Sanem

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Sanem
Suessem
Coat of arms of Sanem
Location of Sanem in Luxembourg
Administration
Country Luxembourg
District (Dark grey) Luxembourg
Canton (Dark red) Esch-sur-Alzette
LAU 2 LU00010013
Mayor Georges Engel
Geography
Area
  - Rank
24.42 km² (9.43 sq mi)
33rd of 116
Highest point
  - Rank
422 m (1,385 ft)
=41st of 116
Lowest point
  - Rank
277 m (909 ft)
=87th of 116
Population
Population (2005)
  - Rank
13,864
6th of 116
Density (2005)
  - Rank
567.7 /km² (1,470 /sq mi)
10th of 116
List of communes of Luxembourg

Sanem (Luxembourgish: Suessem, German: Sanem or Sassenheim) 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. The administrative centre and largest town is Belvaux.

As of 2005, the town of Sanem, which lies in the north of the commune, has a population of 2,397. Other towns within the commune include Belvaux, Ehlerange, and Soleuvre.

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Coordinates: 49°33′N, 5°56′E