Beckerich
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District | Diekirch | |||
Canton | Redange | |||
LAU 2 | LU00003001 | |||
Geography | ||||
Area Area rank |
28.41 km² 22nd of 116 |
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Highest point Highest point rank |
400 m 58th of 116 |
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Lowest point Lowest point rank |
265 m =75th of 116 |
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Population | ||||
Population (2005) Population rank |
2,122 51st of 116 |
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Density (2005) Density rank |
74.69 /km² 65th of 116 |
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List of communes of Luxembourg |
Beckerich (Luxembourgish: Biekerech) is a commune and small town in western Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange. It lies close to the border with Belgium.
As of 2005, the town of Beckerich, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 635. Other towns within the commune include Hovelange, Noerdange, Oberpallen, and Schweich.
Beckerich has a drinking water production plant, which supplies Lidl Stores with water internationally. It supplies about 85% of its energy needs, exclusive of transportation, from alternative energy sources, primarily manure.
Communes of Redange | |
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Beckerich | Ell | Grosbous | Préizerdaul | Rambrouch | Redange | Saeul | Useldange | Vichten | Wahl |