Nommern facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nommern
Noumer
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Commune
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The church in Nommern
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Map of Luxembourg with Nommern 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 | 417 m (1,368 ft) | |
| • Rank | 38th of 102 | |
| Lowest elevation | 296 m (971 ft) | |
| • Rank | 92nd of 102 | |
| Population
(1 January 2019)
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| • Total | 1,421 | |
| • Rank | 89th of 102 | |
| • Density rank | 34th of 102 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| LAU 2 | LU0000410 | |
| Website | nommern.lu | |
Nommern (called Noumer in Luxembourgish) is a special type of local area in Luxembourg called a commune. Think of it like a small town or district with its own local government. It is located in the central part of Luxembourg.
Nommern is part of the canton of Mersch. A canton is a larger administrative area, similar to a county or region.
About Nommern
Nommern is one of the many communes that make up the country of Luxembourg. It's a place where people live, work, and go to school. The commune has its own local government that helps manage things like roads, public services, and community events.
Where is Nommern?
Nommern is found in the heart of Luxembourg. This small country is in Western Europe, surrounded by Belgium, France, and Germany. Nommern is specifically located within the canton of Mersch, which is one of the 12 cantons in Luxembourg. You can see its location highlighted on the map in the infobox.
People and Size
As of 2019, about 1,421 people call Nommern home. This makes it one of the smaller communes in Luxembourg when it comes to how many people live there.
The total area of Nommern is around 22.4 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's about the size of 2,240 football fields! It's a fairly small area compared to many other places, but it's a typical size for a commune in Luxembourg.
How Big is Nommern?
Nommern ranks among the 102 communes in Luxembourg based on its size and population.
- Area: It's ranked around the middle for its size.
- Population: It's ranked lower for its population, meaning fewer people live there compared to many other communes.
- Elevation: The highest point in Nommern is about 410 meters above sea level, and the lowest point is around 220 meters.
How Nommern is Run
Like all communes, Nommern has a local government. This government is led by a mayor. The mayor and a council of elected officials make decisions about the commune. They work to make sure Nommern is a good place to live for everyone.
The local government helps with things like:
- Keeping the streets clean
- Managing local schools
- Organizing community events
- Making sure public services run smoothly
You can visit the official website of Nommern to learn more about the commune and its services. The website address is nommern.lu.
