Useldange
Useldange (Luxembourgish: Useldeng [ˈuzəldeŋ]; German: Useldingen) is a commune and small town in western Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange.
Useldange
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 Map of Luxembourg with Useldange highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red | |
| Coordinates: 49.7667°N 5.9833°E | |
| Country |  Luxembourg |
| Canton | Redange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.92 km2 (9.24 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 37th of 102 |
| Highest elevation | 377 m (1,237 ft) |
| • Rank | 70th of 102 |
| Lowest elevation | 232 m (761 ft) |
| • Rank | 43rd of 102 |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 1,867 |
| • Rank | 79th of 102 |
| • Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| • Density rank | 75th of 102 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| LAU 2 | LU0000708 |
| Website | useldange.lu |
As of 2005, the town of Useldange, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 622. Other towns within the commune include Everlange, Rippweiler, and Schandel.
Useldange Castle is a medieval castle, which, while now being mainly in ruin, also comprises the current townhall. It is located in the centre of the village, right opposite to the town's church building. The site can be visited throughout the year with special arrangements for poorly sighted visitors.[1]
Useldange Castle
Useldange also has an airfield used by gliders (49.768611°N 5.965556°E).
References
- "Château fort d'Useldange", Service des Sites et Monuments Nationaux. (in French) Retrieved 26 March 2011.
External links
Media related to Useldange at Wikimedia Commons
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