Bous-Waldbredimus Explained

Bous-Waldbredimus
Native Name Lang:lb
Settlement Type:Commune
Mapsize:200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Luxembourg
Subdivision Type1:Canton
Subdivision Name1:Remich
Leader Title:Mayor
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Rank: of 100
Elevation Max Rank: of 100
Elevation Min Rank: of 100
Population Rank: of 100
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Density Rank: of 100
Timezone1:CET
Utc Offset1:+1
Timezone1 Dst:CEST
Utc Offset1 Dst:+2
Blank Name Sec1:LAU 2

Bous-Waldbredimus is a commune in south-eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Remich. It was established on 1 September 2023 with the merger of the communes of Bous and Waldbredimus.

History

According to the authorities responsible, the merger of the communities of Bous and Waldbredimus is about creating larger, sustainable communities that will be better positioned than the previous small communities by pooling resources and strengths. The state also pays a merger premium. In Bous, mergers with Stadtbredimus and Waldbredimus were possible, but in Waldbredimus there was also a merger with Weiler zum Turm and Dalheim. In a citizens' vote on 3 April 2022, 57% in Bous and 75% in Waldbredimus supported the merger of their communities.[1] The merger would take effect on 1 September 2023.[2]

Geography

Populated places

The commune consists of the following localities. The communal seat is shown in bold:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gemeinden / Bous und Waldbredimus: Die Fusion ist beschlossene Sache. 28 January 2023. 7 April 2022. www.tageblatt.lu. de.
  2. Web site: Legilux . public.lu . 11 October 2023. .