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Aubange

Éibeng (Luxembourgish)

Ibingen (German)

Municipality

The townhall in Athus

Coat of arms

Aubange

Location in Belgium

Country

French Community

Arrondissement

Arlon

Area

• Total

45.60 km² (17.61 sq mi)

Population

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Postal codes

6790-6792

Area codes

063

Website

www.aubange.be

Aubange is a city and a group of towns (called a municipality) in Wallonia, Belgium. It is located in the province of Luxembourg.

On January 1, 2012, this area covered about 45.6 square kilometers. It had 16,042 people living there. This means about 330 people lived in each square kilometer. Aubange is the third largest municipality in the Luxembourg province by population. However, it is one of the smallest in terms of land area.

Most people in the municipality speak French. But a large part of the area is known for speaking Luxembourgish. Aubange is very close to where the borders of Belgium, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and France all meet.

The municipality includes several smaller areas. These are Athus, Aubange, Halanzy, and Rachecourt.

History of Aubange
Geography of Aubange
- Towns and Villages in Aubange
Population Growth in Aubange
Economy and Jobs in Aubange
Transport in Aubange
- Border Crossings
- Bus and Train Services
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History of Aubange

Before 1977, Aubange was its own separate municipality. Then, Belgian municipalities were reorganized. The new, larger municipality was named Aubange.

However, the town of Athus is actually the biggest place within this new municipality. Most of the important services and buildings are in Athus. This includes the town hall, the police station, the fire station, and the post office.

Geography of Aubange

Aubange is found in the Lorraine area. This is in the south of Belgium. It is right next to France and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Towns and Villages in Aubange

The municipality of Aubange is made up of several smaller towns. These are Aubange itself, Athus, Halanzy, and Rachecourt.

Other smaller communities in the area include Aix-sur-Cloie, Battincourt, and Guerlange.

Population Growth in Aubange

The number of people living in Aubange has been growing. The graph below shows how the population has increased since 1990. The main village of Aubange has about 4,000 residents.

Economy and Jobs in Aubange

The Container Terminal in Athus helps move goods.

For many years, Aubange was known for its iron and steel making factories. There were two large factories in Athus and Halanzy. There was also a mine.

However, these factories faced tough competition from other countries. Especially from places in Asia and Africa. Making iron and steel became less profitable. Because of this, all the factories in the area eventually closed down.

Now, local leaders have worked to find new ways to help the economy. One important activity is the Railway Containers Terminal in Athus. This terminal handles thousands of large shipping containers every year. These containers come from big ports on the North Sea, like Antwerp and Rotterdam. They are then sent to places deep inside France, Germany, or Luxembourg.

Transport in Aubange

The railway station of Aubange.

Aubange has a short highway called the A28/E411. It has two exits for Aubange and Athus. This highway connects to Arlon and then to Brussels in the north. To the south, it reaches the French border. There, it continues towards Longwy and Thionville.

Besides the highway, the main N88 road also crosses Aubange. This road goes from the Luxembourg border near Pétange. It passes through Athus, Aubange, and Halanzy. Then it continues towards Virton and Florenville.

The region also has several other national roads. These roads are maintained by the Walloon Region. They connect Aubange to nearby towns and countries.

Border Crossings

Aubange has many ways to cross into neighboring countries. There are 6 border crossings with Luxembourg. There are also 5 crossings with France. These crossings are important for trade and travel.

Bus and Train Services

Aubange is served by the Walloon transport authority, TEC. They operate many bus lines connecting Aubange to other towns. These include Virton, Arlon, and Châtillon. Some bus lines even go to Luxembourg and Longwy in France.

There is also a Luxembourgish bus service that connects Aubange to Luxembourg and Mont-Saint-Martin in France.

Aubange has three railway stations. These are in Athus, Aubange, and Halanzy. Train lines 165 and 167 cross the municipality. Local trains connect Aubange to Arlon, the provincial capital. They also connect to neighboring Luxembourg.

The closest airport to Aubange is Luxembourg Airport. It is about 38 kilometers (24 miles) away.