Canton of Vianden facts for kids
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Canton of Vianden
Kanton Veianen
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| Country | Luxembourg | |
| Legislative constituency | Nord | |
| LAU 1 | LU00009 | |
| Capital | Vianden | |
| Communes (cities in bold) |
Putscheid Tandel Vianden |
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| Area | ||
| • Total | 78.5 km2 (30.3 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 12th of 12 | |
| Highest elevation
(3rd of 12)
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542 m (1,778 ft) | |
| Lowest elevation
(5th of 12)
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190 m (620 ft) | |
| • Rank | 12th of 12 | |
| • Density rank | 10th of 12 | |
Vianden is a small but important canton located in the northern part of Luxembourg. A canton is like a district or a region within a country. Its main town and capital is also called Vianden. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.
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Exploring Vianden Canton
Vianden Canton is one of the smallest cantons in Luxembourg. It covers an area of about 78.5 square kilometers. Despite its size, it plays a role in the country's administration.
Local Towns and Villages
The Canton of Vianden is made up of three main communes. Communes are like local government areas or towns. These are:
The town of Vianden is the biggest and most well-known. It is famous for its medieval castle.
Changes Over Time: Commune Mergers
Sometimes, smaller towns or communes decide to join together. This happened in Vianden Canton to create a new commune.
- On January 1, 2006, two former communes merged. These were Bastendorf (from Diekirch Canton) and Fouhren (from Vianden Canton).
- They joined to form the new commune of Tandel. This new commune is now part of Vianden Canton.
- This merger meant that Vianden Canton grew a bit bigger. It gained about 24.44 square kilometers of land from Diekirch Canton. Mergers like this can help communes work together better. They can share resources and provide services more efficiently.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Vianden Canton has changed over the years. The chart below shows how many people have lived in the canton at different times.
As you can see, the number of people living in Vianden Canton has generally increased over the last few decades.
See also
In Spanish: Cantón de Vianden para niños
