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The territory of the city of Differdange covers an area of 22.23 km², which corresponds to approximately 0.89% of the national territory.
The municipality of Differdange consists of the localities of Lasauvage, Oberkorn, Niederkorn and Differdange-Fousbann.
It is situated in the picturesque valley of the river Chiers, surrounded by a unique landscape. The industrial boom was at its height, with the population rising from under 4,000 in 1890 to almost 18,000 in 1930 and fluctuating between 16,000 and 18,000 thereafter.
In recent years, the town of Differdange has been growing steadily and today has a population of over 29,000.
Population density in urban areas: 5.035 inhabitants / km²
* April 2023
Localities | Surface area | Inhabitants | Households | |||
Lasauvage | 17 ha | 2 % | 449 | 1,55 % | 162 | 1,46 % |
Oberkorn | 201 ha | 35 % | 4.630 | 15,97 % | 1.731 | 15,65 % |
Differdange – Fousbann | 132 ha | 23 % | 16.932 | 58,39 % | 6.360 | 57,48 % |
Niederkorn | 221 ha | 39 % | 7.474 | 25,77 % | 2.811 | 25,41 % |
Whith Belgium, France and Germany as neighbouring countries, the Grand Duchy Of Luxembourg is at the heart of Europe.
Luxembourg Esch: 10 km Luxembourg City: 26 km Belval-University: 8 km |
Belgium Arlon: 29 km Brussels: 210 km Antwerp: 250 km |
France Metz: 64 km Strasbourg: 224 km Paris: 343 km |
Germany Trier: 75 km Saarbrücken: 107 km Frankfurt: 280 km |
“Differdange 2025” – demographic report 2016 (only available in German)
European Institute for Research, Development and Action
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