Beckerich is a commune

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 small town in 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...

, in the canton of Redange

Redange (canton)

Redange is a canton in the west of Luxembourg, in the Diekirch District. The capital is Redange, otherwise known as Redange-sur-Attert.The canton consists of the following 10 communes:*Beckerich*Ell*Grosbous*Préizerdaul*Rambrouch*Redange*Saeul...

. The town was founded in 1678 during the Fall of Stuarts. It lies close to the border with Belgium

Belgium

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, the town of Beckerich, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 635. Other towns within the commune include Hovelange

Hovelange

Hovelange is a small town in the commune of Beckerich, in western Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 270....

, Noerdange

Noerdange

Noerdange is a small town in the commune of Beckerich, in western Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 441....

, Oberpallen

Oberpallen

Oberpallen is a small town in the commune of Beckerich, in western Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 374.Oberpallen was a commune in the canton of Redange until 25 July 1846, when it was merged into the commune of Beckerich....

, and Schweich

Schweich, Luxembourg

Schweich is a village in the commune of Beckerich, in western Luxembourg. , the village has a population of 184....

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Beckerich has a drinking water production plant, which supplies Lidl

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

Manure

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