Beckerich facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beckerich
Biekerech
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Commune
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Map of Luxembourg with Beckerich highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
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| Country |  Luxembourg |
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| Canton | Redange | |
| Area rank | ? of 102 | |
| Highest elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) | |
| • Rank | 50th of 102 | |
| Lowest elevation | 265 m (869 ft) | |
| • Rank | 68th of 102 | |
| Population
(1 January 2019)
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| • Total | 2,619 | |
| • Rank | 59th of 102 | |
| • Density rank | 81st of 102 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| LAU 2 | LU0000701 | |
| Website | beckerich.lu | |
Beckerich (called Biekerech in Luxembourgish) is a special type of local area in Luxembourg called a commune. It is located in the western part of the country.
This commune is part of the canton of Redange. A canton is like a larger district that groups several communes together. As of 2019, about 2,619 people live in Beckerich.
What is a Commune?
A commune is a local area that has its own government. It's similar to a town or a small county. Communes in Luxembourg manage local services for the people who live there.
This includes things like schools, roads, and public spaces. Each commune has a mayor and a local council. They make decisions for the community.
Location and Size
Beckerich is in the country of Luxembourg. Luxembourg is a small country in Europe. The commune is part of the Redange canton.
The total area of Beckerich is about square kilometers. This makes it the ? largest commune out of 102 in Luxembourg.
Population
The number of people living in Beckerich is 2619 as of 1 January 2019. This population makes it the 59th most populated commune in Luxembourg.
The population density tells us how many people live in each square kilometer. In Beckerich, the population density is 81st compared to other communes.
Local Government
The leader of Beckerich is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps run the commune and makes sure things work well for the residents. The current mayor is .
The local government works to improve the lives of people in Beckerich. They handle local issues and plan for the future of the commune.
