Erpeldange-sur-Sûre
Erpeldange-sur-Sûre is a commune and small town in north-eastern Luxembourg. It lies along the river Sûre, between Ettelbruck and Diekirch. It is part of the canton of Diekirch.
, the town of Erpeldange, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 1,297. Other towns within the commune include Burden and Ingeldorf.
Erpeldange-sur-Sûre was formed on 1 July 1850, when it was detached from the commune of Ettelbruck, along with the commune of Schieren. The law forming Erpeldange-sur-Sûre was passed on the 22 January 1850.
Erpeldange Castle now houses the commune's administrative offices. It has a history dating from the 13th century.
Demographics
Between 2011 and 2021, Erpeldange-sur-Sûre was the slowest growing commune in Luxembourg.Notable people
- André Bauler, Luxembourgish politician, Mayor of Erpeldange, Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies
- Leandro Barreiro, Luxembourgish football player