Bissen
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| Bissen Biissen |
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| Administration | |
| Country | Luxembourg |
| District (Dark grey) | Luxembourg |
| Canton (Dark red) | Mersch |
| LAU 2 | LU00012002 |
| Mayor | Aloyse Bauer |
| Geography | |
| Area - Rank |
20.75 km² (8.01 sq mi) 51st of 116 |
| Highest point - Rank |
358 m (1,175 ft) =91st of 116 |
| Lowest point - Rank |
214 m (702 ft) 35th of 116 |
| Population | |
| Population (2005) - Rank |
2,457 45th of 116 |
| Density (2005) - Rank |
118.4 /km² (307 /sq mi) 52nd of 116 |
| List of communes of Luxembourg | |
Bissen (Luxembourgish: Biissen) is a commune and town in central Luxembourg, in the canton of Mersch. It is situated on the river Attert.
As of 2005, the town of Bissen, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 2,447. Bissen is home to a steel factory, operated by Arcelor, the world's second-largest steel manufacturer.
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