Remich (canton)
Remich is a canton in the east of Luxembourg. Its capital is Remich.
Remich
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| Coordinates: 49°30′N 6°18′E | |
| Country | Luxembourg |
| Legislative constituency | Est |
| LAU 1 | LU00012 |
| Capital | Remich |
| Communes (cities in bold) | Bous Dalheim Lenningen Mondorf-les-Bains Remich Schengen Stadtbredimus Waldbredimus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 127.87 km2 (49.37 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 11th of 12 |
| Highest elevation | 368 m (1,207 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 140 m (460 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 22,366 |
| • Rank | 7th of 12 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) |
| • Density rank | 4th of 12 |
Administrative divisions
Remich Canton consists of the following eight communes:
Mergers
- On 1 January 2012 the former communes of Burmerange and Wellenstein (both from Remich Canton) were absorbed into the commune of Schengen. The law expanding Schengen was passed on 30 May 2011.[2] [3]
References
- "Population by canton and municipality 2018". www.statistiques.public.lu. Statistics portal of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- "Mémorial A, 2011, No. 110" (PDF) (in French). Service central de législation. Retrieved 2012-01-02.
- "Fusion des communes de Burmerange, Schengen et Wellenstein". Legilux. Government of Luxembourg. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
See also: Districts (former subdivision) - Electoral constituencies |
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