Kayl
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| Kayl Keel |
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| Administration | |
| Country | Luxembourg |
| District (Dark grey) | Luxembourg |
| Canton (Dark red) | Esch-sur-Alzette |
| LAU 2 | LU00010006 |
| Mayor | John Lorent |
| Geography | |
| Area - Rank |
14.86 km² (5.74 sq mi) 85th of 116 |
| Highest point - Rank |
425 m (1,394 ft) 40th of 116 |
| Lowest point - Rank |
274 m (899 ft) 83rd of 116 |
| Population | |
| Population (2005) - Rank |
7,335 11th of 116 |
| Density (2005) - Rank |
493.6 /km² (1,278 /sq mi) 13th of 116 |
| List of communes of Luxembourg | |
Kayl (Luxembourgish: Keel) is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, which is part of the district of Luxembourg.
As of 2001, the town of Kayl, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 4,237. Other towns within the commune include Tétange.
The first surviving written reference to "Keyle" dates from 1235. Since the thirteenth century the name of the town has not changed significantly, although more than twenty different spellings have been identified.
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