Grevenmacher (Luxembourgish: Gréiwemaacher) is a canton in the east of Luxembourg. The canton's name derives from Grevenmacher, a commune with town status. Neither the canton, town, or commune of Grevenmacher should be confused with the former district of Grevenmacher, one of three administrative units in Luxembourg abolished in October 2015. It borders Germany.
Canton of Grevenmacher Kanton Gréiwemaacher (Luxembourgish) Kanton Grevenmacher (German) | |
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 Coat of arms | |
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| Coordinates: 49°36′N 6°24′E / 49.600°N 6.400°E | |
| Country | Luxembourg |
| Legislative constituency | Est |
| LAU 1 | LU00011 |
| Communes (cities in bold) | Betzdorf Biwer Flaxweiler Grevenmacher Junglinster Manternach Mertert Wormeldange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 211.4 km2 (81.6 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 7th of 12 |
| Highest elevation | 411 m (1,348 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
| • Total | 33,047 |
| • Rank | 6th of 12 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 7th of 12 |
Administrative divisions
Grevenmacher Canton consists of the following eight communes:
Mergers
- On 1 January 1979 the former commune of Rodenbourg (from Grevenmacher Canton) was absorbed into the commune of Junglinster. The law expanding Junglinster was passed on 23 December 1978.[1]