Wahl, Luxembourg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wahl
Wal
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Map of Luxembourg with Wahl highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
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| Country |  Luxembourg |
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| Canton | Redange | |
| Area rank | ? of 102 | |
| Highest elevation | 544 m (1,785 ft) | |
| • Rank | 4th of 102 | |
| Lowest elevation | 305 m (1,001 ft) | |
| • Rank | 95th of 102 | |
| Population
(1 January 2019)
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| • Total | 1,020 | |
| • Rank | 101st of 102 | |
| • Density rank | 87th of 102 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| LAU 2 | LU0000710 | |
| Website | wahl.lu | |
Wahl (which is Wal in Luxembourgish) is a small village in western Luxembourg. It used to be its own commune, which is like a local government area.
As of 2024, the village of Wahl has about 460 people living there. It is now part of a larger commune called Groussbus-Wal.
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What Villages Made Up the Former Wahl Commune?
The area that used to be the commune of Wahl included several small villages and places. These were:
- Brattert
- Buschrodt (Bëschrued)
- Grevels (Gréiwels)
- Heispelt (Heeschpelt)
- Kuborn (Kéiber)
- Rindschleiden (Randschelt)
- Wahl (Wal)
- Nei Brasilien (a specific place, or lieu-dit)
- Kinnekshaff (a specific place)
- Ënnescht Millen (a specific place)
- Réidingshaff (a specific place)
- Ringbaach (a specific place)
How Did Wahl Become Part of a New Commune?
Starting in 2019, the leaders of Wahl and its neighbor, Grosbous, began talking about joining their two communes. They wanted to create one bigger commune called Groussbus-Wal.
To make this big decision, the people living in both communes got to vote. This vote happened on June 27, 2021. Most voters in both Wahl and Grosbous agreed that they should merge. This important change officially happened in September 2023.
How Many People Live in Wahl?
The number of people living in Wahl has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
What is the Economy Like in Wahl?
Wahl is a small place. It has a church and a cemetery, but you won't find many shops or restaurants there.
Most of the work in Wahl is related to farming. However, there are a few other businesses:
- Topsolar: This company works with solar energy and other green power sources.
- Supernova Cult: This business is involved in fashion.
- WebSEO: This company helps people design and improve their websites.
Who Are Some Famous People from Wahl?
Several interesting people have come from Wahl:
- Foni Tissen: A talented artist.
- Nicolas Grang: An explorer who traveled to many places.
- Nicolas Kransz: A successful business person.
- Léon Peller: A brave person who fought against injustice during World War II.
- Albert Gricius: A priest.
Wahl is also known for a very old local story. According to myths and legends, a fabled werewolf once lived in the village! This story says the man became a werewolf after an argument with a local minister.
