Canton of Vianden
Vianden
Veianen | |
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| Coordinates: 49°56′N 6°10′E / 49.933°N 6.167°E | |
| Country | Luxembourg |
| District | Diekirch |
| Legislative constituency | Nord |
| LAU 1 | LU00002 |
| Capital | Vianden |
| Communes (cities in bold) | Putscheid, Tandel, Vianden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 78.52 km2 (30.32 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 12th of 12 |
| Highest elevation | 542 m (1,778 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 190 m (620 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 3,645 |
| • Rank | 12th of 12 |
| • Density | 46/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 10th of 12 |
Vianden is a canton in the north of Luxembourg, in the Diekirch District. The capital is Vianden.
The canton consists of the following 3 communes:
The canton's land area is currently 78.52 km². It increased in size by 24.44 km² on January 1, 2006 when the municipality of Bastendorf from Diekirch Canton merged with the local municipality of Fouhren to form the new municipality of Tandel. The area that was formerly Bastendorf thereby switched cantons.
See also: Districts (former subdivision) - Electoral constituencies |
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