Parc Hosingen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Parc Hosingen
Parc Housen
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Map of Luxembourg with Parc Hosingen highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
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| Country |  Luxembourg |
| Canton | Clervaux |
| Area rank | ? of 102 |
| Highest elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| • Rank | 9th of 102 |
| Lowest elevation | 227 m (745 ft) |
| • Rank | 40th of 102 |
| Population
(1 January 2019)
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| • Total | 3,591 |
| • Rank | 49th of 102 |
| • Density rank | 17th of 102 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| LAU 2 | LU0000503 |
| Website | hosingen.lu |
Parc Hosingen (called Parc Housen in Luxembourgish) is a special kind of local area in Luxembourg. It is known as a commune. Think of it like a town or a district.
It is part of a larger region called the canton of Clervaux. As of 2019, about 3,591 people live in Parc Hosingen.
About Parc Hosingen
Parc Hosingen is one of the many communes that make up the country of Luxembourg. Communes are important because they manage local services. These services include things like schools, roads, and public spaces.
How Parc Hosingen Was Formed
Parc Hosingen is a relatively new commune. It was created on January 1, 2012. This happened when three older communes joined together.
Before they joined, Hoscheid was part of a different canton called Diekirch. Now, all three are part of the Clervaux canton. This joining helped to create a larger, more efficient local government area.
Where is Parc Hosingen?
Parc Hosingen is located in the northern part of Luxembourg. The country of Luxembourg is quite small. It is nestled between Belgium, France, and Germany. Being in the Clervaux canton means it is in the northernmost part of Luxembourg. This area is known for its beautiful natural scenery.
