Canton of Esch-sur-Alzette facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caton of Esch-sur-Alzette
Kanton Esch-Uelzecht
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| Country | Luxembourg | |
| Legislative constituency | Sud | |
| LAU 1 | LU00002 | |
| Capital | Esch-sur-Alzette | |
| Communes (cities in bold) |
Bettembourg Differdange Dudelange Esch-sur-Alzette Frisange Kayl Leudelange Mondercange Pétange Reckange-sur-Mess Roeser Rumelange Sanem Schifflange |
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| Area | ||
| • Total | 242.8 km2 (93.7 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 4th of 12 | |
| Highest elevation
(7th of 12)
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435 m (1,427 ft) | |
| Lowest elevation
(7th of 12)
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224 m (735 ft) | |
| • Rank | 2nd of 12 | |
| • Density rank | 2nd of 12 | |
The Canton of Esch-sur-Alzette is a special area in the southwestern part of Luxembourg. Think of a canton like a county or a district in other countries. It's a way to divide up the land for local government.
The main town and capital of this canton is Esch-sur-Alzette. It's a very important place in the region.
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What is a Canton?
Luxembourg is a small country in Europe. It is divided into smaller areas called cantons. These cantons help organize the country. There are 12 cantons in total in Luxembourg.
Esch-sur-Alzette is one of the largest cantons. It is the fourth largest by size. It is also the second most populated canton. This means many people live here.
Towns and Villages in Esch-sur-Alzette
The Canton of Esch-sur-Alzette is made up of 14 smaller areas. These are called communes. A commune is like a local town or city council area.
Here are the communes that are part of this canton:
- Bettembourg
- Differdange
- Dudelange
- Esch-sur-Alzette
- Frisange
- Kayl
- Leudelange
- Mondercange
- Pétange
- Reckange-sur-Mess
- Roeser
- Rumelange
- Sanem
- Schifflange
Some of these communes are also official cities. These include Differdange, Dudelange, Esch-sur-Alzette, and Rumelange. They are important centers for people living in the canton.
How Many People Live Here?
The Canton of Esch-sur-Alzette has grown a lot over the years. Many people have moved to this area. This makes it a busy and lively place.
The chart below shows how the population has changed over time. You can see the number of people living in the canton has steadily increased.
In 1821, there were just over 12,000 people. By 2021, the population was more than 185,000! This shows how much the canton has developed.
See also
- In Spanish: Cantón de Esch-sur-Alzette para niños
