Kautenbach
Encyclopedia
Kautenbach is a village in the commune
of Kiischpelt
, in northern Luxembourg
. In 2005, the village had a population of 120.
Kautenbach was a commune in the canton
of Wiltz
until January 1 2006, when it was merged with the commune of Wilwerwiltz
to form the new commune of Kiischpelt. The law creating Kiischpelt was passed on 14 July 2005. Until 17 April 1914, the commune was known as 'Alscheid
', after its former administrative centre. On that date, the administrative centre was moved from Alscheid to Kautenbach.
The ancient castle Schuttbourg
is located near the Village of Kautenbach.
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...
of Kiischpelt
Kiischpelt
Kiischpelt is a commune in northern Luxembourg, in the canton of Wiltz. The commune's administrative centre is Wilwerwiltz.Towns within the commune include Alscheid, Enscherange, Kautenbach, Pintsch, and Wilwerwiltz....
, in northern 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...
. In 2005, the village had a population of 120.
Kautenbach was a commune in the canton
Cantons of Luxembourg
||The districts of Luxembourg are divided into 12 cantons. These cantons are subdivided into 116 communes. The cantons, listed by district, include:Diekirch District*Clervaux *Diekirch *Redange *Vianden *Wiltz Grevenmacher District...
of Wiltz
Wiltz (canton)
Wiltz is a canton in the north-west of Luxembourg. Its capital is the city of Wiltz. It covers an area of 264.55 km², and it has a population of 12,460. It consists of ten communes:* Boulaide* Esch-sur-Sûre* Eschweiler* Goesdorf* Heiderscheid...
until January 1 2006, when it was merged with the commune of Wilwerwiltz
Wilwerwiltz
Wilwerwiltz is a village in the commune of Kiischpelt, in northern Luxembourg. , the village has a population of 238.Wilwerwiltz was a commune in the canton of Wiltz until 1 January 2006, when it was merged with the commune of Kautenbach to form the new commune of Kiischpelt. The law creating...
to form the new commune of Kiischpelt. The law creating Kiischpelt was passed on 14 July 2005. Until 17 April 1914, the commune was known as 'Alscheid
Alscheid
Alscheid is a village in the commune of Kiischpelt, in northern Luxembourg. , the village has a population of 47.Alscheid gave its name to the former commune of Kautenbach until 17 April 1914, when the commune was given the name Kautenbach, after its largest town. Kautenbach was merged with...
', after its former administrative centre. On that date, the administrative centre was moved from Alscheid to Kautenbach.
The ancient castle Schuttbourg
Schuttbourg
Schuttbourg is a castle in Luxembourg. It is located near the town of Kautenbach, above the left bank of the Clerve. It is now owned by two engineers who will be fixing it up.-References:...
is located near the Village of Kautenbach.