Differdange
Encyclopedia
Differdange is a commune
with city status in south-western Luxembourg
. Differdange is an industrial city that was home to much of Luxembourg's steel production, and lies near the borders with Belgium
and France
. It is in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette
, which is part of the district of Luxembourg
.
, the town of Differdange, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 10,248. Other towns within the commune include Lasauvage
, Niederkorn
, and Oberkorn
.
Differdange Castle
, located on a hill in the centre of the town, dates from 1577 although there was an earlier fortified castle of Differdange dating from around 1310. Today's residential castle is used by Miami University
.
Differdange is home to Miami University's Dolibois European Center
and the Centre for Population, Poverty and Public Policy Studies
(CEPS/INSTEAD).
Communes of Luxembourg
The communes of Luxembourg are the lowest nation-wide administrative division in Luxembourg. They conform to LAU level 2.Within the hierarchy of administrative subdivisions, communes come directly below cantons, which are directly below districts. Communes are often re-arranged, being merged or...
with city status in south-western Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
. Differdange is an industrial city that was home to much of Luxembourg's steel production, and lies near the borders with Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
and France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. It is in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette
Esch-sur-Alzette (canton)
Esch-sur-Alzette is a canton in the south-west of Luxembourg, in Luxembourg District. The capital is Esch-sur-Alzette.The canton consists of the following 14 communes:*Bettembourg*Differdange*Dudelange*Esch-sur-Alzette*Frisange*Kayl*Leudelange...
, which is part of the district of Luxembourg
Luxembourg (district)
The District of Luxembourg, sometimes of Luxemburg, is one of three districts of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It contains four cantons, divided into 47...
.
, the town of Differdange, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 10,248. Other towns within the commune include Lasauvage
Lasauvage
Lasauvage is a small town in the commune of Differdange, in south-western Luxembourg.-Historical background:Lasauvage was known as one of the few French-speaking towns in an otherwise Luxembourgish-speaking country...
, Niederkorn
Niederkorn
Niederkorn , sometimes spelled Niedercorn, is a town in the commune of Differdange, in south-western Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 3,044.The town lies on the Chiers river , from which it takes its name...
, and Oberkorn
Oberkorn
Oberkorn is a town in the commune of Differdange in south-western Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 4,493. In 1982, Depeche Mode released a song called "Oberkorn, it's a small town", which refers to the town...
.
Differdange Castle
Differdange Castle
Differdange Castle , located on a hill in the centre of Differdange in southern Luxembourg, was built in 1577 although an earlier fortified castle of Differdange dates from around 1310...
, located on a hill in the centre of the town, dates from 1577 although there was an earlier fortified castle of Differdange dating from around 1310. Today's residential castle is used by Miami University
Miami University
Miami University is a coeducational public research university located in Oxford, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1809, it is the 10th oldest public university in the United States and the second oldest university in Ohio, founded four years after Ohio University. In its 2012 edition, U.S...
.
Differdange is home to Miami University's Dolibois European Center
Miami University Dolibois European Center
Miami University Dolibois European Center, abbreviated to MUDEC, is an overseas campus of Miami University, and based in Differdange, in south-western Luxembourg. Between 125 and 130 students per semester study at MUDEC, from Miami and other American universities.The centre is named after John E...
and the Centre for Population, Poverty and Public Policy Studies
Centre for Population, Poverty and Public Policy Studies
The Centre for Population, Poverty and Public Policy Studies is a research centre located in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg....
(CEPS/INSTEAD).