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2026 ranking · population density

The least densely populated towns in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in 2026

Orret (Côte-d'Or) is the least densely populated town in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, with just 1.1 inhabitants per km². Next come Villiers-le-Duc (Côte-d'Or, 1.3 inhabitants per km²) and Beaunotte (Côte-d'Or, 1.9 inhabitants per km²).

3,685 towns ranked

Orret, 1stThe next 19

The podium

  1. 1stOrret 1.1per km² Côte-d'Or
  2. 2ndVilliers-le-Duc 1.3per km² Côte-d'Or
  3. 3rdBeaunotte 1.9per km² Côte-d'Or

This ranking covers all 3,685 towns in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. At the other end of the ranking, Dijon (Côte-d'Or) comes last with 4,082.2 inhabitants per km².

In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government, from large cities to tiny villages. Paris, Lyon and Marseille are ranked as whole communes: their arrondissements (districts) have no rank of their own.

The ranking: least densely populated towns in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Rank Town Department Density (per km²) Proportional bar Population Area (km²)
1 Orret Côte-d'Or (21) 1.1 12 11
2 Villiers-le-Duc Côte-d'Or (21) 1.3 109 84
3 Beaunotte Côte-d'Or (21) 1.9 16 8.5
4 Les Goulles Côte-d'Or (21) 1.9 17 8.9
5 Châteauvieux-les-Fossés Doubs (25) 2.0 9 4.5
6 Fontaines-les-Sèches Côte-d'Or (21) 2.1 28 14
7 Thaix Nièvre (58) 2.2 43 20
8 Gland Yonne (89) 2.2 36 17
9 Gurgy-la-Ville Côte-d'Or (21) 2.3 29 13
10 Diennes-Aubigny Nièvre (58) 2.4 89 37
11 Vertault Côte-d'Or (21) 2.6 50 19
12 Gurgy-le-Château Côte-d'Or (21) 2.6 46 18
13 Oigny Côte-d'Or (21) 2.8 42 15
14 Faverolles-lès-Lucey Côte-d'Or (21) 2.9 29 10
15 La Chaume Côte-d'Or (21) 3.0 100 33
16 Mérona Jura (39) 3.0 9 3.0
17 tied La Montagne Haute-Saône (70) 3.1 39 13
17 tied Buxerolles Côte-d'Or (21) 3.1 37 12
17 tied Menesble Côte-d'Or (21) 3.1 17 5.5
20 Lucey Côte-d'Or (21) 3.1 58 19
21 Billy-lès-Chanceaux Côte-d'Or (21) 3.2 72 22
22 Étalante Côte-d'Or (21) 3.3 128 39
23 Poiseul-la-Grange Côte-d'Or (21) 3.3 75 23
24 Nesle-et-Massoult Côte-d'Or (21) 3.4 79 23
25 Châtel-de-Joux Jura (39) 3.4 48 14
26 Lichères-sur-Yonne Yonne (89) 3.4 49 14
27 Ougny Nièvre (58) 3.4 28 8.2
28 Échalot Côte-d'Or (21) 3.4 95 28
29 Rochefort-sur-Brévon Côte-d'Or (21) 3.5 42 12
30 Verdonnet Côte-d'Or (21) 3.6 64 18
31 Riel-les-Eaux Côte-d'Or (21) 3.6 93 26
32 Parigny-la-Rose Nièvre (58) 3.7 32 8.8
33 tied Fertrève Nièvre (58) 3.7 90 24
33 tied Duesme Côte-d'Or (21) 3.7 49 13
35 Chambain Côte-d'Or (21) 3.7 36 9.8
36 Source-Seine Côte-d'Or (21) 3.7 61 16
37 Sainte-Reine Haute-Saône (70) 3.7 23 6.2
38 Montmoyen Côte-d'Or (21) 3.8 72 19
39 tied Moitron Côte-d'Or (21) 3.8 58 15
39 tied Chaugey Côte-d'Or (21) 3.8 26 6.9
41 Champagny Côte-d'Or (21) 3.8 27 7.1
42 Cruzy-le-Châtel Yonne (89) 3.8 227 60
43 Meulson Côte-d'Or (21) 3.8 30 7.9
44 Marly-sous-Issy Saône-et-Loire (71) 3.8 82 21
45 Murlin Nièvre (58) 3.8 58 15
46 Le Meix Côte-d'Or (21) 3.9 41 11
47 Bure-les-Templiers Côte-d'Or (21) 3.9 138 35
48 Salives Côte-d'Or (21) 4.0 189 48
49 Vianges Côte-d'Or (21) 4.0 35 8.8
50 Glux-en-Glenne Nièvre (58) 4.0 88 22
51 Dettey Saône-et-Loire (71) 4.0 90 23
52 Beaumont-Sardolles Nièvre (58) 4.0 117 29
53 Mauvilly Côte-d'Or (21) 4.1 62 15
54 Lignerolles Côte-d'Or (21) 4.1 55 14
55 Azy-le-Vif Nièvre (58) 4.1 192 47
56 Beaulieu Côte-d'Or (21) 4.2 28 6.6
57 Dramelay Jura (39) 4.3 28 6.5
58 Lavault-de-Frétoy Nièvre (58) 4.3 66 15
59 Saint-Eugène Saône-et-Loire (71) 4.3 153 35
60 tied Rémilly Nièvre (58) 4.4 159 36
60 tied Quemigny-sur-Seine Côte-d'Or (21) 4.4 93 21
60 tied Charny Côte-d'Or (21) 4.4 34 7.8
63 Bourguignon-lès-Morey Haute-Saône (70) 4.4 43 9.8
64 Saint-Romain-sous-Versigny Saône-et-Loire (71) 4.4 78 18
65 Beaumont-la-Ferrière Nièvre (58) 4.4 124 28
66 Channay Côte-d'Or (21) 4.4 59 13
67 Beulotte-Saint-Laurent Haute-Saône (70) 4.4 63 14
68 Montjoie-le-Château Doubs (25) 4.5 24 5.4
69 tied Frénois Côte-d'Or (21) 4.5 98 22
69 tied Saint-Franchy Nièvre (58) 4.5 83 19
69 tied Bellenod-sur-Seine Côte-d'Or (21) 4.5 65 15
72 Montambert Nièvre (58) 4.5 117 26
73 Essarois Côte-d'Or (21) 4.7 85 18
74 Nicey Côte-d'Or (21) 4.7 113 24
75 La Petite-Verrière Saône-et-Loire (71) 4.8 47 9.9
76 tied Sainte-Colombe-des-Bois Nièvre (58) 4.8 141 30
76 tied Esmoulières Haute-Saône (70) 4.8 96 20
78 tied Montaron Nièvre (58) 4.8 160 33
78 tied Fléty Nièvre (58) 4.8 96 20
80 Saint-Maurice Nièvre (58) 4.8 50 10
81 tied Challement Nièvre (58) 4.8 46 9.5
81 tied Brémur-et-Vaurois Côte-d'Or (21) 4.8 45 9.3
83 Onoz Jura (39) 4.9 72 15
84 tied Frôlois Côte-d'Or (21) 4.9 169 35
84 tied Isenay Nièvre (58) 4.9 98 20
86 Sainte-Vertu Yonne (89) 4.9 70 14
87 Chevannay Côte-d'Or (21) 4.9 35 7.2
88 Grimault Yonne (89) 4.9 117 24
89 Uncey-le-Franc Côte-d'Or (21) 4.9 47 9.5
90 Terrefondrée Côte-d'Or (21) 5.0 69 14
91 Moissy-Moulinot Nièvre (58) 5.0 14 2.8
92 Ternant Côte-d'Or (21) 5.0 82 16
93 tied Menestreau Nièvre (58) 5.0 98 19
93 tied Busserotte-et-Montenaille Côte-d'Or (21) 5.0 33 6.6
95 tied Montigny-sur-Canne Nièvre (58) 5.0 153 30
95 tied Vitry-Laché Nièvre (58) 5.0 105 21
97 Jouancy Yonne (89) 5.1 30 5.9
98 Poncey-sur-l'Ignon Côte-d'Or (21) 5.1 83 16
99 Villedieu Côte-d'Or (21) 5.1 72 14
100 Ménessaire Côte-d'Or (21) 5.1 76 15

