Beckerich

Beckerich
Biekerech
Commune
Coat of arms of Beckerich
Coat of arms
Map of Luxembourg with Beckerich highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
Map of Luxembourg with Beckerich highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
Coordinates: 49°43′50″N 5°53′00″E / 49.7306°N 5.8833°E / 49.7306; 5.8833
Country Luxembourg
CantonRedange
Government
 • MayorThierry Lagoda (Independent)
Area
 • Total
28.41 km2 (10.97 sq mi)
 • Rank28th of 100
Highest elevation
400 m (1,300 ft)
 • Rank50th of 100
Lowest elevation
265 m (869 ft)
 • Rank68th of 100
Population
 (2026)
 • Total
2,938
 • Rank58th of 100
 • Density103.4/km2 (267.8/sq mi)
  • Rank69th of 100
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
LAU 2LU0000701
Websitebeckerich.lu

Beckerich (German pronunciation: [ˈbɛkəʁɪç]; Luxembourgish: Biekerech) is a commune and small town in western Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange. It lies close to the border with Belgium.

As of September 2026, the town of Beckerich, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 895.

Beckerich has a drinking water production plant, which supplies Lidl Stores with water internationally. It supplies about 85% of its energy needs, exclusive of transportation, from alternative energy sources, primarily manure.

Populated places

The commune consists of the following villages:

Beckerich Section:

Oberpallen Section:

Population

References

  1. ↑ "Registre national des personnes physiques RNPP : Population par localité". data.public.lu. 30 September 2026. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
  2. ↑ "Population par canton et commune". statistiques.public.lu. Archived from the original on 2016-09-12. Retrieved 11 January 2022.