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List Of Communes Of Luxembourg By Area
This is a list of communes of Luxembourg by area. Cities are given in ''italics''. {, class="wikitable sortable" border="1" !Rank!!Name!!Canton!!Area in km2{{cite web, url=http://www.statistiques.public.lu/stat/TableViewer/tableView.aspx, title=Territorial subdivisions (Situation on 1st January 2018), website=www.statistiques.public.lu, publisher=Statistics portal of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, accessdate=11 May 2018 , - , 1, , Wincrange, , Clervaux, , 113.36 , - , 2, , Clervaux, , Clervaux, , 85.05 , - , 3, , Rambrouch, , Redange, , 79.09 , - , 4, , Parc Hosingen, , Clervaux, , 70.65 , - , 5, , Rosport-Mompach, , Echternach, , 57.07 , - , 6, , Junglinster, , Grevenmacher, , 55.38 , - , 7, , ''Luxembourg-City'', , Luxembourg, , 51.46 , - , 8, , Esch-sur-Sûre, , Wiltz, , 51.26 , - , 9, , Mersch, , Mersch, , 49.74 , - , 10, , Lac de la Haute-Sûre, , Wiltz, , 48.5 , - , 11, , Tandel, , Vianden, , 41.72 , - , 12, , Niederanven, , Luxembourg, , 41.36 , - , 13, , Vallée de l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Communes Of Luxembourg
Luxembourg's 102 communes ( lb, Gemengen ; French: ''communes''; german: Gemeinden) conform to LAU Level 2Statec (2003), p. 9&10 and are the country's lowest administrative divisions. Communes rank below cantons in Luxembourg's hierarchy of administrative subdivisions. Communes are often re-arranged, being merged or divided as demanded by demographic change over time. Unlike the cantons, which have remained unchanged since their creation, the identity of the communes has not become ingrained within the geographical sensations of the average Luxembourger. The cantons are responsible for the ceremonial, administrative, and statistical aspects of government, while the communes provide local government services. The municipal system was adopted when Luxembourg was annexed into the French département of Forêts in 1795. Despite ownership passing to the Netherlands, this system was maintained until it was introduced upon independence in 1843. The province of Luxembourg, which now co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mersch
Mersch ( ) is a commune and town in central Luxembourg, capital of the canton of Mersch. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Alzette, Mamer and Eisch. , the town of Mersch, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 3,345. Other towns within the commune include Beringen, Berschbach, Moesdorf, Pettingen, Reckange, Rollingen, and Schoenfels. Mersch is the home of the National Literature Centre, Luxembourg's national literary archive. The town is the site of one of the six regional headquarters of the Grand Ducal Police. Mersch Castle is one of the castles belonging to the Valley of the Seven Castles The Valley of the Seven Castles () is an informal name given to the Äischdall, the valley of the Eisch river, in central Luxembourg. The valley stretches from the confluence with the Alzette upstream to Steinfort, on the border with Belgium. Th .... Located in the centre of the town, its history goes back to the 13th century. Today the castle ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Käerjeng
Käerjeng () is a commune in southwestern Luxembourg, in the canton of Capellen. It lies on the border with Belgium. It has an area of 33.67 km2. The commune of Käerjeng was formed on 1 January 2012 from the former communes of Bascharage and Clemency. The law creating Käerjeng was passed on 24 May 2011. Käerjeng has a population of approximately 10,000 citizens and has the 9th-highest commune population in Luxembourg. Populated places The commune consists of the following villages: * Bascharage Section: ** Bascharage (seat) ** Hautcharage ** Linger * Clemency Section: ** Clemency ** Fingig Fingig ( german: Féingig ) is a small town in the commune of Käerjeng, in western Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 322. Nearby is the source of the Eisch The Eisch () is a river flowing through Belgium and Luxembourg, joining the ... ** Schockmillen (lieu-dit) ** Nuechtbann (lieu-dit) ** Neudrisch (lieu-dit) Geography Käerjeng is located on the dividing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weiswampach
