Lons-le-Saunier Population 2026
Lons-le-Saunier has a population of 20,678, making it the #433 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Bourgogne. It is about 103× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,678
Rank in France
#433
Coordinates
46.68°N, 5.56°E
~260 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
341 km
212 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bourgogne
Cities near Lons-le-Saunier
- Dole25,878 people · ~47 km away
- Oyonnax25,697 people · ~47 km away
- Chalon-sur-Saône47,251 people · ~55 km away
- Bourg-en-Bresse45,340 people · ~58 km away
- Pontarlier20,313 people · ~66 km away
- Beaune24,162 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lons-le-Saunier?
Lons-le-Saunier has a population of 20,678 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #433 biggest city in France.
What region is Lons-le-Saunier in?
Lons-le-Saunier is located in Bourgogne, France.
Is Lons-le-Saunier the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 341 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.