Echternach (canton)
| Echternach Iechternach | |
|---|---|
| Canton | |
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| Coordinates: 49°48′N 6°24′E / 49.800°N 6.400°ECoordinates: 49°48′N 6°24′E / 49.800°N 6.400°E | |
| Country | Luxembourg |
| District | Grevenmacher |
| Legislative constituency | Est |
| LAU 1 | LU00006 |
| Capital | Echternach |
| Communes (cities in bold) | Beaufort, Bech, Berdorf, Consdorf, Echternach, Mompach, Rosport, Waldbillig |
| Area | |
| • Total | 185.54 km2 (71.64 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 10th of 12 |
| Highest elevation(9th of 12) | 414 m (1,358 ft) |
| Lowest elevation(3rd of 12) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 14,588 |
| • Rank | 8th of 12 |
| • Density | 79/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| • Density rank | 8th of 12 |
Echternach is a canton in the east of Luxembourg, in the Grevenmacher District. The capital is Echternach.
The canton consists of the following eight communes:
See also
- Little Switzerland, a nickname given to this area of Luxembourg.
See also: Districts (former subdivision) - Electoral constituencies |
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