Source: INSEE (official population figures); IGN / Observatoire des territoires (areas); total population divided by area. Not ranked: towns with no inhabitants. Tied values share the same rank. Data sources.

FAQ

Least densely populated towns in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: FAQ

What is the least densely populated town in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in 2026?

Orret (Côte-d'Or) is the least densely populated town in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, with just 1.1 inhabitants per km².

What are the 10 least densely populated towns in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté?

In order: Orret (1.1 inhabitants per km²), Villiers-le-Duc (1.3 inhabitants per km²), Beaunotte (1.9 inhabitants per km²), Les Goulles (1.9 inhabitants per km²), Châteauvieux-les-Fossés (2.0 inhabitants per km²), Fontaines-les-Sèches (2.1 inhabitants per km²), Thaix (2.2 inhabitants per km²), Gland (2.2 inhabitants per km²), Gurgy-la-Ville (2.3 inhabitants per km²), and Diennes-Aubigny (2.4 inhabitants per km²).

What is the most densely populated town in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté?

Dijon (Côte-d'Or) is the most densely populated town in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, with 4,082.2 inhabitants per km². See The most densely populated towns in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

How many towns in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté are ranked?

All of them: the 3,685 towns in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté appear in this ranking.

How is density calculated?

Density is the official total population of the commune (INSEE) divided by its area in square kilometers.

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