Canton of Clervaux
Canton in Luxembourg
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Clervaux (Luxembourgish: Klierf) is the largest, northernmost, highest and least densely populated canton of Luxembourg. It makes up a large part of the Éislek region. It borders Belgium & Germany.
Communes
(cities in bold)Clervaux
Parc Hosingen
Troisvierges
Weiswampach
Wincrange
(cities in bold)Clervaux
Parc Hosingen
Troisvierges
Weiswampach
Wincrange
Highestelevation559 m (1,834 ft)
Lowestelevation230 m (750 ft)
Canton of Clervaux
Kanton Klierf (Luxembourgish) Kanton Clerf (German) Canton de Clervaux (French) | |
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Coat of arms | |
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| Coordinates: 50°4′N 6°2′E | |
| Country | Luxembourg |
| Legislative constituency | Nord |
| LAU 1 | LU00005 |
| Communes (cities in bold) | Clervaux Parc Hosingen Troisvierges Weiswampach Wincrange |
| Area | |
• Total | 342.2 km2 (132.1 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 1st of 12 |
| Highest elevation | 559 m (1,834 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Population (2025) | |
• Total | 21,214 |
| • Rank | 10th of 12 |
| • Density | 61.99/km2 (160.6/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 12th of 12 |
Administrative divisions
Clerveaux Canton consists of the following five communes:
Mergers
- On 1 January 1978 the former communes of Asselborn, Boevange, Hachiville, and Oberwampach (all from Clervaux Canton) were merged to create the commune of Wincrange. The law creating Wincrange was passed on 31 October 1977.[1]
- On 29 May 2009 the former communes of Heinerscheid and Munshausen (both from Clervaux Canton) were absorbed into the commune of Clervaux. The law expanding Clervaux was passed on 24 May 2011.[2][3]
- On 1 January 2012 the former communes of Consthum and Hosingen (both from Clervaux Canton) and Hoscheid (formerly part of Diekirch Canton) were merged to create the commune of Parc Hosingen. The law creating Parc Hosingen was passed on 24 May 2011.[4]
Population
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