Oberpallen
Oberpallen
Uewerpallen | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Oberpallen | |
| Country | Luxembourg |
| District | Diekirch |
| Canton | Redange |
| Created | Original commune |
| Abolished | 25 July 1846 |
| Currently | Part of Beckerich |
Oberpallen (Luxembourgish: Uewerpallen) is a small town in the commune of Beckerich, in western Luxembourg. In 2025, the town had a population of 422.[1]
Oberpallen was a commune in the canton of Redange until 25 July 1846, when it was merged into the commune of Beckerich.
Since fuel, tobacco, and alcohol taxes are lower in Luxembourg than in Belgium, many Belgians cross the border to get easy discounts there. In this respect, Oberpallen is like Steinfort and Martelange.
Former commune
The former commune consisted of the villages:
- Dideling
- Levelange
- Oberpallen
References
- ^ "Registre national des personnes physiques RNPP : Population par localité". data.public.lu. 2025-09-30.
Further reading
- Bernard-Lesceux, Isabelle (1 October 1997). "L'école au village: L'exemple d'Oberpallen". Hémecht (in French). 49 (4): 523ff.
- Bernard-Lesceux, Isabelle (1 October 1999). "Les calvaires et croix de chemin d'Oberpallen: Un exemple de piété populaire dans les campagnes luxembourgeoises au XVIIIᵉ siècle". Hémecht (in French). 51 (4): 503ff.
External links
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