Luxembourg (district)
The District of Luxembourg was one of three districts of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It contained four cantons, divided into 44 communes: #Capellen #*Dippach #*Garnich #*Habscht #*Käerjeng #*Kehlen #*Koerich #*Kopstal #*Mamer #*Steinfort #Esch-sur-Alzette #*Bettembourg #*Differdange #*Dudelange #*Esch-sur-Alzette #*Frisange #*Kayl #*Leudelange #*Mondercange #*Pétange #*Reckange-sur-Mess #*Roeser #*Rumelange #*Sanem #*Schifflange #Luxembourg #*Bertrange #*Contern #*Hesperange #*Luxembourg #*Niederanven #*Sandweiler #*Schuttrange #* Steinsel #* Strassen #*Walferdange #*Weiler-la-Tour #Mersch #*Bissen #*Colmar-Berg #* Fischbach #*Heffingen #*Helperknapp #*Larochette #* Lintgen #*Lorentzweiler #*Mersch #*Nommern It bordered the district of Grevenmacher to the east, the district of Diekirch to the north, the Belgian province of Luxembourg (Wallonia) to the west and the French Département of Moselle (Grand Est Grand Est (; gsw-FR, Grossa Oschta; Moselle Franconian/ lb, Grou ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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Differdange
Differdange ( lb, Déifferdeng or (locally) ; german: Differdingen) is a commune with town status in south-western Luxembourg, west from the country's capital. It lies near the borders with Belgium and France and it is located in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. With a population of around 26,000, Differdange is the country's third largest city. It is also the main town of the commune, and other towns within the commune include Lasauvage, Niederkorn, Fousbann, and Oberkorn. Differdange is an industrial town that was home to much of Luxembourg's steel production, much of its development occurred during its heyday. Today, Differdange still remains an important industrial center, with ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel producer, retaining the ARBED steel plant in the town. Notable landmarks in Differdange include the Maison de Soins de Differdange, an ancient Cistercian abbey dating back to 1235 and the Differdange Castle, located on a hill in the centre of the town, wh ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Luxembourg (canton)
Luxembourg is a canton in the south of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Its name, like the name of the Grand Duchy itself, derives from the name of its principal city, Luxembourg (more commonly known as Luxembourg City). It is not to be confused with the former district of Luxembourg, one of three administrative units in Luxembourg abolished in October 2015. It is the only canton, other than Mersch, to be entirely surrounded by other cantons and therefore to have no international boundary. Its capital is Luxembourg. Administrative divisions Luxembourg Canton consists of the following eleven communes: * Bertrange * Contern * Hesperange * Luxembourg * Niederanven * Sandweiler * Schuttrange * Steinsel * Strassen * Walferdange * Weiler-la-Tour Mergers * On 26 March 1920 the former communes of Hamm, Hollerich and Rollingergrund (all from Luxembourg Canton) were merged into the commune of Luxembourg. * On 1 July 1920 the former commune of Eich Eich may refer to: Places * Eich, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Schifflange
Schifflange ( lb, Schëffleng , german: Schifflingen) is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. , the town of Schifflange, which lies in the west of the commune, has a population of 9,332. Schifflange was formed on 15 August 1876, when it was detached from the commune of Esch-sur-Alzette. The law forming Schifflange was passed on the 6 July 1876. Steelworks A steelworks in Schifflange was founded in 1871 by the Metz family as ''Usine METZ (Esch-Schifflange)'', the steelworks became part of ARBED in 1911. In the 1980s the plant was converted to the continuous casting of blooms, then in the 90s an electric furnace installed. In 1994 the company merged with the Belgian company '' Métallurgique et Minière de Rodange-Athus'' (MMRA) forming ARES (''Aciéries Rodange Esch-Schifflange''). In the first decade of the 21st century ownership passed from Arcelor to ArcelorMittal, in 2008 becoming ''ArcelorMittal Rodange and Schifflan ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sanem
Sanem ( lb, Suessem ; german: Sassenheim) is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. The administrative centre and largest town is Belvaux. , the town of Sanem, which lies in the north of the commune, has a population of 2,397. Other towns within the commune include Belvaux, Ehlerange, and Soleuvre. Population Sanem Castle Sanem Castle has a history dating back to the 13th century. Today's building was completed in 1557 after the medieval castle had been partly destroyed. The castle still maintains much of its original character.Philippe Farcy, "Sanem, un palais enfantin" Vie de Château (461), ''La libre.be''. Retrieved 30 March 2011. Twin towns — sister cities Sanem is[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rumelange
Rumelange ( lb, Rëmeleng ; german: Rümelingen) is a Communes of Luxembourg, commune with List of towns in Luxembourg, town status in south-western Luxembourg, on the border with France. Populated places The commune consists of the following villages: * Rumelange * Haut-Tétange (lieu-dit) Population History Rumelange was formed on 25 September 1891, when it was detached from the commune of Kayl. The law forming Rumelange was passed on 27 June 1891. Population As of the 1 February 2011 census, the commune had a population of 5,038. , the town of Rumelange, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 4,818. Museum It is the site of some of the underground iron mines no longer in operation. Rumelange is home to Luxembourg's National Mining Museum, Luxembourg, National Mining Museum. Notable people * Batty Weber (1860–1940) an influential journalist and author * Alfred Kieffer (1904–1987) a Luxembourgian footballer, competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics * ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Roeser
