Rodange

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This article is about the town in Luxembourg. For the Luxembourgian poet, see Michel Rodange.

Rodange (German: Rodingen) is a town in the commune of Pétange, in south-western Luxembourg. It lies next to the border with Belgium, across which is the town of Athus. The town is to the south-west of the town of Pétange and to the west of the smaller town of Lamadelaine. As of 2005, Rodange has a population of 4,505, making it the 18th-most populous town in Luxembourg.

The town has a railway station served by CFL trains. Rodange is situated on Line 70, which connects the south-west of the country to Luxembourg City; at Rodange, the line branches, and connects to both Athus and the French town of Longuyon (via Longwy).

One of the largest employers in the town is ArcelorMittal. ArcelorMittal Rodange & Schifflange (old company names: MMRA, ARES) operates in Rodange two rolling mills on which are produced reinforcement bars, crane rails and special sections.

Coordinates: 49°32′48″N, 5°50′23″E

ArcelorMittal Rodange & Schifflange S.A.