Bettendorf, Luxembourg
Bettendorf (Luxembourgish: Bettenduerf) is a commune and town in eastern Luxembourg. It lies along the river Sauer. It is part of the canton of Diekirch, which is part of the district of Diekirch.
Bettendorf
Bettenduerf | |
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Coat of arms | |
Map of Luxembourg with Bettendorf highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red | |
Coordinates: 49.8833°N 6.2167°E | |
Country | Luxembourg |
Canton | Diekirch |
Area | |
• Total | 23.24 km2 (8.97 sq mi) |
Area rank | 41st of 102 |
Highest elevation | 422 m (1,385 ft) |
• Rank | 34th of 102 |
Lowest elevation | 180 m (590 ft) |
• Rank | 16th of 102 |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 2,821 |
• Rank | 54th of 102 |
• Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
• Density rank | 57th of 102 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
LAU 2 | LU0000601 |
Website | bettendorf.lu |
As of 2001, the town of Bettendorf itself, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 1,045. Other towns within the commune include Bleesbruck, Gilsdorf and Moestroff.
The privately owned Bettendorf Castle dates from 1728 and is built in the Baroque style.
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