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Canton of Echternach
Kanton Iechternach
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| Country | Luxembourg | |
| Legislative constituency | Est | |
| LAU 1 | LU00010 | |
| Capital | Echternach | |
| Communes (cities in bold) |
Beaufort Bech Berdorf Consdorf Echternach Rosport-Mompach Waldbillig |
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| Area | ||
| • Total | 185.5 km2 (71.6 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 10th of 12 | |
| Highest elevation
(9th of 12)
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414 m (1,358 ft) | |
| Lowest elevation
(3rd of 12)
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141 m (463 ft) | |
| • Rank | 8th of 12 | |
| • Density rank | 8th of 12 | |
Echternach is a canton in the east of Luxembourg. Its capital is Echternach.
Administrative divisions
Echternach Canton consists of the following seven communes:
Mergers
- On 1 January 2018 the former communes of Rosport and Mompach were merged to create the commune of Rosport-Mompach. The law creating Rosport-Mompach was passed on 24 May 2011.
Population
See also
In Spanish: Cantón de Echternach para niños
- Little Switzerland, a nickname given to this area of Luxembourg.
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