Bettembourg
| Bettembourg Beetebuerg |
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| Country |  Luxembourg |
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| District | Luxembourg | ||
| Canton | Esch-sur-Alzette | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Roby Biwer | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 21.49 km2 (8.30 sq mi) | ||
| Area rank | 47th of 116 | ||
| Highest elevation | 338 m (1,109 ft) | ||
| • Rank | 100th of 116 | ||
| Lowest elevation | 267 m (876 ft) | ||
| • Rank | 78th of 116 | ||
| Population (2009) | |||
| • Total | 9,722 | ||
| • Rank | 8th of 116 | ||
| • Density | 452/km2 (1,170/sq mi) | ||
| • Density rank | 16th of 116 | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| LAU 2 | LU00010001 | ||
| Website | bettembourg.lu | ||
Bettembourg (Luxembourgish: Beetebuerg, German: Bettemburg) is a commune and town in southern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, which is part of the district of Luxembourg.
As of 2005[update], the town of Bettembourg, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 7,157. Other towns within the commune include Abweiler, Fennange, Huncherange, and Noertzange.
The Parc Merveilleux children's amusement park is located just outside Bettembourg.[1] Bettembourg Castle, located in the centre of the town, has a history starting in 1733 when it was built as the residence of a farming family. Today it houses the offices and services of the local commune and acts as the town hall of Bettembourg.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ "Parc Merveilleux", Luxembourg Tourist Office, London. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
- ^ "Historique du château de Bettembourg", Administration Communale de Bettembourg. (French) Retrieved 28 March 2011
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Coordinates: 49°31′N 6°06′E / 49.517°N 6.1°E
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