Lent is a commune in the Jura department of the Bourgogne-Franche‑Comté region in eastern France.
Administrative status
- Country: France
- Region: Bourgogne-Franche‑Comté
- Department: Jura (department code 39)
- Arrondissement: Dole
- Canton: Mont‑sous‑Vaudrey
Geographical data
- INSEE code: 39293
- Postal code: 39380
- Elevation: 190 m – 224 m above sea level
- Area: 6.5 km²
Demographics
- Population: 654 (legal population recorded in 2019)
Location
Lent lies on the plain between the towns of Dole and Lons‑le‑Saunier, near the Saône River. The commune is part of a predominantly agricultural area characterized by gentle rolling terrain.
Governance
The commune is administered by a mayor and municipal council elected for a six‑year term, in accordance with French local government structure.
Key points
- Lent is one of many small rural communes in the Jura department.
- The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and small‑scale commerce.
- The commune is accessible via departmental roads connecting it to larger urban centers in the region.
