Remich facts for kids
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Remich
Réimech
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Map of Luxembourg with Remich highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
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| Country |  Luxembourg |
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| Canton | Remich | |
| Area rank | ? of 100 | |
| Highest elevation | 253 m (830 ft) | |
| • Rank | 102nd of 100 | |
| Lowest elevation | 142 m (466 ft) | |
| • Rank | 7th of 100 | |
| Population
(1 January 2019)
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| • Total | 3,707 | |
| • Rank | 45th of 100 | |
| • Density rank | 44th of 100 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| LAU 2 | LU0001205 | |
| Website | remich.lu | |
Remich (called Réimech in Luxembourgish) is a small town in south-eastern Luxembourg. It is home to about 3,645 people (as of 2018). Remich is located in the canton of the same name.
The town sits on the left bank of the Moselle River. This river forms part of the border between Luxembourg and Germany. Remich is the smallest commune in Luxembourg by land area. The Moselle valley is famous for making wine. Remich is one of the most beautiful wine towns and a popular spot for tourists.
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History of Remich
In the 5th century, Roman soldiers left the area. The Roman settlement called "Remacum" slowly became "Remich."
Early History and Fortifications
In the 8th century, Pepin the Short, the King of the Franks, gave his land "Hof Remich" to two important monasteries: St. Maximin's Abbey in Trier and Prüm Abbey. In 882, the Normans attacked and destroyed the settlement.
You can still see parts of the old town walls from 952 today. One example is the St. Nicolas gate. This gate was originally a town entrance. It is named after the patron saint of fishermen and sailors. Today, it is a national monument. The main church, called the decanal church, also has a rectangular tower. This tower was once a defensive tower from the 12th century. In 1687, the army of Louis XIV tore down the town's defenses.
Some houses in Remich still show old coats of arms and symbols from different guilds (groups of skilled workers).
Royal Visits and Modern Changes
William II, who was the Grand-Duke of Luxembourg and King of the Netherlands, visited Remich on July 16, 1844. His son, William III, also visited on May 28, 1855. He came with his brother, Prince Henry, who was the Governor of Luxembourg.
The first bridge over the Moselle River was built in 1866. It was destroyed during World War II. A wooden bridge was built first, then the current bridge was built in 1958. Since 1964, the Moselle River has been made deeper and wider. This allows boats to sail on it all year round.
Climate in Remich
Remich has an oceanic climate, which means it has mild temperatures. The average temperature for the year is about 10.7 degrees Celsius (51.3°F). July is the warmest month, averaging 19.6 degrees Celsius (67.3°F). January is the coldest, averaging 2.4 degrees Celsius (36.3°F).
The town gets about 711.8 millimeters (28 inches) of rain each year. December is the wettest month, and April is the driest. Temperatures in Remich have ranged from a very cold -15.2 degrees Celsius (4.6°F) in January 1997 to a very hot 40.6 degrees Celsius (105.1°F) in July 2019.
