Uckange
Uckange | |
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Coordinates: 49°18′11″N 6°09′21″E / 49.3031°N 6.1558°E | |
Country | France |
Region | Grand Est |
Department | Moselle |
Arrondissement | Thionville |
Canton | Fameck |
Intercommunality | CA Val de Fensch |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Gérard Léonardi[1] |
Area 1 | 5.56 km2 (2.15 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[2] | 6,976 |
• Density | 1,300/km2 (3,200/sq mi) |
Demonym | Uckangeois |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 57683 /57270 |
Elevation | 150–190 m (490–620 ft) (avg. 157 m or 515 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Uckange (French pronunciation: [ykɑ̃ʒ]; German: Ückingen; Lorraine Franconian: Ickéng/Ickéngen) is a commune in the Moselle department in Grand Est in north-eastern France. The inhabitants are called Uckangeois.
History
The first traces of the Uckangeois date back to more than 6,000 years with the discovery in the 1960s of remains between
It belonged to the former Duchy of Luxembourg, in the seigneury of Richemont-Rodemack. The village was ceded to France in 1659 (Treaty of the Pyrenees).
The town experienced its greatest expansion at the end of the 19th century, with the establishment of STUMM font factories.
Today this factory, which produced cast iron, is closed since 1991, but a blast furnace, the U4, remains and is considered as a historical monument.
This industrial heritage is the center of a vast cultural project since 2005. The first visits began in September–October 2007.[3]
Although relatively modest, the city has known great importance in the past. Indeed, it was located near the Roman road leading to Trier, on the banks of the Moselle, which has had a railway network since 1850.
Uckange is also known by beer lovers because the compagny Ensel brewed beer from 1868 to 1940.[4]
The town is also known for its bakery specialty, the Wagotine, produced since 1961.[5]
Population
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1968 | 10,326 | — |
1975 | 11,560 | +1.63% |
1982 | 9,524 | −2.73% |
1990 | 9,189 | −0.45% |
1999 | 7,905 | −1.66% |
2007 | 7,375 | −0.86% |
2012 | 6,648 | −2.05% |
2017 | 6,818 | +0.51% |
Source: INSEE[6] |
Geography
Climate
The local climate is mild with few extremes of temperature and ample precipitation in all months. The
Cultural heritage and architecture
U4 blast furnace park
The park is a cultural project housed in the old furnace. It includes, among other, art exhibitions and guided tours by former steel workers.[3]
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U4 furnace at night
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The garden of the park
Notable residents
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Accueil". Parc du haut-fourneau U4.
- ^ "Uckange: Brasserie Ensel". Bière et brasseries de Moselle. 14 September 2009.
- ^ "La wagotine". Keldelice.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
- ^ "Closest city on record to Metzervisse".
External links
- Media related to Uckange at Wikimedia Commons