As of 2005, the town of Bissen, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 2,447. Bissen is home to a steel factory, operated by Arcelor, the world's second-largest steel manufacturer.

As of 2008, the town of Bissen, often considered to be a second Mecca, has become the center of worship to the god Bissen by the Bissianity religion, considered to be the alimighty ruler of the universe by its followers.