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Valais

Located in Switzerland Coordinates: 46°13′45″ N 7°27′35″ E

Valais
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Map showing the location of Valais Valais
Location in Switzerland
Population
348,503
348.5K
Elevation
1,350 m
above sea level
Local time
UTC+01:00
Europe/Zurich · UTC+01:00
Places inside
113
listed under Valais

About Valais

Valais is a region. Location: Switzerland. Population: 348,503.

From Wikipedia

Valais (UK: VAL-ay, US: val-AY; French: [valɛ] ), more formally, the Canton of Valais or Wallis, is one of the 26 cantons forming the Swiss Confederation. It is composed of thirteen districts and its capital and largest city is Sion. Valais is situated in the southwestern part of the country. It borders the cantons of Vaud and Bern to the north, the cantons of Uri and Ticino to the east, as well as Italy to the south and France to the west.

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At a glance

Built
1815
Area
5,224 km²

Source: Wikidata

In comparison

  • 51 sights and natural places within 10 km Lac de Vernamiège, Tour de Bonvin
  • Listed here: Mountain: 66, Natural site: 20, District: 13, Lake: 7

Places in Valais

113 places

Largest cities and towns

  • Sion Municipality, Sion District
    34.7K
  • Monthey Municipality, Monthey District
    17.9K
  • Sierre Municipality, Sierre District
    16.8K
  • Martigny Municipality, Martigny District
    20.2K
  • Brig-Glis Municipality, Brig District
    13.1K
  • Crans-Montana Municipality, Sierre District
    10.4K
  • Naters Municipality, Brig District
    10.2K
  • Val de Bagnes Municipality, Entremont District
    10.2K

Nature and heritage in Valais

Sources & licences

Data last updated: · 2 independent sources