Weiswampach ( or (locally) ) is a commune and small town in northern Luxembourg, in the canton of Clervaux. , the town of Weiswampach, which lies in the north of the commune, has a population of 648. Other towns within the commune include Beiler, Binsfeld Binsfeld near Wittlich in the Eifel is an ''Ortsgemeinde'' – a municipality belonging to a ''Verbandsgemeinde'', a kind of collective municipality – in the Bernkastel-Wittlich district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Nearby is the American S ..., Breidfeld, Holler, and Leithum. Geography The commune of Weiswampach is situated in the Ardennes of north Luxembourg. The land is characterized by fields, orchards, and woods. Although it lies partly on a rocky plateau, there is also fertile arable land and pasture. History Although many Celtic and Roman remains have been found in the vicinity, it is generally accepted that Weiswampach was formed in the 8th century, because the name, probably derived from the name of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bourscheid, Luxembourg
Bourscheid ( lb, Buerschent ; german: Burscheid) is a commune and small town in north-eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Diekirch, which is part of the district of Diekirch. , the town of Bourscheid, which lies in the centre of the commune, had a population of 266, which subsequently increased to 466 by 2021. Other settlements within the commune include Goebelsmuhle, Lipperscheid, Michelau, Schlindermanderscheid, and Welscheid. Bourscheid Castle located close to the village is Luxembourg's largest and one of the most important medieval castles between the Meuse and the Rhine ), Surselva, Graubünden, Switzerland , source1_coordinates= , source1_elevation = , source2 = Rein Posteriur/Hinterrhein , source2_location = Paradies Glacier, Graubünden, Switzerland , source2_coordinates= , so .... Population References External links * Bourscheid, Luxembourg, Communes in Diekirch (canton) Towns in Luxembourg {{Diek ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helperknapp
Helperknapp is a commune in central Luxembourg, in the canton of Mersch. It was established on 1 January 2018 from the amalgamation of the communes of Boevange-sur-Attert and Tuntange. Populated places The commune consists of the following villages: * Boevange-sur-Attert Section: ** Bill ** Boevange-sur-Attert ** Brouch ** Buschdorf ** Grevenknapp ** Fënsterdall ** Obenthalt ** Brichermillen (lieu-dit) ** Fënsterdallerhéicht (lieu-dit) ** Helperknapp (lieu-dit) * Tuntange Section: ** Ansembourg ** Bour ** Hollenfels ** Marienthal ** Tuntange (seat) ** Claushof (lieu-dit) ** Kalbacherhof (lieu-dit) ** Marienthalerhof (lieu-dit) History In a two referendums held simultaneously in Boevange-sur-Attert and Tuntange on 25 May 2014, the citizens of both communes approved a municipal merger, with 69.51% and 64.09%, respectively, in favour. Based on the poll, legislators of the two communes voted in favor of the merger. Consequently, on January 1, 2018, Boevange-sur-A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Troisvierges
Troisvierges (; lb, Ëlwen ; german: Ulflingen) is a commune and town in northern Luxembourg, in the canton of Clervaux. The two highest hills in Luxembourg, the Kneiff (560 m) and Buurgplaatz (559 m), are located in the commune. , the town of Troisvierges, which lies in the south of the commune, has a population of 1,365. Other towns within the commune include Basbellain, Drinklange, Hautbellain, Huldange, and Wilwerdange. Until 28 December 1908, the commune was known as "Basbellain", after its former administrative centre. On that date, the administrative centre was moved from Basbellain to Troisvierges. The coat of arms granted to Troisvierges in 1982 shows three virgins, representing Faith, Hope and Charity; a mountain, for the Oesling region; a stylised papal cross from the oldest known document naming the place; and a railway and wheel, for the importance of the railway in the town's development. History The first known reference to the place was made in 1353 under i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wiltz
