Canton of Diekirch

Canton of Diekirch
Kanton Dikrech (Luxembourgish)
Kanton Diekirch (German)
Coat of arms of Canton of Diekirch
Coordinates: 49°48′N 6°12′E / 49.800°N 6.200°E / 49.800; 6.200
CountryLuxembourg
Legislative constituencyNord
LAU 1LU00006
Communes
(cities in bold)
Bettendorf
Bourscheid
Diekirch
Erpeldange
Ettelbruck
Feulen
Mertzig
Reisdorf
Schieren
Vallée de l'Ernz
Area
 • Total204.5 km2 (79.0 sq mi)
 • Rank8th of 12
Highest elevation525 m (1,722 ft)
Lowest elevation175 m (574 ft)
Population
 (2024)
 • Total35,764
 • Rank4th of 12
 • Density170/km2 (450/sq mi)
  • Rank5th of 12

Diekirch (Luxembourgish: Dikrech) is a canton in the north of Luxembourg. Neither the canton, town, nor commune of Diekirch should be confused with the former district of Diekirch, one of three administrative units in Luxembourg abolished in October 2015. It borders Germany.