Roeser ( ) is a commune and small town in southern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. As of the February 1, 2011 census, the commune had a population of 5,302. , the town of Roeser, which lies in the north of the commune, has a population of 682. Other towns within the commune include Berchem, Bivange, Crauthem, Kockelscheuer, Livange, and Peppange. Population Twin towns — sister cities Roeser is twinned with: * Turi, Italy * Zoufftgen Zoufftgen (; german: Suftgen, lb, Suuftgen) is a commune in the Moselle department in Grand Est in north-eastern France. Population 2006 rail crash On the morning of 11 October 2006 a passenger train and a goods train collided head-on, kil ..., France References External links * Communes in Esch-sur-Alzette (canton) Towns in Luxembourg {{Esch-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Reckange-sur-Mess
Reckange-sur-Mess (, ) is a commune and small town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. The commune comprises the villages of Reckange-sur-Mess, Ehlange-sur-Mess, Limpach, Roedgen, Pissange and Wickrange. It is situated on the Mess River The Mess is a river flowing through Luxembourg, joining the Alzette at Lameschmillen, near Bergem. It flows through the towns of Reckange-sur-Mess Reckange-sur-Mess (, ) is a commune and small town in south-western Luxembourg Luxemb ..., from which its suffix is derived. Population References External links * Communes in Esch-sur-Alzette (canton) Towns in Luxembourg {{Esch-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pétange
Pétange (; lb, Péiteng, ; german: Petingen) is a Communes of Luxembourg, commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the Esch-sur-Alzette (canton), canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. Pétange lies on the borders with both Belgium and France. , the town of Pétange, which lies in the north of the commune, has a population of 7,399. Other towns within the commune include Lamadelaine and Rodange. The commune is one of the List of communes of Luxembourg by area, smallest communes of Luxembourg, yet is the List of communes of Luxembourg by population, fifth-most populous. It is the most-populous commune without List of cities in Luxembourg, city status. History The modern settlement of Pétange was first mentioned in 938 by the name 'Perdgitten'. Six centuries later, Pétange had still not acquired much prominence; in 1536, it was home to only about 25 people. In 1601, the boundary between Luxembourg and the Duchy of Lorraine was definitively demarcated for the first t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mondercange
Mondercange ( lb, Monnerech ; german: Monnerich) is a commune in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette in south-western Luxembourg. It derives its name from its principal town, Mondercange. the commune has a population of 6,936 inhabitants. , the town of Mondercange, which lies in the west of the commune, has a population of 3,532. Other villages within the commune include Bergem, Foetz, and Pontpierre. Population Sports Mondercange is home to the Luxembourg Football Federation, the governing body for football in Luxembourg. The local football team FC Mondercange, who compete in Luxembourg's second-tier Division of Honour, play their home matches at the commune's Stade Communal. The karting track in Modercange was used by Michael Schumacher and Jarno Trulli Jarno Trulli (; born 13 July 1974) is an Italian racing driver. He regularly competed in Formula One from 1997 to 2011, driving for Minardi, Prost, Jordan, Renault, Toyota, Lotus Racing and Team Lotus. His best result i ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Leudelange
Leudelange ( lb, Leideleng, german: Leudelingen) is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is situated in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. , the town of Leudelange, which lies in the centre of the commune, had a population of 2,100. Leudelange was formed on 1 July 1856, when it was detached from the commune of Reckange-sur-Mess. The law forming Leudelange was passed on the 3 March 1856. Population Notable residents Gilles Müller Gilles Müller (; born 9 May 1983) is a former professional tennis player from Luxembourg. He is a two-time Grand Slam quarterfinalist and the most successful male tennis player in the history of his country. Müller won two titles on the ATP Wo ..., professional tennis player References External links Eco Habitat Lux: Solar pannel installation, Leudelange* Communes in Esch-sur-Alzette (canton) Towns in Luxembourg {{Esch-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kayl
Kayl ( lb, Keel or (locally) ) is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, which is part of the district of Luxembourg. , the town of Kayl, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 4,237. Other towns within the commune include Tétange Tétange ( lb, Téiteng, german: Tetingen) is a town in the Communes of Luxembourg, commune of Kayl, in south-western Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 2,813. Schlager singer Camillo Felgen and Olympic cyclist Roger Thull were born here. .... The first surviving written reference to 'Keyle' dates from 1235. Since the thirteenth century the name of the town has not changed significantly, although more than twenty different spellings have been identified. The town is the location of the Montenegro honorary consulate in Luxembourg. Population References External links * Communes in Esch-sur-Alzette (canton) Towns in Luxembourg {{Esch ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |