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Branges

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Branges is a village in Bourgogne, France with 2,364 inhabitants, at 197 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Louhans, 4 km to the east. The national capital Paris is about 325 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lons-le-Saunier - Courlaoux, 23 km away.

Also known as: 71056

Overview

Branges is commune in Saône-et-Loire, France — FR commune française du département de Saône-et-Loire.

It is located in Saône-et-Loire, France.

The population is about 2,372 (2022).

It covers about 25 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 173 metre.

Also known as: KK Branges

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Image Église Saint Maurice - Branges (FR71) - 2022-10-27 - 4.jpg

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Coat of arms Blason ville fr Branges (Saône-et-Loire).svg

Locator map

Locator map Map commune FR insee code 71056.png

Basic Data

  • Country France
  • Located in Saône-et-Loire
  • Area 25 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 38' 43" N, 5° 10' 30" E
  • Elevation DEM: 197 m
  • Timezone Europe/Paris
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 2,364
  • Pop. Density 174 p/km²
  • Built-up 10.0%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +33

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Alternate Names

lauc
71056

Weather in Branges

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Branges, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 11.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 11.9 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 239 W/m2.

Temperature
11.9 C
Wind
2.7 m/s N (15 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
993.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 11.9 2.7 15 98 993.6 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 10.9 5.6 8 95 995.5 4.72 / 4.72 100 10.0 n/a
12h 6.6 5.9 12 83 1,002.4 0.00 / 1.74 100 0.0 n/a
18h 4.8 5.1 12 77 1,008.8 0.00 / 0.00 90 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 9.0 5.5 19 56 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 239.4 n/a
30h 4.3 3.4 14 72 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 155.0 n/a
36h 1.3 2.3 23 87 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h -0.9 0.6 172 94 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
Saturday 9.0 1.6 160 55 1,017.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 231.2 n/a
54h 5.9 1.8 144 89 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 96 145.1 n/a
60h 9.9 4.5 181 84 1,015.6 0.01 / 0.01 100 0.0 n/a
66h 10.3 5.4 185 86 1,014.6 0.61 / 0.62 100 0.0 n/a
Sunday 14.5 5.5 188 71 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.08 86 173.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Branges?
Now 11.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 11.9 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 239 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Branges today?
Sunrise around 07:37 and sunset around 17:10 (local time). Day length about 9h 33m.
What is the local time in Branges?
Local time is 00:33. Time zone: Europe/Paris (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Branges?
Branges is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Branges?
Population about 2,364.
What is the elevation of Branges?
DEM 197 m.
Where is Branges located?
It is at 46.64520, 5.17490 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Branges in?
It is in France.

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Last updated 2019-03-29
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