Redange (canton) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Redange |
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| Canton | |
| Country |  Luxembourg |
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| Capital | Redange |
| - coordinates | 49°48′N 5°48′E / 49.800°N 5.800°E |
| 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.
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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.
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Bastogne (Belgium) | Wiltz (canton) | Diekirch (canton) | |
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| Arlon (Belgium) | Capellen (canton) |
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:
- Beckerich (2,489 people)
- Ell (1,265 people)
- Grosbous (1,026 people)
- Préizerdaul (1,705 people)
- Rambrouch (4,284 people)
- Redange (2,795 people)
- Saeul (780 people)
- Useldange (1,800 people)
- Vichten (1,246 people)
- Wahl (961 people)
Images for kids
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Typical Oesling landscape near Ferme Misère, in the commune of Rambrouch.
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A flat plain near Noerdange (commune of Beckerich), with snowy hills in the distance.
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The Vichten mosaic, an ancient artwork found in the area.
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See also
In Spanish: Cantón de Redange para niños
