Bech

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Bech

Bech
Commune
Bech view 2011-08.JPG
Coat of arms of Bech
Coat of arms
Map of Luxembourg with Bech highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
Map of Luxembourg with Bech highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
Coordinates: 49°45′10″N 6°21′40″E / 49.7528°N 6.3611°E / 49.7528; 6.3611Coordinates: 49°45′10″N 6°21′40″E / 49.7528°N 6.3611°E / 49.7528; 6.3611
Country Luxembourg
CantonEchternach
Government
 • Mayor
Area
 • Total23.31 km2 (9.00 sq mi)
Area rank39th of 102
Highest elevation
408 m (1,339 ft)
 • Rank43rd of 102
Lowest elevation
261 m (856 ft)
 • Rank64th of 102
Population
 (2018)
 • Total1,265
 • Rank93rd of 102
 • Density54/km2 (140/sq mi)
 • Density rank87th of 102
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
LU0001002
Websitebech.lu

Bech is a commune and small town in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Echternach, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher.

As of 2005, the town of Bech, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 368. Villages within the commune include Altrier and Rippig.

Western side of the old railway tunnel built in 1901, now converted to a bicycle route

External links[]

  • Media related to Bech at Wikimedia Commons



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