Branges (French pronunciation: [bʁɑ̃ʒ]) is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 2,300 | — |
| 1975 | 2,338 | +0.23% |
| 1982 | 2,312 | −0.16% |
| 1990 | 2,155 | −0.88% |
| 1999 | 2,087 | −0.36% |
| 2007 | 2,319 | +1.33% |
| 2012 | 2,398 | +0.67% |
| 2017 | 2,357 | −0.34% |
| 2023 | 2,386 | +0.20% |
| Source: INSEE[3] | ||
Toponymy
Historic names: Brilanga (926), Brangis (955), Branges (1793).
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Branges has a warm temperate climate with hot summers (Cfa). Météo-France classifies it as semi-continental, typical of the Saône valley in Burgundy, characterized by good sunshine (around 1,900 hours per year), hot summers (average 18.5 °C), dry spring and summer air, and generally weak winds.
See also
References
- ^ “Répertoire national des élus: les maires” (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ “Populations de référence 2023” (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 18 December 2025.
- ^ Population municipale entre 1968 et 2023, INSEE
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