Second-order seat
Besançon
France
Also known as
Becoinson · Beisangsong · Besancao · Besanson · Besanzon · Besanzone
Population
128,426 inhabitants of record
Coordinates
47.249°,
6.018°
WGS 84
Time zone
Europe/Paris 23:03 · Saturday, 16 May 2026
Terrain
300 m
digital elevation model
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