Kayl
Commune in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Commune in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kayl (Luxembourgish: Keel [ˈkeːl] or locally Käl [ˈkɛːl]) is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette.
Kayl
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Coordinates: 49.4861°N 6.0389°E | |
Country | Luxembourg |
Canton | Esch-sur-Alzette |
Government | |
• Mayor | Weiler Jean (CSV) |
Area | |
• Total | 14.86 km2 (5.74 sq mi) |
• Rank | 78th of 100 |
Highest elevation | 425 m (1,394 ft) |
• Rank | 33rd of 100 |
Lowest elevation | 274 m (899 ft) |
• Rank | 75th of 100 |
Population (2023) | |
• Total | 9,865 |
• Rank | 14th of 100 |
• Density | 660/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
• Rank | 12th of 100 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
LAU 2 | LU0000206 |
Website | kayl.lu |
As of 2024[update], the town of Kayl, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 5,856.[1] Other towns within the commune include Tétange.
The first surviving written reference to 'Keyle' dates from 1235. Since the thirteenth century the name of the town has not changed significantly, although more than twenty different spellings have been identified.[2]
The town is the location of the Montenegro honorary consulate in Luxembourg.[3]
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