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Diekirch District
The District of Diekirch was one of three districts of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Immediately prior to its abolition on 3 October 2015, it contained five cantons divided into 43 communes: #Clervaux #*Clervaux #* Consthum #*Heinerscheid #* Hosingen #*Munshausen #*Troisvierges #* Weiswampach #* Wincrange #Diekirch #* Bettendorf #* Bourscheid #*Diekirch #*Ermsdorf #* Erpeldange #*Ettelbruck #* Feulen #* Hoscheid #*Medernach #*Mertzig #* Reisdorf #* Schieren #Redange #* Beckerich #*Ell #*Grosbous #*Préizerdaul #*Rambrouch #*Redange #* Saeul #*Useldange #*Vichten #* Wahl #Vianden #*Putscheid #*Tandel #*Vianden #Wiltz #* Boulaide #*Esch-sur-Sûre #*Eschweiler #* Goesdorf #* Heiderscheid #*Kiischpelt #*Lac de la Haute-Sûre #* Neunhausen #*Wiltz #*Winseler To its west, the district of Diekirch bordered the Belgian province of Luxembourg in the region of Wallonia, whilst to its north was the Belgian providence of Liège. To its south could be found the district of Luxembourg with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
District DiekirchLocatie
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions of municipalities, school district, or political district. By country/region Afghanistan In Afghanistan, a district (Persian ps, ولسوالۍ ) is a subdivision of a province. There are almost 400 districts in the country. Australia Electoral districts are used in state elections. Districts were also used in several states as cadastral units for land titles. Some were used as squatting districts. New South Wales had several different types of districts used in the 21st century. Austria In Austria, the word is used with different meanings in three different contexts: * Some of the tasks of the administrative branch of the national and regional governments are fulfilled by the 95 district administrative offices (). The area a dist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ermsdorf
Ermsdorf () is a village and former commune in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Diekirch, which is part of the district of Diekirch. , the village of Ermsdorf, which lies in the south of the commune, has a population of 221. Since 2011, Ermsdorf has merged with Medernach to become the "Aerenzdallgemeng" (commune Vallée de l'Ernz, Ernztalgemeinde) Former commune The former commune consisted of the villages: * Eppeldorf Eppeldorf () is a village in the commune of ''Ärenzdallgemeng'', in eastern Luxembourg Luxembourg ( ; lb, Lëtzebuerg ; french: link=no, Luxembourg; german: link=no, Luxemburg), officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, ; french: link= ... * Ermsdorf * Folkendeng * Keiwelbach * Stegen * Backesmillen (lieu-dit) * Bricherheck (lieu-dit) * Bricherhaff (lieu-dit) * Gilcher (lieu-dit) * Hessemillen (lieu-dit) * Hoossebierg (lieu-dit) * Moderhaff (lieu-dit) * Neimillen (lieu-dit) * Reisermillen (lieu-dit) * Spierberich (lieu-d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Préizerdaul
Préizerdaul () is a commune in western Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange. Until 17 July 2001, it was known as Bettborn, after its administrative centre. Préizerdaul was the first commune to change its name since before the First World War; to date, it is the only commune to have changed its name to a name of Luxembourgish origin. Towns within the commune include Bettborn, Platen, Pratz, and Reimberg. Population Twin towns — sister cities Préizerdaul is twinned Twinning (making a twin of) may refer to: * In biology and agriculture, producing two offspring (i.e., twins) at a time, or having a tendency to do so; * Twin towns and sister cities, towns and cities involved in town twinning * Twinning inst ... with: * Péni, Burkina Faso * San Agustín, El Salvador References External links * Towns in Luxembourg Communes in Redange (canton) {{Luxembourg-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grosbous
Grosbous ( lb, Groussbus or (locally) ; german: Grosbous) is a commune and small town in northwestern Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange Redange is a canton in the northwest of Luxembourg. The capital is Redange, otherwise known as Redange-sur-Attert. It borders the cantons of Wiltz to the north, Diekirch and Mersch to the east, Capellen to the south and Belgium to the west ( Provi .... , the town of Grosbous, which lies in the south of the commune, had a population of 619. Other towns within the commune include Dellen. On January 1, 2021, the population of Grosbous was 1,112. Since beginning of 2019, Grosbous had intense discussions with their neighbours, the Commune of Wahl concerning a fusion of the two communes. An important step in this process was the referendum of June 27, 2021, when the inhabitants of both communes expressed their opinion about the project of merging the two communes. The majority of voters in both communes supported the fusion, which will take pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ell, Luxembourg
Ell is a commune and small town in western Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange. It lies close to the border with Belgium. , the town of Ell, which lies in the south-east of the commune, has a population of 340. Other towns within the commune include Colpach-Bas, Colpach-Haut Colpach-Haut (, ) is a village in the commune of Ell, in western Luxembourg Luxembourg ( ; lb, Lëtzebuerg ; french: link=no, Luxembourg; german: link=no, Luxemburg), officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, ; french: link=no, Grand-D ..., and Roodt. Population References External links * Communes in Redange (canton) Towns in Luxembourg {{Luxembourg-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beckerich
Beckerich ( lb, Biekerech) is a commune and small town in western Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange. It lies close to the border with Belgium. , the town of Beckerich, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 635. Beckerich has a drinking water production plant, which supplies Lidl Stores with water internationally. It supplies about 85% of its energy needs, exclusive of transportation, from alternative energy sources, primarily manure. Populated places The commune consists of the following villages: * Beckerich Section: ** Beckerich ** Elvange ** Hovelange ** Huttange ** Noerdange ** Schweich ** Hovelangerhof (lieu-dit) ** Liederreng (lieu-dit) ** Liederrengerhof (lieu-dit) * Oberpallen Section: ** Dideling ** Levelange ** Oberpallen Oberpallen () is a small town in the commune of Beckerich, in western Luxembourg. In 2005, the town had a population of 374. Oberpallen was a commune in the canton of Redange until 25 July 1846, when it was me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redange (canton)
