Districts of Luxembourg facts for kids
Imagine a country divided into big sections to help manage it better. That's what the districts of Luxembourg were! For a long time, Luxembourg had three main districts. These were like large regions that helped organize the country. Each district was then split into smaller areas called cantons.
Here's a look at the three main districts, their capital cities, and some interesting facts about them:
| Number | District Name | Capital City | Area (in square kilometers) |
Population (in 2014) |
Density (people per km²) |
Cantons (Smaller Areas) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diekirch | Diekirch | 1,157.24 | 83,661 | 72.3 | Clervaux, Diekirch, Redange, Vianden, Wiltz |
| 2 | Grevenmacher | Grevenmacher | 524.8 | 64,978 | 123.8 | Echternach, Grevenmacher, Remich |
| 3 | Luxembourg | Luxembourg | 904.34 | 401,041 | 443.5 | Capellen, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg, Mersch |
Contents
A Look Back: How Districts Changed
When Districts Were First Created
The idea of having districts in Luxembourg started a long time ago, on February 24, 1843. At that time, the smaller areas called cantons were also created.
A Short-Lived Fourth District
For a brief period, there was actually a fourth district! In 1857, a new district called Mersch was formed. It included the cantons of Mersch and Redange. However, this fourth district didn't last long. It was removed just ten years later, in 1867.
Why Districts Were Abolished
The districts of Luxembourg were officially stopped in October 2015. This change was made to make the country's administration simpler. Now, the cantons and local communes (towns and villages) work directly with the national government. This means there's one less layer of organization.
See also
In Spanish: Distritos de Luxemburgo para niños
