Sanem, Esch-sur-Alzette
Sanem: commune in Luxembourg
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Quick Facts about Sanem
| Population | 17,550 |
| Country | Luxembourg |
| State | Esch-sur-Alzette (Luxembourg) |
| County | Sanem |
| Different from | Sassenheim |
| Area | 2442 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 49.5481,5.9289 |
| Altitude | 1,040 feet / 317 meters |
| Capital | Belvaux |
| Time Zone | Europe/Luxembourg |
| Local time | 01:52:53 (24th April 2026) |
Geography
Sanem is located at 49°32'53"N 5°55'44"E (49.5480600, 5.9288900). It has 2 neighbors: Esch sur Alzette and Differdange.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1821 | 1,096 | - | demographic balance |
| 1851 | 1,275 | 14.04% | demographic balance |
| 1871 | 1,289 | 1.09% | demographic balance |
| 1880 | 1,460 | 11.71% | demographic balance |
| 1890 | 1,749 | 16.52% | demographic balance |
| 1900 | 1,877 | 6.82% | demographic balance |
| 1910 | 2,339 | 19.75% | demographic balance |
| 1922 | 2,356 | 0.72% | demographic balance |
| 1930 | 4,690 | 49.77% | demographic balance |
| 1935 | 4,700 | 0.21% | demographic balance |
| 1947 | 4,468 | -5.19% | demographic balance |
| 1960 | 7,021 | 36.36% | demographic balance |
| 1970 | 10,078 | 30.33% | demographic balance |
| 1978 | 11,213 | 10.12% | demographic balance |
| 1979 | 11,119 | -0.85% | demographic balance |
| 1981 | 11,162 | 0.39% | demographic balance |
| 1983 | 11,160 | -0.02% | demographic balance |
| 1984 | 11,180 | 0.18% | demographic balance |
| 1985 | 11,170 | -0.09% | demographic balance |
| 1986 | 11,170 | 0% | demographic balance |
| 1987 | 11,120 | -0.45% | demographic balance |
| 1988 | 11,132 | 0.11% | demographic balance |
| 1989 | 11,159 | 0.24% | demographic balance |
| 1990 | 11,287 | 1.13% | demographic balance |
| 1991 | 11,554 | 2.31% | demographic balance |
| 1992 | 11,729 | 1.49% | demographic balance |
| 1993 | 12,003 | 2.28% | demographic balance |
| 1994 | 12,043 | 0.33% | demographic balance |
| 1995 | 12,170 | 1.04% | demographic balance |
| 1996 | 12,332 | 1.31% | demographic balance |
| 1997 | 12,639 | 2.43% | demographic balance |
| 1998 | 12,676 | 0.29% | demographic balance |
| 1999 | 12,770 | 0.74% | demographic balance |
| 2000 | 12,859 | 0.69% | demographic balance |
| 2001 | 13,041 | 1.4% | demographic balance |
| 2002 | 13,276 | 1.77% | demographic balance |
| 2003 | 13,505 | 1.7% | demographic balance |
| 2004 | 13,705 | 1.46% | demographic balance |
| 2005 | 13,898 | 1.39% | demographic balance |
| 2006 | 14,032 | 0.95% | demographic balance |
| 2007 | 14,071 | 0.28% | demographic balance |
| 2008 | 14,228 | 1.1% | demographic balance |
| 2009 | 14,255 | 0.19% | demographic balance |
| 2010 | 14,421 | 1.15% | demographic balance |
| 2011 | 14,470 | 0.34% | demographic balance |
| 2012 | 14,619 | 1.02% | demographic balance |
| 2013 | 14,832 | 1.44% | demographic balance |
| 2014 | 15,047 | 1.43% | demographic balance |
| 2015 | 15,415 | 2.39% | demographic balance |
| 2016 | 15,748 | 2.11% | demographic balance |
| 2017 | 16,136 | 2.4% | demographic balance |
| 2018 | 16,780 | 3.84% | demographic balance |
| 2019 | 17,277 | 2.88% | demographic balance |
| 2020 | 17,550 | 1.56% | demographic balance |
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