Capellen facts for kids
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Capellen
Capellen
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Capellen castle.
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| Country |  Luxembourg |
| Canton | Capellen |
| Commune | Mamer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 323 m (1,060 ft) |
| Population
(2015)
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| • Total | 1,677 |
| • Density | 524/km2 (1,357/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Capellen (Luxembourgish: Capellen, German: Capellen) is a town in the commune of Mamer, in south-western Luxembourg, 12 km (7.5 mi) west of Luxembourg City.
Despite not having a commune named after it, Capellen gives its name to the canton of Capellen.
History
Capellen lies on the old Roman road, today's Kiemwee, from Trier in Germany to Reims and Paris.
When Luxembourg was divided into cantons in 1840, as a result of disputes between Mamer and Koerich, it was decided that the canton should be named Capellen and that Capellen should become the capital of the canton.
Geography
Capellen has an area of 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi). The altitude at the church is 323 m (1,060 ft) high.
Population
There were 1,677, persons living in the commune in 2015, for a population density of 524.1 inhabitants/km².
Related pages
- Cantons of Luxembourg
- Communes of Luxembourg
- List of cities in Luxembourg
Images for kids
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Capellen, Luxembourg: Road through the centre
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The Roman brick kiln in Capellen, Luxembourg
See also
In Spanish: Capellen para niños
