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Sanem

Sanem
Suessem
Commune
The castle
The castle
Coat of arms of Sanem
Coat of arms
Map of Luxembourg with Sanem highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
Map of Luxembourg with Sanem highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
Coordinates: 49°32′50″N 5°55′40″E / 49.5472°N 5.9278°E / 49.5472; 5.9278Coordinates: 49°32′50″N 5°55′40″E / 49.5472°N 5.9278°E / 49.5472; 5.9278
Country  Luxembourg
Canton Esch-sur-Alzette
Government
 • Mayor Georges Engel
Area
 • Total 24.42 km2 (9.43 sq mi)
Area rank 35 of 105
Highest elevation 422 m (1,385 ft)
 • Rank 34th of 105
Lowest elevation 277 m (909 ft)
 • Rank 82nd of 105
Population (2014)
 • Total 15,047
 • Rank 6th of 105
 • Density 620/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
 • Density rank 11th of 105
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
LAU 2 LU00010013
Website sanem.lu

Sanem (Luxembourgish: Suessem, French: Sanem or German: Sassenheim) is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, which is part of the district of Luxembourg. The administrative centre and largest town is Belvaux.

As of 2005, the town of Sanem, which lies in the north of the commune, has a population of 2,397. Other towns within the commune include Belvaux, Ehlerange, and Soleuvre.

Sanem Castle has a history dating back to the 13th century. Today's building was completed in 1557 after the medieval castle had been partly destroyed. The castle still maintains much of its original character.



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