Kopstal Koplescht |
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Commune | ||
The town hall
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Map of Luxembourg with Kopstal highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red |
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Coordinates: 49°39′51″N 6°04′19″E / 49.664167°N 6.071944°ECoordinates: 49°39′51″N 6°04′19″E / 49.664167°N 6.071944°E | ||
Country | Luxembourg | |
Canton | Capellen | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Romain Adam | |
Area | ||
• Total | 7.9 km2 (3.1 sq mi) | |
Area rank | 100 of 105 | |
Highest elevation | 392 m (1,286 ft) | |
• Rank | 59th of 105 | |
Lowest elevation | 245 m (804 ft) | |
• Rank | 57th of 105 | |
Population (2014) | ||
• Total | 3,250 | |
• Rank | 45th of 105 | |
• Density | 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi) | |
• Density rank | 18th of 105 | |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
LAU 2 | LU00009008 | |
Website | kopstal.lu |
Kopstal (Luxembourgish: Koplescht) is a commune and a small town in central Luxembourg. The towns of Kopstal and Bridel belong to this commune. Kopstal is a small town, with a population of 644 as of 2005[update], located in a valley between forested hills situated beneath Bridel.
It is in the countryside and at ten minutes distance driving from the capital. School children are able to attend the schools in the city and young people can enjoy Luxemburg City's night life. There are many paths through the forests next to Kopstal.
Kopstal was formed on 1 July 1853, when it was detached from the communes of Kehlen (in Capellen canton) and Steinsel (in Luxembourg canton). The law forming Kopstal was passed on the 22 February 1853.