Hesperange
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Hesperange is a commune
and town in southern Luxembourg
. It is located south-east of Luxembourg City.
The total population of the commune is 13,103 persons. This breaks down into 6,442 Luxembourgers, 1,480 Portugueses, 1,318 French, 865 Italians, 443 Belgians, 427 Germans, and 2,128 persons of other nationalities.
, the town of Hesperange, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 2,376. Other towns within the commune include Alzingen
, Fentange
, Howald
, and Itzig
. Each of these five towns has a population of over 1,000, making Hesperange unique amongst Luxembourgian communes in having five towns with over a thousand inhabitants (see: List of towns in Luxembourg by population).
The mayor
of the commune is Marc Lies.
Hesperange is home of FC Swift Hesperange
, a football
club that plays in the top-flight National Division
. The club's home games are played at Stade Alphonse Theis
. They have won the Luxembourg Cup
on one occasion (1989–90).
Hesperange Castle
, now a ruin, has a history dating from the 13th century.
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...
and town in southern 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...
. It is located south-east of Luxembourg City.
The total population of the commune is 13,103 persons. This breaks down into 6,442 Luxembourgers, 1,480 Portugueses, 1,318 French, 865 Italians, 443 Belgians, 427 Germans, and 2,128 persons of other nationalities.
, the town of Hesperange, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 2,376. Other towns within the commune include Alzingen
Alzingen
Alzingen is a town in the commune of Hesperange, in southern Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 1,622.The town's main thoroughfare is the Route de Thionville, which runs from Thionville, France, to Luxembourg City....
, Fentange
Fentange
Fentange is a town in the commune of Hesperange, in southern Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 1,626....
, Howald
Howald
Howald is a town in the commune of Hesperange, in southern Luxembourg. The town merges almost seamlessly with Luxembourg City's south-eastern suburban quarter of South Bonnevoie, which lies to the north of Howald...
, and Itzig
Itzig, Luxembourg
Itzig is a town in the commune of Hesperange, in southern Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 2,005....
. Each of these five towns has a population of over 1,000, making Hesperange unique amongst Luxembourgian communes in having five towns with over a thousand inhabitants (see: List of towns in Luxembourg by population).
The mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of the commune is Marc Lies.
Hesperange is home of FC Swift Hesperange
FC Swift Hesperange
Football Club Swift Hesperange is a football club, based in Hesperange, in southern Luxembourg.-History:*1916: Club founded as FC Swift Hesperange*1940: Club renamed as FV Rot-Weiß Hesperingen during the German occupation...
, a football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club that plays in the top-flight National Division
Luxembourg National Division
The National Division is the highest football league in Luxembourg. Until 2011, it is to be known as the BGL Ligue, after the Luxembourg Football Federation managed to seal a sponsorship deal with Fortis. Before 2006, it contained twelve teams, but it expanded to fourteen for the 2006-07 season,...
. The club's home games are played at Stade Alphonse Theis
Stade Alphonse Theis
Stade Alphonse Theis is a football stadium in Hesperange, in southern Luxembourg. It is currently the home stadium of FC Swift Hesperange. The stadium has a capacity of 3,058.-References:*...
. They have won the Luxembourg Cup
Luxembourg Cup
The Luxembourg Cup is the national knockout cup competition in Luxembourgian football. It was first held in 1922, and has been held annually since, with the exception of the four seasons during the German occupation during Second World War.-Winners:...
on one occasion (1989–90).
Hesperange Castle
Hesperange Castle
Hesperange Castle is a ruin located high above the town of Hesperange in southern Luxembourg.-History:The castle probably dates from the early 13th century when the Counts of Luxembourg gave Hesperange to the Lords of Rodenmacher who sided with the French when the Burgundians conquored Luxembourg...
, now a ruin, has a history dating from the 13th century.