Overview
Franches-Montagnes District (, , Franc-Comtois: Dichtrict des Fraintches-Montaignes) is one of the three districts of the canton of Jura, Switzerland. Its capital is the town of Saignelégier. The French-speaking district has a population of (as of ).
Municipalities
Franches-Montagnes contains a total of 12 municipalities:
Mergers
In 2009 Montfavergier merged into Montfaucon and Le Peuchapatte merged into Muriaux. At the same time, Goumois and Les Pommerats merged into Saignelégier. Also in 2009, Epauvillers and Epiquerez merged into Clos du Doubs of the Porrentruy District.
In 2023 La Chaux-des-Breuleux merged into Les Breuleux
Coat of arms
The blazon of the district coat of arms is Or, a Roundel Argent bordered Sable and Coupeaux of Six Gules.
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