Esch-sur-Alzette is a city in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the country's second-most populous commune, with a population of 36,625 inhabitants, as of 2023. It lies in the south-west of the country, on the border with France and in the valley of the Alzette, which flows through the city. The city is usually referred to as just Esch; however, the full name distinguishes it from the village and commune of Esch-sur-Sûre which lies 45 kilometres further north. The country's capital, Luxembourg City, is roughly 15 km (9.3 mi) to the north-east. Esch was selected as the European Capital of Culture for 2022, alongside Kaunas and Novi Sad.
The District of Diekirch was one of three districts of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Immediately prior to its abolition on 3 October 2015, it contained five cantons divided into 43 communes:
- Clervaux
- Diekirch
- Redange
- Vianden
- Wiltz
The Sauer or Sûre is a river in Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. A left tributary of the Moselle, its total length is 173 kilometres (107 mi).
Wiltz is a canton in northwestern Luxembourg. It covers an area of 264.55 km2, and as of 2023 it has a population of 19,209. It borders Belgium.
Bettembourg is a commune and town in southern Luxembourg. The country's eighth-most populous commune, it is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette.
Leudelange is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is situated in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette.
Luxembourg's 100 communes conform to LAU Level 2 and are the country's lowest administrative divisions.
Esch-sur-Sûre is a commune and small town in north-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Wiltz, which is part of the district of Diekirch. At one point it was the second smallest commune by area in Luxembourg, until Neunhausen and Heiderscheid were merged into it in 2011.
Neunhausen is a village and former commune in north-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Wiltz, which is part of the district of Diekirch.
Frisange is a commune and town in southern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette.
Kayl is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette.
Mondercange is a commune in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette in south-western Luxembourg. As of 2023 the commune has a population of 7,119 inhabitants.
Pétange is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette and is the fifth-most populous commune in Luxembourg, as well as the most populous without town status. Pétange lies at the borders with both Belgium and France.
Reckange-sur-Mess is a commune and small town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette.
Roeser is a commune and small town in southern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. As of 2023 the commune had a population of 6,657.
Sanem is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. The administrative centre and largest town is Belvaux.
Schifflange is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette.
Eschdorf is a small town in the commune of Esch-sur-Sûre, in north-western Luxembourg. As of 2023, the town had a population of 972. It is the commune of Esch-sur-Sûre's administrative centre.
Bonnal is a village in the commune of Esch-sur-Sûre, in north-western Luxembourg. As of 2024, the village had a population of 80. It was the administrative centre of the commune of Neunhausen until it merged into Esch-sur-Sûre in 2011.
Marco Schank is a Luxembourgish politician for the Christian Social People's Party (CSV) and author. He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing the North constituency, from 1999 to 2009 and from 2013 to 2020.
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