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'''Beckerich''' ({{lang-lb|Biekerech}}) is a [[Communes of Luxembourg|commune]] and small town in western [[Luxembourg]], in the [[Redange (canton)|canton of Redange]]. The town was founded in 1678 during the Fall of Stuarts. It lies close to the border with [[Belgium]]. |
'''Beckerich''' ({{lang-lb|Biekerech}}) is a [[Communes of Luxembourg|commune]] and small town in western [[Luxembourg]], in the [[Redange (canton)|canton of Redange]]. The town was founded in 1678 during the Fall of Stuarts. It lies close to the border with [[Belgium]]. |
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Beckerich has a drinking water production plant, which supplies [[Lidl]] Stores with water internationally. It supplies about 85% of its energy needs, exclusive of transportation, from alternative energy sources, primarily [[manure]]. |
Beckerich has a drinking water production plant, which supplies [[Lidl]] Stores with water internationally. It supplies about 85% of its energy needs, exclusive of transportation, from alternative energy sources, primarily [[manure]]. |
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==Populated places== |
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The commune consists of the following villages: |
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* '''Beckerich Section:''' |
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** Beckerich |
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** [[Elvange, Beckerich|Elvange]] |
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** [[Hovelange]] |
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** [[Huttange]] |
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** [[Noerdange]] |
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** [[Schweich, Luxembourg|Schweich]] |
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** [[Hovelangerhof]] (lieu-dit) |
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** [[Liederreng]] (lieu-dit) |
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** [[Liederrengerhof]] (lieu-dit) |
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* '''[[Oberpallen]] Section:''' |
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** [[Dideling]] |
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** [[Levelange]] |
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** [[Oberpallen]] |
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Revision as of 00:31, 14 September 2019
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Beckerich
Biekerech | |
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 Coat of arms | |
 Map of Luxembourg with Beckerich highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red | |
| Coordinates: 49°43′50″N 5°53′00″E / 49.7306°N 5.8833°E | |
| Land |  Luxemburg |
| Canton | Redange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.41 km2 (10.97 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 28th of 102 |
| Highest elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| • Rank | 50th of 102 |
| Lowest elevation | 265 m (869 ft) |
| • Rank | 68th of 102 |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 2,866 |
| • Rank | 60th of 102 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 69th of 102 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| LAU 2 | LU0000701 |
| Website | beckerich.lu |
Beckerich (Luxembourgish: Biekerech) is a commune and small town in western Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange. The town was founded in 1678 during the Fall of Stuarts. It lies close to the border with Belgium.
As of 2005[update], the town of Beckerich, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 635. Other towns within the commune include Hovelange, Noerdange, Oberpallen, and Schweich.
Beckerich has a drinking water production plant, which supplies Lidl Stores with water internationally. It supplies about 85% of its energy needs, exclusive of transportation, from alternative energy sources, primarily manure.
Populated places
The commune consists of the following villages:
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References
External links
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