Bourscheid facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bourscheid
Buerschent
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Map of Luxembourg with Bourscheid highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
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| Country |  Luxembourg |
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| Canton | Diekirch | |
| Area rank | ? of 102 | |
| Highest elevation | 513 m (1,683 ft) | |
| • Rank | 17th of 102 | |
| Lowest elevation | 207 m (679 ft) | |
| • Rank | 27th of 102 | |
| Population
(1 January 2019)
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| • Total | 1,725 | |
| • Rank | 84th of 102 | |
| • Density rank | 39th of 102 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| LAU 2 | LU0000602 | |
| Website | bourscheid.lu | |
Bourscheid (called Buerschent in Luxembourgish and Burscheid in German) is a special type of local government area called a commune in the country of Luxembourg. It is located in the canton of Diekirch.
As of 2019, about 1,725 people live in Bourscheid. It is a place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.
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What is Bourscheid?
Bourscheid is a commune, which is like a small town or district. It is one of the 102 communes in Luxembourg. Each commune has its own local government.
Where is Bourscheid located?
Bourscheid is found in the northern part of Luxembourg. It is part of the Diekirch canton. A canton is a larger administrative area, similar to a county.
How big is Bourscheid?
Bourscheid covers an area of about square kilometers. This makes it the ?th largest commune in Luxembourg.
Highest and Lowest Points
The highest point in Bourscheid is about 513 meters above sea level. The lowest point is around 207 meters high. This means the area has varied landscapes.
People and Population
The number of people living in Bourscheid changes over time. In 2019, there were 1,725 residents.
Population Rank
Based on its population, Bourscheid is the 84thth largest commune in Luxembourg. This means many communes have more or fewer people.
Population Density
Population density tells us how many people live in each square kilometer. Bourscheid's population density is 39thth among all communes.
Local Government
Like all communes, Bourscheid has a local government. This government helps manage the area.
Who is the Mayor?
The head of the local government in Bourscheid is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the community. The current Mayor is .
Time Zone
Bourscheid, like the rest of Luxembourg, uses Central European Time (CET). This is UTC+1 hour. During summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2 hours.
More Information
If you want to learn more about Bourscheid, you can visit its official website: bourscheid.lu.
