Préizerdaul () is a

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in western

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, 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

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; to date, it is the only commune to have changed its name to a name of

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origin. Towns within the commune include Bettborn,

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, Pratz, and Reimberg.

Population

Twin towns — sister cities

Préizerdaul is twinned with: * Péni, Burkina Faso * San Agustín, El Salvador

References

External links

* Towns in Luxembourg Communes in Redange (canton) {{Luxembourg-geo-stub