Canton of Wiltz Kanton Wolz (Luxembourgish) Canton de Wiltz (French) Kanton Wiltz (German) | |
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Coordinates: 49°57′N5°56′E / 49.950°N 5.933°E | |
Country | Luxembourg |
Legislative constituency | Nord |
LAU 1 | LU00008 |
Communes (cities in bold) | Boulaide Esch-sur-Sûre Goesdorf Kiischpelt Lac de la Haute-Sûre Wiltz Winseler |
Area | |
• Total | 264.6 km2 (102.2 sq mi) |
• Rank | 3rd of 12 |
Highest elevation | 537 m (1,762 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 233 m (764 ft) |
Population (2024) | |
• Total | 19,530 |
• Rank | 11th of 12 |
• Density | 74/km2 (190/sq mi) |
• Rank | 11th of 12 |
Wiltz (Luxembourgish : Wolz) is a canton in northwestern Luxembourg. It covers an area of 264.55 km2, and as of 2023 [update] it has a population of 19,209. [1] It borders Belgium.
Wiltz Canton consists of the following seven communes:
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Source: Le Portail des Statistiques du Luxembourg |
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