Rumelange


Rumelange is a commune with town status in south-western Luxembourg, on the border with France.

Populated places

The commune consists of the following villages:
Rumelange was formed on 25 September 1891, when it was detached from the commune of Kayl. The law forming Rumelange was passed on 27 June 1891.

Population

As of the 1 February 2011 census, the commune had a population of 5,038., the town of Rumelange, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 4,818.

Museum

It is the site of some of the underground iron mines no longer in operation. Rumelange is home to Luxembourg's National Mining Museum.

Notable people

Rumelange is twinned with: