Mondercange

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Mondercange
Monnerech
Coat of arms of Mondercange
Location of Mondercange in Luxembourg
Administration
Country Luxembourg
District (Dark grey) Luxembourg
Canton (Dark red) Esch-sur-Alzette
LAU 2 LU00010008
Mayor Dan Kersch
Geography
Area
  - Rank
21.40 km² (8.26 sq mi)
48th of 116
Highest point
  - Rank
337 m (1,106 ft)
101st of 116
Lowest point
  - Rank
273 m (896 ft)
82nd of 116
Population
Population (2005)
  - Rank
6,099
18th of 116
Density (2005)
  - Rank
285.0 /km² (738 /sq mi)
23rd of 116
List of communes of Luxembourg

Mondercange (Luxembourgish: Monnerech, German: Monnerich) 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 Mondercange, which lies in the west of the commune, has a population of 3,179. Other towns within the commune include Bergem, Foetz, and Pontpierre.

Modercange is home to the Luxembourg Football Federation, the governing body for football in Luxembourg. The local football team FC Mondercange, who compete in Luxembourg's second-tier Division of Honour, play their home matches at the commune's Stade Communal.

Coordinates: 49°32′N, 5°59′E