Putscheid facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Putscheid
Pëtschent
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Commune
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Putscheid chapel
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Map of Luxembourg with Putscheid highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
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| Country |  Luxembourg |
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| Canton | Vianden | |
| Area rank | ? of 100 | |
| Highest elevation | 542 m (1,778 ft) | |
| • Rank | 5th of 100 | |
| Lowest elevation | 226 m (741 ft) | |
| • Rank | 39th of 100 | |
| Population
(1 January 2019)
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| • Total | 1,125 | |
| • Rank | 19th of 100 | |
| • Density rank | 10th of 100 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| LAU 2 | LU0000902 | |
| Website | putscheid.lu | |
Putscheid (which is Pëtschent in Luxembourgish) is a small area in north-eastern Luxembourg. It is known as a commune, which is like a local government area. Putscheid is also a village within this commune. It belongs to the canton of Vianden, which is a larger administrative region.
As of 2024, the main village of Putscheid has about 115 people living there. However, the commune of Putscheid includes several other villages. These include Bivels, Gralingen, Merscheid, Nachtmanderscheid, Stolzembourg, and Weiler. Together, these villages make up the whole commune.
Understanding Putscheid's Population
The number of people living in an area is called its population. This number can change over time. Looking at population changes helps us understand how a place grows or shrinks.
How Many People Live Here?
The commune of Putscheid has seen its population change quite a bit over the years. For example, in 1821, there were about 780 people. By 1970, the population had dropped to 660.
Recent Population Trends
In more recent times, the population has started to grow again. By 2021, the commune had about 1,107 residents. This shows that more people are choosing to live in Putscheid now.