Redange is a canton in the northwest of Luxembourg. The capital is Redange, otherwise known as Redange-sur-Attert. It borders the cantons of Wiltz to the north, Diekirch and Mersch to the east, Capellen to the south and Belgium to the west ( Province de Luxembourg). Geography The canton lies right on the border of the two main landscapes of Luxembourg. To the north, the landscape is dominated by the Oesling mountain range, which is a part of the greater Ardennes region. This region is characterised by densely forested hills with an average altitude of 400 to 500m above sealevel, with the highest point being '' Napoléonsgaard'' standing at 554m. Furthermore this region shows deep valleys which were carved into the ground by rivers and streams, the Sauer and Wark being the most notable ones. The upper Sûre lake reservoir also lies partly within the Canton of Redange, at the border with the Canton of Wiltz. The Oesling part of the Canton mainly comprises the communes of Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schieren
Schieren is a commune and town in central Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Diekirch. The town of Schieren, which lies in the west of the commune, has a population of . Schieren is served by a railway station. Schieren was formed on 1 July 1850, when it was detached from the commune of Ettelbruck, along with the commune of Erpeldange. The law forming Schieren was passed on 22 January 1850. In 1894, Schieren established a fire station __NOTOC__ A fire station (also called a fire house, fire hall, firemen's hall, or engine house) is a structure or other area for storing firefighting apparatuses such as fire engines and related vehicles, personal protective equipment, fire ... with five volunteer firefighters. It has a notable church. Population Footnotes External links * *Commune of Schieren official website*Unofficial website on local activities Communes in Diekirch (canton) Towns in Luxembourg {{Diekirch-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reisdorf
Reisdorf () is a commune and small town in eastern Luxembourg, on the river Sauer. It is part of the canton of Diekirch Diekirch ( lb, Dikrech or (locally) ; from ''Diet-Kirch'', i.e. "people's church") is a commune with town status in north-eastern Luxembourg, capital city of the canton Diekirch and, until its abolition in 2015, the district of Diekirch. The t .... In 2020, Reisdorf, which lies in the centre of the commune, had a population of 1276. Other towns within the commune include Bigelbach, Hoesdorf, and Wallendorf-Pont. Population Gallery ReisdorfTownHall2189.jpg, Reisdorf town hall ReisdorfTownHallAndChurch2188.jpg, Reisdorf town hall and church Reisdorf wegekreuz.jpg, Wayside cross at the N10, just outside the town Tussen Reisdorf en Beaufort, panorama foto6 2014-06-09 12.24.jpg, Panorama between Reisdorf and Beaufort References External links * Communes in Diekirch (canton) Towns in Luxembourg {{Diekirch-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mertzig
Mertzig ( lb, Mäerzeg) is a commune and town in central Luxembourg. It is part of Diekirch Diekirch ( lb, Dikrech or (locally) ; from ''Diet-Kirch'', i.e. "people's church") is a commune with town status in north-eastern Luxembourg, capital city of the canton Diekirch and, until its abolition in 2015, the district of Diekirch. The t ... Canton. , the town of Mertzig itself, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 1,439. Mertzig was formed on 30 December 1874, when it was detached from the commune of Feulen. The law forming Mertzig was passed on 20 November 1874. Footballer Wimm Fledermaus once managed a hotel in Mertzig. Population References External links * Communes in Diekirch (canton) Towns in Luxembourg {{Diekirch-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medernach
Medernach () is a town and commune in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Diekirch, which is part of the district of Diekirch. Since 2011, Medernach has merged with Ermsdorf to become the "Aerenzdallgemeng" (commune Vallée de l'Ernz, Ernztalgemeinde). Former commune The former commune consisted of the villages: * Medernach * Marxberg * Ousterbur * Pletschette * Savelborn - part of the farm belongs to the commune of Waldbillig * Kitzebur Attractions From 1987-2015 Medernach was home to an aerodrome An aerodrome (Commonwealth English) or airdrome (American English) is a location from which aircraft flight operations take place, regardless of whether they involve air cargo, passengers, or neither, and regardless of whether it is for publ ... () There is a monument commemorating the defense of the town by American soldiers during the winter of 1944–1945 (). The parish church, built in a neo-Romanesque style in 1806, has been a national monument s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoscheid
Hoscheid () is a small town in north-eastern Luxembourg. It was a commune, part of the canton of Diekirch, which was part of the district of Diekirch. On January 1, 2012, the commune merged with Consthum and Hosingen communes to form Parc Hosingen commune; thereby becoming part of Clervaux canton. , the town of Hoscheid, which lies in the south of the commune, had a population of 473. Among local personalities is Jean Ersfeld, who, in 2004, led his party, the Free Party of Luxembourg in the legislative elections. Former commune The former commune consisted of the villages: * Houscheid * Houscheid-Dickt * Oberschlinder * Unterschlinder * Markebach (lieu-dit) * Kehrmuhle (lieu-dit) * Schilkeschleedchen where a firing range of the Luxembourg Armed Forces The Luxembourg Armed Forces (; french: Armée luxembourgeoise) are the national military force of Luxembourg. The army has been a fully volunteer military since 1967. , it has 939 personnel. The army is under civilian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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