Lons-le-Saunier

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Lons-le-Saunier

Name

Lons-le-Saunier

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Lons-le-Saunier is a commune and the capital of the Jura Department in eastern France. The town is situated in the Revermont region, at the foot of the Jura mountains. Historically, the area was known for its brine springs, exploited since the Neolithic period.

Statistics

Area

7.68 km²

Population

16,618

Location