Rumelange facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rumelange
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Map of Luxembourg with Rumelange highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
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| Country |  Luxembourg |
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| Canton | Esch-sur-Alzette | |
| Area rank | ? of 100 | |
| Highest elevation | 432 m (1,417 ft) | |
| • Rank | 27th of 100 | |
| Lowest elevation | 287 m (942 ft) | |
| • Rank | 88th of 100 | |
| Population
(1 January 2019)
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| • Total | 5,608 | |
| • Rank | 26th of 100 | |
| • Density rank | 31st of 100 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| LAU 2 | LU0000212 | |
| Website | rumelange.lu | |
Rumelange is a town in southwestern Luxembourg. It is located right on the border with France. Rumelange is also a 'commune,' which is like a local government area.
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Exploring Rumelange's Villages
The area of Rumelange includes a few smaller places. These are:
- Rumelange itself
- Haut-Tétange, which is a specific location within the commune
Rumelange's History
Rumelange became its own separate commune on 25 September 1891. Before that, it was part of the commune of Kayl. The law that made Rumelange a separate area was passed on 27 June 1891.
Population of Rumelange
The number of people living in Rumelange has changed over time. The chart below shows how the population has grown and shrunk through the years.
As of 1 January 2023, the commune of Rumelange had a population of 5,692 people.
National Mining Museum
Rumelange is famous for its old iron mines. These mines are no longer used for digging iron. Instead, Rumelange is home to Luxembourg's National Mining Museum. Here, you can explore some of the underground tunnels and learn about the history of mining in the country.
Famous People from Rumelange
Many interesting people have come from Rumelange. Here are a few:
- Batty Weber (1860–1940) was a very important journalist and writer.
- Alfred Kieffer (1904–1987) was a Luxembourgian football player. He even played in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
- Foni Tissen (1909–1975) was a schoolteacher and artist. He was known for his unique, detailed paintings.
- Ernest Toussaint (1908–1942) was a boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was also a member of the resistance during World War II.
- Emile Kirscht (1913–1994) was a painter from Luxembourg. He helped start a group of abstract artists called the Iconomaques.
- Raymond Vouel (1923–1987) was a Luxembourg politician. He served as the Deputy Prime Minister from 1974 to 1976.
Twin Towns
A "twin town" or "sister city" is when two towns in different countries form a special friendship. They often share cultures and visit each other. Rumelange is twinned with:
Petnjica, Montenegro
See also
In Spanish: Rumelange para niños