Wiltz ( lb, Wolz or (locally) ) is a commune with town status in north-western Luxembourg, capital of the canton Wiltz. Wiltz is situated on the banks of the river Wiltz. It was also a battleground in the Battle of the Bulge, near the end of World War II. A local airfield (near the village of Noertrange) was used by both sides of the conflict, depending on the location of the Front. , the town of Wiltz, which lies in the south of the commune, has a population of 5,469. Populated places The commune consists of the following villages: * Wiltz Section: ** Roullingen ** Weidingen ** Wiltz ** Batzendellt (lieu-dit) ** Kautenbach (lieu-dit) ** Lameschmillen (lieu-dit) ** Niederwiltz (lieu-dit) ** Nocher-Route (lieu-dit) * Eschweiler Section: ** Eschweiler ** Erpeldange ** Knaphoscheid ** Selscheid ** Eschweiler-Halte (lieu-dit) ** Klenghouschent (lieu-dit) History The name "Wiltz" comes from a Celtic word meaning "on the creek." Wiltz was originally inhabited by th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diekirch (canton)
Diekirch is a canton in the north of Luxembourg. Its capital is Diekirch. The popular restaurant, Diekirch Curry, is located here. Neither the canton, town, nor commune of Diekirch should be confused with the former district of Diekirch, one of three administrative units in Luxembourg abolished in October 2015. Administrative divisions Diekirch Canton consists of the following ten communes: * Bettendorf * Bourscheid * Diekirch * Erpeldange-sur-Sûre * Ettelbruck * Feulen * Mertzig * Reisdorf * Schieren * Vallée de l'Ernz Mergers * On 1 January 2006, the former commune of Bastendorf (from Diekirch Canton) was merged with the former commune of Fouhren (from Vianden Canton) to create the commune of Tandel (in Vianden Canton). The law creating Tandel was passed on 21 December 2004. Therefore, Diekirch Canton ceded 24.44 km2 of land to Vianden Canton. * On 1 January 2012, the former communes of Ermsdorf and Medernach Medernach () is a town and commune in eastern Luxembourg. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vallée De L'Ernz
Vallée de l'Ernz ( lb, Ärenzdall) is a commune in northern Luxembourg, in the canton of Diekirch. The commune of Vallée de l'Ernz was formed on 1 January 2012 from the former communes of Ermsdorf and Medernach. The law creating the Vallée de l'Ernz was passed on 24 May 2011. It has an area of 39.73 km2. Populated places The commune consists of the following villages: * Ermsdorf Section: ** Eppeldorf ** 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-dit) ** Webeschhaff (lieu-dit) * Medernach Section: ** Medernach ** Marxberg ** Ousterbur ** Pletschette ** Savelborn - part of the farm belongs to the commune of Waldbillig Waldbillig ( lb, Waldbëlleg or (locally) ) is a commune and small town in the cant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niederanven
Niederanven ( lb, Nidderaanwen ; german: Niederanwen) is a commune Luxembourg, located north-east of Luxembourg City, and derives its name from principal town, Niederanven. , it has a population of 6,156. The commune of Niederanven is the intersection for the A1 motorway and N1. Luxembourg Airport is located within the boundaries of the communes Niederanven and Sandweiler. Geography , the town of Niederanven, which lies in the north-east of the commune, has a population of 1,472. Other towns within the commune include Ernster, Hostert, Oberanven, Rameldange, Senningen, Senningerberg, and Waldhof. Population Twin towns — sister cities Niederanven is a founding member of the Douzelage, a town twinning association of towns across the European Union. This active town twinning began in 1991 and there are regular events, such as a produce market from each of the other countries and festivals. As of 2019, its members are: * Agros, Cyprus * Altea, Spain * Asikkala, Finland * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vianden (canton)
Vianden is a canton in the north of Luxembourg. Its capital is Vianden. Administrative divisions Vianden Canton consists of the following three communes: * Putscheid * Tandel * Vianden Mergers * On 1 January 2006 the former commune of Bastendorf (from Diekirch Canton) was merged with the former commune of Fouhren (from Vianden Canton) to create the commune of Tandel Tandel is a commune and village in eastern Luxembourg, in the canton of Vianden. It lies close to the border with Germany. , the village of Tandel, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 87. The commune of Tandel was formed ... (in Vianden Canton). The law creating Tandel was passed on 21 December 2004. Therefore, Vianden Canton gained 24.44 km2 of land from Diekirch Canton. Population References Cantons of Luxembourg {{Vianden-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
