Besancon (Besançon), Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besancon: commune in Doubs, France
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Quick Facts about Besançon
| Population | 115,934 |
| Country | France |
| State | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (France) |
| County | Doubs |
| Postal code | 25000 |
| Area | 65.05 km2 |
| Official name | Besançon |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.2488,6.0182 |
| Male population | 54366 |
| Female population | 61568 |
| Altitude | 922 feet / 281 meters |
| Capital city | Besançon is capital of canton of Besançon-5, canton of Besançon-1, canton of Besançon-6, canton of Besançon-2, canton of Besançon-3, canton of Besançon-4, Franche-Comté, Grand Besançon Métropole, Doubs, arrondissement of Besançon |
| Time Zone | UTC+02:00, UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 09:01:25 (12th April 2026) |
Geography
Besançon is located at 47°14'56"N 6°1'5"E (47.2487800, 6.0181500). It has 4 neighbors: Serre les Sapins, Pouilley les Vignes, Beure and Avanne Aveney.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 116,952 | - | census |
| 2015 | 116,676 | -0.24% | census |
| 2016 | 120,107 | 2.86% | census |
| 2017 | 115,934 | -3.6% | census |
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