Country Luxembourg Area rank 26 of 105 Lowest elevation 265 m (869 ft) Area 28.41 km² Lau 2 03001 | Canton Redange Highest elevation 400 m (1,300 ft) Time zone CET (UTC+1) Local time Wednesday 2:47 PM | |
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Weather 8°C, Wind SW at 24 km/h, 82% Humidity | ||
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.
Map of Beckerich, Luxembourg
As of 2005, 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.
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