# Vianden > town in municipality with the same name in Luxembourg **Wikidata**: [Q20969217](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20969217) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/vianden-q20969217 ## Summary Vianden is a town and municipality located in northern Luxembourg, serving as the capital of both the municipality and the Canton of Vianden. Classified legally as a city, it sits at an elevation of 228 meters above sea level with a population of 2,203 as of January 1, 2023. The settlement is geographically defined by coordinates 49.935° N, 6.20889° E and is identified internationally by the UN/LOCODE LUVIA. ## Key Facts * **Classification:** Legally defined as a "city" under Luxembourgish law (Reference: http://legilux.public.lu/eli/etat/leg/loi/1843/02/24/n1/jo). * **Location:** Situated within the municipality of Vianden and the Canton of Vianden in the country of Luxembourg. * **Population:** Recorded at 2,203 inhabitants on January 1, 2023 (Preferred value); previous counts were 2,190 in 2022 and 2,161 in 2021. * **Geographic Coordinates:** Latitude 49.935, Longitude 6.20889. * **Elevation:** 228 meters above sea level. * **International Codes:** UN/LOCODE is LUVIA; GeoNames ID is 6693333; Who's on First ID is 1125303779. * **Languages:** Wikipedia articles exist in Cebuano (ceb) and Luxembourgish (lb). * **Pronunciation:** Audio files available for Luxembourgish ("Lb-Veianen.ogg") and a specific Luxembourgish dialect ("Lb-Veinen.ogg"). * **Dictionary Entry:** Listed in the Lëtzebuerger Online Dictionnaire under the ID "VEIANEN1". * **Digital Presence:** The entity has a sitelink count of 2 across major language editions. ## FAQs **What is the administrative status of Vianden?** Vianden holds the dual status of being a town and a municipality, while also serving as the capital of the Canton of Vianden. Legally, it is classified specifically as a "city" according to the law of February 24, 1843. **How has the population of Vianden changed recently?** The town has shown steady growth, with the population rising from 2,161 in 2021 to 2,190 in 2022, and reaching 2,203 by January 1, 2023. These figures are sourced from official Luxembourgish government datasets. **Where is Vianden located geographically?** The settlement is positioned in Luxembourg at coordinates 49.935° North and 6.20889° East. It sits at an elevation of 228 meters above sea level within the northern region of the country. **How is Vianden identified in international logistics and databases?** For trade and logistics purposes, the town uses the UN/LOCODE "LUVIA." It is also uniquely identified in the GeoNames database with the ID 6693333 and in the Who's on First dataset with ID 1125303779. ## Why It Matters Vianden serves as a critical administrative and demographic node in northern Luxembourg, functioning as the capital for both its immediate municipality and the broader Canton of Vianden. Its designation as a "city" under 19th-century legislation highlights its historical and legal significance within the Grand Duchy's governance structure. The town's precise geographic and demographic data supports regional planning, logistics via its UN/LOCODE, and cultural preservation through its specific linguistic resources and dictionary entries. As a distinct human settlement with a documented population trend, it provides essential data points for understanding the demographic shifts in Luxembourg's rural and semi-urban areas. ## Notable For * **Legal Distinction:** One of the few entities explicitly classified as a "city" under the specific 1843 Luxembourgish law. * **Administrative Centrality:** Acts as the capital for two distinct administrative levels: the municipality and the Canton of Vianden. * **Linguistic Specificity:** Features dedicated audio pronunciations for both standard Luxembourgish and a specific local dialect. * **Data Precision:** Maintains highly granular population statistics with annual updates and specific point-in-time qualifiers. * **Geographic Identity:** Defined by a unique combination of coordinates and a specific elevation of 228 meters. ## Body ### Administrative and Legal Classification Vianden is formally recognized as a city, a classification derived from the law enacted on February 24, 1843. This legal status distinguishes it within the Luxembourgish administrative framework. The entity functions as the capital of the municipality that shares its name, Vianden. Furthermore, it serves as the capital of the Canton of Vianden, anchoring the administrative hierarchy of the region. The relationship between the town and its surrounding municipality is one of identity, where the settlement and the administrative unit share the same name. ### Demographics and Population Trends The population of Vianden has been tracked with high precision in recent years. As of January 1, 2021, the recorded population was 2,161. This figure increased to 2,190 by January 1, 2022. The most recent preferred data point, recorded on January 1, 2023, places the population at 2,203. These statistics are sourced from official datasets provided by the Luxembourgish government, ensuring the reliability of the demographic profile. The data includes specific qualifiers for the point in time, allowing for accurate historical comparison. ### Geographic and Physical Characteristics Geographically, Vianden is located at latitude 49.935 and longitude 6.20889. The town sits at an elevation of 228 meters above sea level. These physical attributes are essential for mapping and environmental analysis. The location is within the country of Luxembourg. The specific coordinates and elevation data are cross-referenced with authoritative geographic databases to ensure accuracy. ### International Identification and Codes To facilitate international trade and logistics, Vianden is assigned the UN/LOCODE LUVIA. This code is verified through the UNECE trade locode database. In the GeoNames geographical database, the town is identified by the unique ID 6693333. Additionally, the Who's on First project assigns it the ID 1125303779. These identifiers allow for seamless integration into global mapping and shipping systems. ### Linguistic and Cultural Resources The entity is documented in the Lëtzebuerger Online Dictionnaire under the entry ID VEIANEN1. Pronunciation resources are available in Luxembourgish, including a standard version ("Lb-Veianen.ogg") and a dialect-specific version ("Lb-Veinen.ogg"). The dialect version is explicitly noted as a part of the Luxembourgish language family. Wikipedia content for Vianden is available in two languages: Cebuano (ceb) and Luxembourgish (lb). The total sitelink count across these platforms is 2, indicating a focused but specific digital footprint. ### Data Provenance and References All factual claims regarding Vianden are supported by specific references. Population data is drawn from the public.lu domain, specifically datasets with identifiers such as c6ad6362-475b-4993-a2ef-ddc0f5504500, 72515149-9308-498f-a919-8b2095baea1b, and 915d503f-62db-4a13-976c-57d78f0e97cb. The legal classification references the official Legilux publication. Geographic coordinates and elevation data are linked to the reference Q169514. The UN/LOCODE reference points to the official UNECE service page. This rigorous referencing ensures that every statistic and classification is verifiable against primary sources. ## References 1. [Source](http://legilux.public.lu/eli/etat/leg/loi/1843/02/24/n1/jo) 2. [Source](https://data.public.lu/fr/datasets/r/c6ad6362-475b-4993-a2ef-ddc0f5504500) 3. [Source](https://data.public.lu/fr/datasets/r/72515149-9308-498f-a919-8b2095baea1b) 4. [Source](https://data.public.lu/fr/datasets/r/915d503f-62db-4a13-976c-57d78f0e97cb) 5. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/lu.htm)