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Redange
Canton
Country  Luxembourg
Capital Redange
 - coordinates 49°48′N 5°48′E / 49.800°N 5.800°E / 49.800; 5.800
Highest point
 - elevation 554 m (1,818 ft)
Lowest point
 - elevation 232 m (761 ft)
Area 267.5 km² (103 sq mi)
Population 18,351 (2017)
Density 69 /km² (179 /sq mi)
Canton since 24 February 1843
Subdivisions 10 communes
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
ISO 3166-2 LU-RD
LAU 1 LU00003

Redange (Luxembourgish: Réiden) is a special area in the west of Luxembourg called a canton. It's like a county or district. The main town, or capital, of this canton is also called Redange. Sometimes, it's known as Redange-sur-Attert.

Redange canton was officially created on 24 February 1843. It is home to about 18,351 people as of 2017.

History of Redange Canton

How Redange Canton Changed Over Time

On January 1, 1979, some smaller towns, called communes, joined together. The communes of Arsdorf, Bigonville, Folschette, and Perlé became one new commune called Rambrouch. This change meant that the Redange canton went from having 13 communes to 10.

Geography of Redange Canton

What is the Size of Redange Canton?

The Redange canton covers an area of about 267.5 square kilometers (103.3 square miles). This makes it a medium-sized canton in Luxembourg.

Where is Redange Canton Located?

The Redange canton is in the western part of Luxembourg. It shares borders with other cantons in Luxembourg and even with another country.

  • To the north, it borders the Wiltz canton.
  • To the northeast, you'll find the Diekirch canton.
  • The Mersch canton is to the east.
  • To the south, it borders the Capellen canton.
  • On its western side, Redange canton borders two areas in Belgium: the Arlon and Bastogne arrondissements.

Communes in Redange Canton

Which Towns are in Redange Canton?

The Redange canton is made up of 10 different communes, which are like local towns or small districts. Here are the communes and their populations from 2016:

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