Canton of Vianden Kanton Veianen | |
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Coordinates: 49°56′N6°10′E / 49.933°N 6.167°E | |
Country | Luxembourg |
Legislative constituency | Nord |
LAU 1 | LU00009 |
Capital | Vianden |
Communes (cities in bold) | Putscheid Tandel Vianden |
Area | |
• Total | 78.5 km2 (30.3 sq mi) |
• Rank | 12th of 12 |
Highest elevation | 542 m (1,778 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 190 m (620 ft) |
Population (2023) | |
• Total | 5,594 |
• Rank | 12th of 12 |
• Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) |
• Rank | 10th of 12 |
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Vianden Canton consists of the following three communes:
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