Beckerich

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Beckerich
Biekerech
Coat of arms of Beckerich
Location of Beckerich in Luxembourg
District Diekirch
Canton Redange
LAU 2 LU00003001
Geography
Area
Area rank
28.41 km²
22nd of 116
Highest point
Highest point rank
400 m
58th of 116
Lowest point
Lowest point rank
265 m
=75th of 116
Population
Population (2005)
Population rank
2,122
51st of 116
Density (2005)
Density rank
74.69 /km²
65th of 116
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
Beckerich | Ell | Grosbous | Préizerdaul | Rambrouch | Redange | Saeul | Useldange | Vichten | Wahl


Coordinates: 49°44′N, 5°53′E