Larochette facts for kids
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Larochette
Fiels
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Commune
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Aerial view of Larochette and its castle
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Map of Luxembourg with Larochette 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 | 420 m (1,380 ft) | |
| • Rank | 36th of 102 | |
| Lowest elevation | 266 m (873 ft) | |
| • Rank | 70th of 102 | |
| Population
(1 January 2019)
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| • Total | 2,152 | |
| • Rank | 70th of 102 | |
| • Density rank | 14th of 102 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| LAU 2 | LU0000406 | |
| Website | larochette.lu | |
Larochette is a small town in the country of Luxembourg. People who live there also call it Fiels in Luxembourgish or Fels in German. It is a type of local area or district known as a commune.
Larochette is located in the central part of Luxembourg. It belongs to a larger region called the canton of Mersch.
About Larochette
As of 2019, about 2,152 people live in Larochette. This makes it one of the smaller communes in Luxembourg. The town is known for its beautiful old castle, which you can see in pictures.
Local Government
Like other towns, Larochette has a local government. It is led by a person called the Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the community. They work to keep the town running smoothly.
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