Heffingen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Heffingen
Hiefenech
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Commune
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The town hall in Heffingen
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Map of Luxembourg with Heffingen 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 | 405 m (1,329 ft) | |
| • Rank | 46th of 102 | |
| Lowest elevation | 277 m (909 ft) | |
| • Rank | 79th of 102 | |
| Population
(1 January 2019)
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| • Total | 1,468 | |
| • Rank | 39th of 102 | |
| • Density rank | 60th of 102 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| LAU 2 | LU0000405 | |
| Website | heffingen.lu | |
Heffingen (called Hiefenech in the local Luxembourgish language) is a small and charming place in the country of Luxembourg. It is known as a commune, which is like a local area with its own government. Heffingen is located in the central part of Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Mersch, which is a larger administrative region.
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Discovering Heffingen
Heffingen is a lovely area in Luxembourg. It offers a mix of quiet village life and beautiful nature. The commune works to provide services for its residents.
What is a Commune?
In Luxembourg, a commune is a local area that has its own government. Think of it like a town or a small district. Each commune has a mayor and a local council. They make decisions about things like schools, roads, and local services. Heffingen is one of these communes.
Where is Heffingen Located?
Heffingen is found in the heart of Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Mersch. A canton is a larger administrative area, similar to a county or a region in other countries. Being in the Mersch canton means Heffingen is connected to other towns and villages in that area.
People and Area
As of 2019, about 1,468 people live in Heffingen. This makes it a smaller commune compared to some others in Luxembourg. The size of the commune is about 6.9 square miles (17.9 square kilometers). This means it has a good amount of space for its residents.
Local Government
The local government in Heffingen is led by a mayor. The mayor works with a council to manage the commune. They make sure that the people living in Heffingen have the services they need. This includes things like keeping the area clean and safe.
