Erpeldange-sur-Sûre (Luxembourgish : Ierpeldeng op der Sauer [ˈiːɐ̯pəldeŋopdɐˈzɑʊɐ] , German : Erpeldingen an der Sauer [ˈɛʁpl̩dɪŋənʔandeːɐ̯ˈzaʊɐ] ) is a commune and small town in north-eastern Luxembourg. It lies along the river Sûre, between Ettelbruck and Diekirch. It is part of the canton of Diekirch.
As of 2024 [update] , the town of Erpeldange, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 1,138. [1] Other towns within the commune include Burden and Ingeldorf.
Erpeldange-sur-Sûre was formed on 1 July 1850, when it was detached from the commune of Ettelbruck, along with the commune of Schieren. The law forming Erpeldange-sur-Sûre was passed on the 22 January 1850. [2]
Erpeldange Castle now houses the commune's administrative offices. It has a history dating from the 13th century. [3]
Between 2011 and 2021, Erpeldange-sur-Sûre was the slowest growing commune in Luxembourg.
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