Franches-Montagnes District (German: Freiberge, French: District des Franches-Montagnes, 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 10,479 (as of 31 December 2020).

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

Demographics