Remich (canton) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Remich |
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| Canton | |
| Country |  Luxembourg |
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| Capital | Remich |
| - coordinates | 49°30′N 6°18′E / 49.500°N 6.300°E |
| Highest point | |
| - elevation | 368 m (1,207 ft) |
| Lowest point | |
| - elevation | 140 m (459 ft) |
| Area | 127.9 km² (49 sq mi) |
| Population | 21,987 (2017) |
| Density | 172 /km² (445 /sq mi) |
| Canton since | 24 February 1843 |
| Subdivisions | 8 communes |
| Timezone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| ISO 3166-2 | LU-RM |
| LAU 1 | LU00008 |
Remich (which is Réimech in Luxembourgish) is a special area called a canton in the southeast part of Luxembourg. Think of it like a county or a district. The main town and capital of this canton is also called Remich.
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What is the History of Remich Canton?
The Remich canton has been an official canton since February 24, 1843. It has a long history as an important part of Luxembourg.
How Did Remich Canton's Borders Change?
Over time, some of the smaller towns, called communes, have joined together. For example, on January 1, 2012, the communes of Burmerange and Wellenstein became part of the larger commune of Schengen. This helps manage the area better.
Where is Remich Canton Located?
The Remich canton is in the southeastern part of Luxembourg. It covers an area of about 127.9 square kilometers (about 49.4 square miles). In 2017, about 21,987 people lived there. This means there are about 172 people living in each square kilometer.
What Countries Border Remich Canton?
Remich canton shares its borders with other areas. To the northeast, it borders the Grevenmacher canton. To the west, it borders the Esch-sur-Alzette canton. The Luxembourg canton is to its northwest.
Remich canton also borders other countries. To the east, it touches two districts in Germany: Trier-Saarburg and Merzig-Wadern. To the south, it borders the Moselle department in France.
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Luxembourg (canton) | Grevenmacher (canton) | |
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| Esch-sur-Alzette (canton) |  |
Trier-Saarburg (Germany) | ||
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| Moselle department (France) | Merzig-Wadern (Germany) |
Where Do Three Countries Meet?
A very interesting spot is in the Schengen commune. This is where the borders of three countries meet: Luxembourg, France, and Germany. It's a famous place because of the Schengen Agreement, which allows people to travel freely between many European countries.
What Communes are in Remich Canton?
The Remich canton is made up of 8 smaller towns or areas called communes. Here are the communes and how many people lived in them in 2016:
- Bous (1,553 people)
- Dalheim (2,148 people)
- Lenningen (1,886 people)
- Mondorf-les-Bains (4,999 people)
- Remich (3,632 people)
- Schengen (4,805 people)
- Stadtbredimus (1,866 people)
- Waldbredimus (1,098 people)
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Location of the Remich canton
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See also
In Spanish: Cantón de Remich para niños
