The country's eighth-most populous commune, it is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette.

As of 2024[update], the town of Bettembourg, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 9,160.

[1] Other towns within the commune include Abweiler, Fennange, Huncherange, and Noertzange.

[2] Bettembourg Castle, located in the centre of the town, has a history starting in 1733 when it was built as the residence of a farming family.

Today it houses the offices and services of the local commune and acts as the town hall of Bettembourg.