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Arrondissement of Besançon
one of 3 arrondissements in the department Doubs, Region Franche-Comté, France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The arrondissement of Besançon is an arrondissement of France. It is part of the Doubs département in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Its capital, and préfecture of the department, is the city of Besançon.
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Besançon | |
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![]() Location within the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | |
Country | France |
Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
Department | Doubs |
No. of communes | 256 |
Prefecture | Besançon |
Area | 1,926.4 km2 (743.8 sq mi) |
Population | 251,717 |
INSEE code | 251 |
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