Pontarlier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Porte Saint-Pierre
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Location in France
Pontarlier
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | |
| Department | Doubs | |
| Arrondissement | Pontarlier | |
| Canton | Pontarlier | |
| Intercommunality | Grand Pontarlier | |
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41.35 km2 (15.97 sq mi) | |
| Population
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17,413 | |
| • Density | 421.11/km2 (1,090.68/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
25462 /25300
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| Elevation | 811–1,320 m (2,661–4,331 ft) (avg. 1,066 m or 3,497 ft) |
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| Website | Ville de Pontarlier | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Pontarlier is a town in France, located in the Doubs area. It's part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France, very close to the border with Switzerland. Pontarlier is an important administrative center for its area, known as a "subprefecture." It's also the main town of the arrondissement (a type of district) called Arrondissement of Pontarlier.
Pontarlier is the third largest town in the Doubs area based on how many people live there. Only Besançon and Montbéliard are bigger.
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Exploring Pontarlier's Location
The city of Pontarlier is found in the western part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. It's in the southwestern section of the Doubs area.
How Big is Pontarlier?
The town of Pontarlier covers an area of about 41.4 km2 (16.0 sq mi). It sits on a high, flat area called a plateau. The average height of the town above sea level is 1,066 m (3,497 ft). At the town hall, the height is 840 m (2,760 ft).
The Doubs river flows right through the city, adding to its natural beauty.
Distances to Other Cities
Here's how far Pontarlier is from some other well-known cities:
| Besançon | Paris | Bordeaux | Toulouse | Montpellier | Lyon | Nantes |
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| 58 km (36 mi) | 466 km (290 mi) | 781 km (485 mi) | 769 km (478 mi) | 530 km (330 mi) | 232 km (144 mi) | 791 km (492 mi) |
Neighboring Towns Around Pontarlier
Pontarlier is surrounded by several other towns. You can see them on the map below.
Here are the towns that share a border with Pontarlier:
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Dommartin | Doubs, Arçon | Maisons-du-Bois-Lièvremont, Les Alliés | |
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| Granges-Narboz | La Cluse-et-Mijoux | Verrières-de-Joux |
Pontarlier's Climate
Pontarlier has a type of weather called an "Oceanic climate" or Maritime Temperate climate. This means it usually has mild summers and cool, but not extremely cold, winters. It often gets rain throughout the year.
People Living in Pontarlier
The people who live in Pontarlier are called Pontissaliens (for men) and Pontissaliennes (for women) in French.
Population Numbers
Pontarlier has a population of 17,413 people. This means that for every square kilometer, there are about 421 people living there.
How Pontarlier's Population Has Changed
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Pontarlier has changed over the years.
Evolution of the population in Pontarlier
How Pontarlier is Governed
Pontarlier is a "subprefecture" of the Doubs area. This means it's an important center for government and services. It's also the main town of the Arrondissement of Pontarlier district. Pontarlier is the administrative center for the Canton of Pontarlier, which includes 10 towns and had 26,699 people in 2014.
The town is part of a group of communities called Le Grand Pontarlier. This group works together on things like public services and development.
Towns Pontarlier is Friends With
Pontarlier has "twin town" relationships with cities in other countries. This means they share cultural exchanges and friendly ties. Pontarlier is twinned with:
Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany, since 1964.
Zarautz, Spain, since 1994.
Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, since 2003.
Cool Places to See in Pontarlier
If you visit Pontarlier, here are some interesting places you might want to check out:
- The Château de Sandon: This is a historic castle.
- Porte Saint-Pierre and Triumphal Arch: An old gate and arch from the 18th century.
- The Saint-Bénigne de Pontarlier church: A beautiful church with a long history.
- The Fort de Joux castle: Another impressive castle nearby.
Gallery
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Porte Saint-Pierre.
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Saint-Bénigne church.
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The Château de Sandon.
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The city hall of Pontarlier.
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Rue de la République, Pontarlier.
Related Pages
Images for kids
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Triumphal arch of the Porte Saint-Pierre
See also
In Spanish: Pontarlier para niños
