Helperknapp facts for kids
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Helperknapp
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Map of Luxembourg with Helperknapp highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
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| Country |  Luxembourg |
| Canton | Mersch |
| Area rank | ? of 102 |
| Highest elevation | 393 m (1,289 ft) |
| • Rank | 56th of 102 |
| Lowest elevation | 225 m (738 ft) |
| • Rank | 38th of 102 |
| Population
(1 January 2019)
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| • Total | 4,241 |
| • Rank | 95th of 102 |
| • Density rank | 54th of 102 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| LAU 2 | LU0000403 |
| Website | helperknapp.lu |
Helperknapp is a special kind of local area, like a town or district, in the country of Luxembourg. It's part of a bigger region called the canton of Mersch. Helperknapp was created quite recently, on January 1, 2018, when two older areas, Boevange-sur-Attert and Tuntange, joined together. In 2019, about 4,241 people lived in Helperknapp.
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Discover Helperknapp
Helperknapp is a relatively new commune in Luxembourg. A commune is like a local government area. It helps manage things for the people who live there. Think of it as a local town or district that has its own leaders and services.
What is a Commune?
A commune is a small administrative area. It is similar to a city or a rural district. Each commune in Luxembourg has its own mayor and a local council. These leaders work together to make decisions for the people living in their area. They manage things like local roads, schools, and other public services.
Where is Helperknapp Located?
Helperknapp is found in the heart of Luxembourg. Luxembourg is a small country in Europe. It is surrounded by Belgium, France, and Germany. Helperknapp is part of the canton of Mersch. This canton is one of the 12 main regions that make up Luxembourg. Being in the canton of Mersch means Helperknapp is in a central part of the country.
How Helperknapp Was Formed
Helperknapp was created on January 1, 2018. This happened when two older communes, Boevange-sur-Attert and Tuntange, decided to merge. Merging means they joined together to form one larger commune. This kind of merger can happen to make local government more efficient. It can also help combine resources for better services for the people.
Population of Helperknapp
As of 2019, Helperknapp was home to 4,241 people. The number of people living in a commune can change over time. This population count helps local leaders understand the needs of their community. It also helps them plan for things like housing, schools, and other services.
