an arrondissement of the department of the Doubs, in France, extending over 560 square miles, comprehending eight cantons and 201 communes, with 90,154 inhabitants. The chief city, of the same name, is situated on the river Doubs, which flows round it on three sides. It is strongly fortified, being protected by a fort and citadel; and is a well-built city, containing many Roman antiquities, and, partly from its various manufactures, partly from its canal, which is intended to unite the Saone with the Rhine, is at present in a flourishing condition. It contains, besides the cathedral, eight churches, eight hospitals, and 3293 houses, with 28,436 inhabitants. Long. 5. 56. 26. E. Lat. 47. 14. 12. N.