Colmar-Berg facts for kids
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Colmar-Berg
Colmer-Bierg
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Commune
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The town hall in Colmar-Berg
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Map of Luxembourg with Colmar-Berg highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
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| Country |  Luxembourg |
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| Canton | Mersch | |
| Area rank | ? of 102 | |
| Highest elevation | 372 m (1,220 ft) | |
| • Rank | 73rd of 102 | |
| Lowest elevation | 201 m (659 ft) | |
| • Rank | 26th of 102 | |
| Population
(1 January 2019)
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| • Total | 2,187 | |
| • Rank | 50th of 102 | |
| • Density rank | 26th of 102 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| LAU 2 | LU0000401 | |
| Website | colmar-berg.lu | |
Colmar-Berg (called Colmer-Bierg in Luxembourgish and Colmar-Berg in German) is a small town in the country of Luxembourg. It is a special type of local area called a commune. This commune is part of a larger region known as the canton of Mersch. As of 2019, about 2,187 people call Colmar-Berg home.
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Discover Colmar-Berg!
Colmar-Berg is a charming place in the heart of Luxembourg. It might be small, but it plays an important role in the area. Like many towns, it has its own local government. This government helps to manage services for everyone living there.
Where is Colmar-Berg Located?
Colmar-Berg is in the central part of Luxembourg. Luxembourg is a small country in Western Europe. It is surrounded by Belgium, France, and Germany. Colmar-Berg is specifically located within the canton of Mersch. Think of a canton as a district or a county.
What is a Commune?
In Luxembourg, a "commune" is like a local government area. It's similar to a town or a small city. Each commune has its own mayor and a council. They work together to make decisions for the people. These decisions include things like schools, roads, and local services. Colmar-Berg is one of these communes.
How Many People Live Here?
Colmar-Berg is not a huge city. In 2019, its population was around 2,187 people. This makes it one of the smaller communes in Luxembourg. There are 102 communes in total. Colmar-Berg is ranked 62nd in terms of population size.
The Mayor's Job
Every commune has a mayor. The mayor is the main leader of the local government. They help make sure the commune runs smoothly. The mayor of Colmar-Berg works to serve the community. They help with local projects and represent the town.
Size and Elevation
Colmar-Berg covers an area of about 12.3 square kilometers. This makes it the 57th largest commune in Luxembourg. The land here has different heights. The highest point is 412 meters above sea level. The lowest point is 199 meters.
Time Zones
When you are in Colmar-Berg, you are in the Central European Time (CET) zone. This means it's one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1). During the summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST). This makes it two hours ahead of UTC (UTC+2).