| Climate data for Remich, 1991-2020 normals | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 14.5 (58.1) |
23.9 (75.0) |
23.4 (74.1) |
29.1 (84.4) |
32.7 (90.9) |
36.1 (97.0) |
40.6 (105.1) |
40.5 (104.9) |
34.2 (93.6) |
28.7 (83.7) |
21.5 (70.7) |
16.0 (60.8) |
40.6 (105.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 5.2 (41.4) |
6.9 (44.4) |
11.2 (52.2) |
15.9 (60.6) |
20.0 (68.0) |
23.3 (73.9) |
25.4 (77.7) |
24.9 (76.8) |
20.4 (68.7) |
15.1 (59.2) |
9.0 (48.2) |
5.7 (42.3) |
15.3 (59.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 2.4 (36.3) |
3.1 (37.6) |
6.6 (43.9) |
10.4 (50.7) |
14.4 (57.9) |
17.6 (63.7) |
19.6 (67.3) |
18.9 (66.0) |
14.8 (58.6) |
10.6 (51.1) |
6.2 (43.2) |
3.3 (37.9) |
10.7 (51.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −0.2 (31.6) |
0.0 (32.0) |
2.3 (36.1) |
4.9 (40.8) |
8.7 (47.7) |
11.8 (53.2) |
13.7 (56.7) |
13.3 (55.9) |
9.9 (49.8) |
6.9 (44.4) |
3.4 (38.1) |
0.9 (33.6) |
6.3 (43.3) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −15.2 (4.6) |
−14.7 (5.5) |
−15.2 (4.6) |
−5.3 (22.5) |
−2.0 (28.4) |
0.5 (32.9) |
6.0 (42.8) |
4.8 (40.6) |
0.7 (33.3) |
−5.9 (21.4) |
−10.4 (13.3) |
−14.4 (6.1) |
−15.2 (4.6) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 53.2 (2.09) |
52.2 (2.06) |
48.7 (1.92) |
43.1 (1.70) |
58.7 (2.31) |
65.8 (2.59) |
62.5 (2.46) |
60.9 (2.40) |
57.2 (2.25) |
68.2 (2.69) |
62.5 (2.46) |
78.9 (3.11) |
711.8 (28.02) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 11.0 | 9.9 | 9.7 | 8.3 | 9.2 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 10.0 | 11.6 | 12.5 | 117.5 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 43.9 | 65.8 | 118.1 | 162.2 | 184.2 | 193.4 | 206.6 | 185.9 | 138.7 | 90.3 | 42.4 | 34.3 | 1,465.7 |
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Population Growth in Remich
The number of people living in Remich has changed over many years. Here's a chart showing how the population has grown:
Remich Carnival (Fuesend Karneval)
Remich has a big, three-day celebration every year for Carnival. In Luxembourgish, this is called Fuesend Karneval. Remich is known for two special events during its Carnival celebrations.
Burning the Stréimännchen
One special event is the Stréimännchen. This is when a male figure made of straw is burned from the Remich bridge. This bridge crosses the Moselle River, which separates Luxembourg from Germany. The Stréimännchen symbolizes burning away winter to welcome spring.
The Buergbrennen Bonfire
The other special event is the Buergbrennen. This is a large bonfire that marks the end of the Carnival celebration.
Communal Council: How Remich is Governed
The communal council is like the local government of Remich. It is made up of members from different political parties. They are elected by the people of Remich.
Current Council Members (2023 Elections)
The most recent elections for the communal council were held on June 11, 2023. Here's how the seats were divided among the parties:
| Party | Popular vote | Seats | Change | |
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| Democratic Party (DP) | 34.58% | 4 |  0 |
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| Christian Social People's Party (CSV) | 22.36% | 3 | 0 |
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| The Greens | 17.08% | 2 | 0 |
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| Pirate Party of Luxembourg (PPLU) | 14.65% | 1 | 0 |
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| Luxembourg Socialist Worker's Party (LSAP) | 11.32% | 1 | 0 |
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Note: "Change" shows how many seats a party gained or lost since the 2017 elections.
Mayors of Remich
The mayor is the head of the local government in Remich. Here is a list of some of the people who have served as mayor:
- Jacques Sitz (2017–present)
- Henri Kox (2009–2017)
- Jeannot Belling (1997–2009)
- Fernand Kons (1970–1993)
- Jean-Auguste Neyen (1888–1890)
- Joseph-Chrétien Gretsch (around 1870)
- Willibrorde Macher (around 1849–1856)
Notable People from Remich
Some important people were born in or lived in Remich:
- Pierre-Ernest Dams (1794–1855), a politician, judge, and journalist from Luxembourg.
- Mary Alfred Moes (1828–1899), an American Roman Catholic nun.
- Léandre Lacroix (1859–1935), a politician and lawyer from Luxembourg. He was also the Mayor of Luxembourg City for a time.
Sister Cities
Remich has a "sister city" relationship with another town. This means they share cultural ties and friendly exchanges.
Bessan, France
See also
In Spanish: Remich para niños
