Capellen
Capellen (Luxembourgish: Capellen, German: Capellen) is a town in the commune of Mamer, in south-western Luxembourg, 12 km (7.5 mi) west of Luxembourg City.
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| Coordinates: 49°38′40″N 5°59′23″E / 49.64444°N 5.98972°ECoordinates: 49°38′40″N 5°59′23″E / 49.64444°N 5.98972°E | |
| Country |  Luxembourg |
| Canton | Capellen |
| Commune | Mamer |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gilles Roth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 323 m (1,060 ft) |
| Population (2015)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,677 |
| • Density | 524/km2 (1,357/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Despite not having a commune named after it, Capellen gives its name to the canton of Capellen.
History
Capellen lies on the old Roman road, today's Kiemwee, from Trier in Germany to Reims and Paris.
When Luxembourg was divided into cantons in 1840, as a result of disputes between Mamer and Koerich, it was decided that the canton should be named Capellen and that Capellen should become the capital of the canton.
Geography
Capellen has an area of 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi). The altitude at the church is 323 m (1,060 ft) high.[1]
Population
There were 1,677, persons living in the commune in 2015,[1] for a population density of 524.1 inhabitants/km².
Capellen Media
Capellen, Luxembourg: Road through the centre
The Roman brick kiln in Capellen, Luxembourg
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Surface area of the cantons and municipalities". Statistics Portal - Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
Related pages
Other websites
- Commune of Mamer official website (in French)