Canton of Mersch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Canton of Mersch
Kanton Miersch
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| Country | Luxembourg | |
| Legislative constituency | Centre | |
| LAU 1 | LU00004 | |
| Capital | Mersch | |
| Communes (cities in bold) |
Bissen Colmar-Berg Fischbach Heffingen Helperknapp Larochette Lintgen Lorentzweiler Mersch Nommern |
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| Area | ||
| • Total | 223.9 km2 (86.4 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 6th of 12 | |
| Highest elevation
(6th of 12)
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436 m (1,430 ft) | |
| Lowest elevation
(6th of 12)
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201 m (659 ft) | |
| • Rank | 5th of 12 | |
| • Density rank | 6th of 12 | |
Mersch is a canton located in the very center of Luxembourg. Think of a canton like a region or a district within a country. It's unique because, just like the Luxembourg Canton, it's completely surrounded by other cantons. This means it doesn't share any borders with other countries. The main town and capital of this canton is also called Mersch.
Towns and Villages in Mersch
The Mersch Canton is made up of ten smaller areas called communes. These communes are like local towns or village areas that work together within the canton.
How Communes Can Change
Sometimes, smaller communes decide to join together to form a bigger one. This happened in Mersch Canton.
- On January 1, 2018, two communes, Boevange-sur-Attert and Tuntange, merged. They created a new, larger commune called Helperknapp. The name "Helperknapp" comes from a hill in the area.
Population of Mersch Canton
The number of people living in the Mersch Canton has changed a lot over the years. You can see how the population has grown or shrunk from the chart below.
See also
- In Spanish: Cantón de Mersch para niños
