 3, 1956.
| Climate data for Socoa, Ciboure (1981–2010 averages, extremes 1921−present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 24.6 (76.3) |
26.4 (79.5) |
29.8 (85.6) |
32.5 (90.5) |
35.4 (95.7) |
39.0 (102.2) |
41.9 (107.4) |
40.2 (104.4) |
38.0 (100.4) |
33.2 (91.8) |
29.0 (84.2) |
26.0 (78.8) |
41.9 (107.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 12.8 (55.0) |
13.4 (56.1) |
15.4 (59.7) |
16.5 (61.7) |
19.5 (67.1) |
22.0 (71.6) |
24.2 (75.6) |
24.8 (76.6) |
23.4 (74.1) |
20.6 (69.1) |
16.0 (60.8) |
13.4 (56.1) |
18.5 (65.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 9.3 (48.7) |
9.6 (49.3) |
11.4 (52.5) |
12.6 (54.7) |
15.7 (60.3) |
18.3 (64.9) |
20.5 (68.9) |
21.0 (69.8) |
19.1 (66.4) |
16.6 (61.9) |
12.3 (54.1) |
10.0 (50.0) |
14.7 (58.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 5.8 (42.4) |
5.9 (42.6) |
7.4 (45.3) |
8.6 (47.5) |
11.8 (53.2) |
14.7 (58.5) |
16.8 (62.2) |
17.2 (63.0) |
14.9 (58.8) |
12.6 (54.7) |
8.7 (47.7) |
6.5 (43.7) |
10.9 (51.6) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −10.8 (12.6) |
−12.0 (10.4) |
−7.2 (19.0) |
−2.4 (27.7) |
2.6 (36.7) |
4.2 (39.6) |
6.4 (43.5) |
7.2 (45.0) |
2.2 (36.0) |
0.5 (32.9) |
−5.6 (21.9) |
−8.0 (17.6) |
−12.0 (10.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 139.0 (5.47) |
116.9 (4.60) |
110.9 (4.37) |
137.0 (5.39) |
115.1 (4.53) |
86.4 (3.40) |
70.1 (2.76) |
99.6 (3.92) |
118.0 (4.65) |
152.6 (6.01) |
182.0 (7.17) |
155.4 (6.12) |
1,483 (58.39) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 13.4 | 11.9 | 12.3 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.5 | 8.6 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 12.2 | 13.1 | 12.5 | 140.4 |
| Source: Météo France | |||||||||||||
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Ciboure has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from 1968 to 2017:
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1968 | 6,376 | — |
| 1975 | 6,371 | −0.01% |
| 1982 | 6,205 | −0.38% |
| 1990 | 5,849 | −0.74% |
| 1999 | 6,283 | +0.80% |
| 2007 | 6,396 | +0.22% |
| 2012 | 6,855 | +1.40% |
| 2017 | 6,251 | −1.83% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Famous People from Ciboure
Ciboure has been the home or birthplace of several interesting people:
- Maurice Ravel was a very famous composer. He was born in Ciboure.
- Martin de Hoyarçabal
- Anne Marie Palli
- Philippe Bergeroo
- Michel de Sallaberry
Some American journalists also lived in Ciboure:
- Charles Wertenbaker and Lael Tucker Wertenbaker were writers for Time magazine. Their children, Christian and Timberlake Wertenbaker, grew up here. They went to school in France.
Another notable person was Florentino Goikoetxea. He was a Basque smuggler. During World War II, he helped Allied airmen. These airmen had been shot down in Europe. Florentino guided them across the Pyrenees mountains to safety in neutral Spain. For his bravery, he received the George Medal from Great Britain. He also received the Legion of Honor from France.
Images for kids
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The house where Maurice Ravel was born in Ciboure
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The port of Ciboure
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Saint Vincent Church
See also
In Spanish: Ciboure para niños
