Capellen (canton) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Capellen |
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| Canton | |
| Country |  Luxembourg |
|---|---|
| Capital | Capellen |
| - coordinates | 49°38′N 6°0′E / 49.633°N 6.000°E |
| Highest point | |
| - elevation | 398 m (1,306 ft) |
| Lowest point | |
| - elevation | 242 m (794 ft) |
| Area | 199.2 km² (77 sq mi) |
| Population | 47,209 (2017) |
| Density | 237 /km² (614 /sq mi) |
| Canton since | 24 February 1843 |
| Subdivisions | 10 communes |
| Timezone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| ISO 3166-2 | LU-CA |
| LAU 1 | LU00009 |
Capellen (which is Capellen in Luxembourgish) is an important area in Luxembourg. It's known as a canton, which is like a region or district. The main town and capital of this canton is also called Capellen.
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What is the Capellen Canton?
The Capellen canton is one of the 12 cantons that make up the country of Luxembourg. It was officially created on February 24, 1843. This area is home to many people and covers a good amount of land.
Key Facts About Capellen
- Area: The Capellen canton covers about 199.2 square kilometers (about 77 square miles).
- Population: In 2017, about 47,209 people lived here.
- Population Density: This means there were about 237 people living in each square kilometer.
- Capital Town: The main town of the canton is Capellen.
History of Capellen
The history of Capellen canton includes some changes to its local areas. On January 1, 2012, two smaller towns, Bascharage and Clemency, joined together. They formed a new, larger town called Käerjeng. This helped to organize the region better.
Geography of Capellen
The Capellen canton is located in a central part of Luxembourg. It shares borders with several other cantons. To the north, it meets the Redange canton. The Mersch canton is to its northeast. To the east, you'll find the Luxembourg canton. And to the south, it borders the Esch-sur-Alzette canton.
Borders with Belgium
The western side of the Capellen canton also borders another country. It touches the Arlon area, which is part of Belgium. This makes Capellen an interesting place with connections to its neighbors.
Towns and Villages in Capellen
The Capellen canton is made up of 10 different towns and villages. These are called communes in Luxembourg. Each commune has its own population. Here are the communes that belong to the Capellen canton, with their populations from 2017:
- Dippach (4,178 people)
- Garnich (2,099 people)
- Hobscheid (3,518 people)
- Käerjeng (10,232 people)
- This town was formed in 2012 by combining Bascharage and Clemency.
- Kehlen (5,903 people)
- Koerich (2,528 people)
- Kopstal (3,673 people)
- Mamer (9,185 people)
- Septfontaines (812 people)
- Steinfort (5,081 people)
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See also
In Spanish: Cantón de Capellen para niños
