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Besançon, Bourgogne

France

Provincial capital47.2488° N, 6.0182° E

Besançon is a city located in France, within the province of Bourgogne. It has a population of 128,426, making it a significant urban area in the region.

Population128,426
ProvinceBourgogne
Coordinates47.2488° N, 6.0182° E
CountryFrance
Rank in France#34 of 81,594

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Nearest Airports

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Besançon-Thise Airfield

LFSALocal

5.6 km away

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Besançon La Vèze Airfield

LFQMLocal

6.8 km away

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Bonnay Airfield

FR-0771Local

9.5 km away

About Besançon

The city is situated at coordinates 47.24878° latitude and 6.01815° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Besançon has an elevation of 300 meters and operates in the Europe/Paris timezone.

In terms of population, Besançon ranks 34th out of 34,380 cities in France. This ranking reflects its relative size compared to larger cities like Paris and Marseille.

Cities in Bourgogne

Besançon is part of the Bourgogne province. Specific rankings within the province are not available, and there are no additional cities listed in this context.

Dijon159,941Belfort54,562Chalon-sur-Saône47,251Nevers43,988Auxerre41,516Mâcon35,484Saint-Leu29,278Montbéliard28,865Sens28,700Dole25,878

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Besançon.

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La ViotteCity
0.5 km
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BattantCity
0.7 km
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Saint-ClaudeCity
1 km
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Les ChapraisCity
1.1 km
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Les CrasCity
1.4 km
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MontraponCity
1.5 km
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Roman Catholic Archidiocese of BesançonPopulated place
1.9 km
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La BouloieCity
2 km
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Les OrchampsCity
2.2 km
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La GretteCity
2.5 km
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BrégilleCity
2.5 km
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PalenteCity
2.5 km
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Les TorcolsCity
3 km
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Saint-FerjeuxCity
3 km
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Les Clairs SoleilsCity
3 km
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École-ValentinCity · 2,295 inhab.
3.3 km
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ValentinVillage
3.3 km
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VelotteCity
3.3 km
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La MalateCity
3.8 km
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PireyCity · 1,504 inhab.
4.3 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Besançon?

The population of Besançon is 128,426.

In which province/state is Besançon located?

Besançon is located in the province of Bourgogne.

What are the coordinates of Besançon?

The coordinates of Besançon are 47.24878° latitude and 6.01815° longitude.

What is the elevation of Besançon?

The elevation of Besançon is 300 meters.

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