Beckerich () is a
commune and small town in western
Luxembourg
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, in the
canton of Redange. It lies close to the border with
Belgium
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.
, the town of Beckerich, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 870.
Beckerich has a drinking water production plant, which supplies
Lidl
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Stores with water internationally. It supplies about 85% of its energy needs, exclusive of transportation, from alternative energy sources, primarily
manure
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.
Populated places
The commune consists of the following villages:
* Beckerich Section:
** Beckerich
**
Elvange
**
Hovelange
**
Huttange
**
Noerdange
**
Schweich
Schweich is a town in the Trier-Saarburg district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is situated on the river Moselle, approx. northeast of Trier.
Schweich is the seat of the ''Verbandsgemeinde'' ("collective municipality") Schweich an der R ...
**
Hovelangerhof (lieu-dit)
**
Liederreng (lieu-dit)
**
Liederrengerhof (lieu-dit)
*
Oberpallen Section:
**
Dideling
**
Levelange
**
Oberpallen
Population
References
External links
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Communes in Redange (canton)
Towns in Luxembourg
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