Cantons of Luxembourg facts for kids
The 12 cantons are special regions in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Think of them as local areas that help manage the country. They are part of larger areas called districts. Each canton is then divided into smaller places called communes. There are 106 communes in total across all cantons.
These cantons were first created a long time ago, on February 24, 1843. They were set up at the same time as the districts.
Understanding Luxembourg's Cantons
Luxembourg is a small country, but it's organized into different levels to make sure everything runs smoothly. The cantons are one of these important levels. They help with local decisions and services for the people living there.
Key Facts About the Cantons
Here is a list of the 12 cantons, along with their main towns, the district they belong to, and how many people lived there in 2017. You can also see how big each canton is.
| Canton | Capital City | District | Population (2017) | Area (km²) | Number of Communes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capellen | Capellen | Luxembourg | 47,209 | 199.21 | 10 |
| Clervaux | Clervaux | Diekirch | 17,631 | 331.75 | 5 |
| Diekirch | Diekirch | Diekirch | 32,244 | 214.93 | 10 |
| Echternach | Echternach | Grevenmacher | 18,702 | 185.54 | 8 |
| Esch-sur-Alzette | Esch-sur-Alzette | Luxembourg | 172,687 | 242.77 | 14 |
| Grevenmacher | Grevenmacher | Grevenmacher | 29,525 | 211.37 | 8 |
| Luxembourg | Luxembourg | Luxembourg | 179,369 | 238.46 | 11 |
| Mersch | Mersch | Luxembourg | 31,351 | 223.90 | 11 |
| Redange | Redange | Diekirch | 18,351 | 267.49 | 10 |
| Remich | Remich | Grevenmacher | 21,987 | 127.87 | 8 |
| Vianden | Vianden | Diekirch | 5,162 | 78.52 | 3 |
| Wiltz | Wiltz | Diekirch | 16,449 | 264.55 | 7 |
Related pages
- Districts of Luxembourg
- Communes of Luxembourg
- List of cities in Luxembourg
See also
In Spanish: Cantones de Luxemburgo para niños
