Largest Cities in Bourgogne

Top 70 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Bourgogne

1 Dijon 161,830
2 Besançon 118,489
4 Belfort 45,912
5 Mâcon 35,177
6 Auxerre 35,097
7 Nevers 33,085
8 Saint-Leu 29,278
9 Sens 27,106
10 Montbéliard 24,672
11 Beaune 24,162
12 Dole 23,840
13 Le Creusot 20,509
14 Pontarlier 18,067
15 Montceau-les-Mines 17,064
16 Lons-le-Saunier 16,618
17 Chenôve 15,791
18 Vesoul 15,078
19 Audincourt 14,071
20 Autun 13,172
22 Valentigney 12,608
23 Talant 12,082
24 Héricourt 10,985
26 Quetigny 10,372
28 Lure 9,415
29 Paray-le-Monial 9,291
32 Joigny 9,016
33 Longvic 8,896
34 Avallon 8,740
35 Migennes 8,637
36 Saint-Vallier 8,508
37 Saint-Claude 8,386
38 Champagnole 8,036
39 Auxonne 7,581
41 Digoin 7,353
43 Morteau 6,953
45 Gueugnon 6,528
46 Morez 6,495
47 Louhans 6,446
48 Saint-Marcel 6,211
49 Delle 6,186
50 Tournus 6,071
52 Seloncourt 6,046
53 Saint-Rémy 6,046
54 Blanzy 5,955
55 Baume-les-Dames 5,759
56 Chagny 5,684
57 Beaucourt 5,565
60 Gray 5,365
61 Tonnerre 5,352
62 Grand-Charmont 5,347
63 Bethoncourt 5,308
65 Monéteau 5,225
67 Saint-Vit 5,133
68 Genlis 5,093
69 Valdahon 5,077
70 Valdoie 5,063

The largest cities in Bourgogne represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Dijon leads with a population of 161,830, followed by Besançon and Chalon-sur-Saône. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 27 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Dijon's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 27 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 6,071 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 408,659.

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