District des Franches-Montagnes
(District des Franches-Montagnes · Freiberge · District des Franches-Montagnes)District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Jura
Main town: Saignelégier
Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 60 placesThe district of District des Franches-Montagnes spans 200 km² and contains 13 municipalities, with Saignelégier as its main town. Its estimated population of 10 806 gives a density of 54 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
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Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxDistrict des Franches-Montagnes district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Jura canton map with District des Franches-Montagnes district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
13 municipalitiesDistrict des Franches-Montagnes contains 13 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Saignelégier at 32 km², the smallest is (0 km²) Saignelégier has the most mapped buildings (1 190 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saignelégier | 2 810 | 32 | 1 190 | 4 | View |
| Les Bois | 1 248 | 25 | 726 | 2 | - |
| Le Noirmont | 1 856 | 20 | 914 | 2 | - |
| Montfaucon | 661 | 18 | 461 | 2 | - |
| Muriaux | 531 | 17 | 380 | 2 | - |
| Saint-Brais | 226 | 15 | 479 | 5 | - |
| Les Breuleux | 1 716 | 15 | 862 | 1 | - |
| Les Genevez (JU) | 510 | 14 | 356 | 1 | View |
| Soubey | 132 | 14 | 256 | 1 | - |
| Lajoux (JU) | 664 | 12 | 463 | 2 | View |
| Le Bémont (JU) | 314 | 12 | 254 | 2 | - |
| Les Enfers | 138 | 7 | 106 | 1 | - |
| - | 0 | - | - | - |
Postcodes
17 postcode areasThe district of District des Franches-Montagnes is served by 17 postcode areas covering roughly 641 km² with a total of 10 259 mapped buildings. Postcodes in District des Franches-Montagnes begin with the digit 2 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 2345, with approximately 773 buildings. The map colours each postcode area by its numerical code, with lower codes in blue/purple and higher codes in orange.
| # | Code | Name | Buildings | Population | Area km² | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | 773 | 6 124 | 23.5 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 647 | 2 282 | 31.67 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 413 | 1 063 | 19.27 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 385 | 821 | 16.11 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 357 | 701 | 24.71 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 281 | 698 | 12.39 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 228 | 862 | 20.39 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 227 | 510 | 13.63 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 196 | 62 | 15.16 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 121 | 481 | 7.86 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 77 | 144 | 8.75 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 59 | 132 | 13.49 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 37 | 789 | 18.25 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 36 | 191 | 3.75 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 26 | 760 | 12.44 | View → | |
| 16 | - | 6 | 842 | 11.68 | View → | |
| 17 | - | 2 | 138 | 7.12 | View → |
District des Franches-Montagnes has 93 mapped postal facilities: 13 post offices, 80 post boxes. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
5 lines · 26 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
District des Franches-Montagnes's public transport network covers 389.9 km across 5 lines and 26 routes, operated by 2 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
actual Gemeinde bordersHover over a municipality to see exact values.
Heraldry
Coat of Arms & FlagThe official heraldic symbols of District des Franches-Montagnes district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about District des Franches-Montagnes
Quick answersWhat is the main town of District des Franches-Montagnes district?
The main town of District des Franches-Montagnes district is Saignelégier, with a population of about 2,558 residents.
Which canton does District des Franches-Montagnes belong to?
District des Franches-Montagnes is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Jura, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is District des Franches-Montagnes a district or a city?
District des Franches-Montagnes is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. Districts sit between the canton level and the municipality (Gemeinde) level and are used for administrative, judicial, and statistical purposes. The main town within District des Franches-Montagnes is Saignelégier.
What is the population of District des Franches-Montagnes?
District des Franches-Montagnes district has a population of about 10 806 residents, giving a population density of 54 people per km².
How large is District des Franches-Montagnes district?
District des Franches-Montagnes covers a total area of 200 km² (about 77 square miles).
How many municipalities are in District des Franches-Montagnes?
District des Franches-Montagnes district contains 13 municipalities (Gemeinden): Saignelégier, Les Bois, Le Noirmont, Montfaucon, Muriaux, Saint-Brais, Les Breuleux, Les Genevez (JU) and 5 more
What postal codes are used in District des Franches-Montagnes?
District des Franches-Montagnes has 17 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 2.
How many buildings are in District des Franches-Montagnes?
According to OpenStreetMap data, District des Franches-Montagnes district has 6 447 mapped buildings, a density of 32 buildings per km².