Remich (canton)
Remich
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| Coordinates: 49°30′N 6°18′E / 49.500°N 6.300°ECoordinates: 49°30′N 6°18′E / 49.500°N 6.300°E | |
| Country | Luxembourg |
| Legislative constituency | Est |
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| 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 (12th of 12) | 368 m (1,207 ft) |
| Lowest elevation (2nd of 12) | 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 |
Remich is a canton in the east of Luxembourg. Its capital is Remich.
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.
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