Mondercange facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mondercange
Monnerech
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Commune
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Map of Luxembourg with Mondercange highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
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| Country |  Luxembourg |
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| Canton | Esch-sur-Alzette | |
| Area rank | ? of 102 | |
| Highest elevation | 337 m (1,106 ft) | |
| • Rank | 89th of 102 | |
| Lowest elevation | 273 m (896 ft) | |
| • Rank | 74th of 102 | |
| Population
(1 January 2019)
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| • Total | 6,959 | |
| • Rank | 21st of 102 | |
| • Density rank | 42nd of 102 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| LAU 2 | LU0000208 | |
| Website | mondercange.lu | |
Mondercange (called Monnerech in Luxembourgish) is a cool place in Luxembourg. It's a type of local area known as a commune. Think of it like a town or a small district that manages itself.
Mondercange is located in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. A canton is a larger region, a bit like a county or a bigger district. As of 2019, about 6,959 people call Mondercange home.
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What is a Commune?
A commune in Luxembourg is like a local government area. It's similar to a city or a town. Each commune has its own local council and a mayor. They help run things for the people living there. This includes things like schools, roads, and local services.
How Communes Work
Communes are important for daily life. They make sure that local rules are followed. They also provide services that people need. The mayor is the main leader of the commune. They work with a council to make decisions.
Where is Mondercange?
Mondercange is in the southern part of Luxembourg. Luxembourg is a small country in Europe. It is surrounded by Belgium, France, and Germany. Mondercange is part of the Esch-sur-Alzette canton. This canton is one of the most populated areas in Luxembourg.
Mondercange's Location on the Map
If you look at a map of Luxembourg, you'll find Mondercange in the southwest. It's not far from the border with France. Its location makes it easy to travel to other parts of the country.
People and Size
Mondercange is home to nearly 7,000 people. This makes it one of the medium-sized communes in Luxembourg. The size of the commune is measured in square kilometers. This tells us how much land it covers.
Population and Area
The number of people living in Mondercange has been growing. This means more families are choosing to live there. The commune covers a certain area of land. This area includes homes, parks, and other buildings.
Images for kids
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The coat of arms for Mondercange.
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A map showing where Mondercange is located in Luxembourg.
