Bettembourg

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Bettembourg
Beetebuerg
Coat of arms of Bettembourg
Location of Bettembourg in Luxembourg
Administration
Country Luxembourg
District (Dark grey) Luxembourg
Canton (Dark red) Esch-sur-Alzette
LAU 2 LU00010001
Mayor Roby Biwer
Geography
Area
  - Rank
21.49 km² (8.3 sq mi)
47th of 116
Highest point
  - Rank
338 m (1,109 ft)
100th of 116
Lowest point
  - Rank
267 m (876 ft)
=78th of 116
Population
Population (2005)
  - Rank
9,234
8th of 116
Density (2005)
  - Rank
429.7 /km² (1,113 /sq mi)
15th of 116
List of communes of Luxembourg

Bettembourg (Luxembourgish: Beetebuerg, German: Bettemburg) is a commune and town in southern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, which is part of the district of Luxembourg.

As of 2005, the town of Bettembourg, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 7,157. Other towns within the commune include Abweiler, Fennange, Huncherange, and Noertzange.

Bettembourg church
Bettembourg church

Coordinates: 49°31′N, 6°06′E