Grevenmacher (canton)
Grevenmacher is a canton in the east of Luxembourg. Its capital is Grevenmacher, a commune with town status. The canton's name derives from its principal municipality. Neither the canton, town, or commune of Grevenmacher should be confused with the former district of Grevenmacher, one of three administrative units in Luxembourg abolished in October 2015.
Grevenmacher Gréiwemaacher | |
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| Coordinates: 49°36′N 6°24′E | |
| Country | Luxembourg |
| Legislative constituency | Est |
| LAU 1 | LU00011 |
| Capital | Grevenmacher |
| Communes (cities in bold) | Betzdorf Biwer Flaxweiler Grevenmacher Junglinster Manternach Mertert Wormeldange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 211.37 km2 (81.61 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 7th of 12 |
| Highest elevation | 411 m (1,348 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 29,828 |
| • Rank | 6th of 12 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
| • Density rank | 7th of 12 |
Administrative divisions
Grevenmacher Canton consists of the following eight communes:
Mergers
- On 1 January 1979 the former commune of Rodenbourg (from Grevenmacher Canton) was absorbed into the commune of Junglinster. The law expanding Junglinster was passed on 23 December 1978.[2]
References
- "Population by canton and municipality 2018". www.statistiques.public.lu. Statistics portal of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- "Mémorial A, 1978, No. 89" (PDF) (in French). Service central de législation. Retrieved 15 August 2006.
See also: Districts (former subdivision) - Electoral constituencies |
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