Splügen, Switzerland
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| Canton | Graubünden |
| District | Hinterrhein |
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| Population | 446 (2005) |
| Area | 60.49 km² |
| Elevation | 1475 m |
| Postal code | 7435 |
| Mayor | Walter Mengelt |
| Website | www.gemeinde-spluegen.ch |
| Localities | Medels im Rheinwald |
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Splügen is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. The Splügen Pass road leads from Splügen to Chiavenna. The municipality is predominantly German-speaking, with Romansch- and Italian-speaking minorities.
In 1995, the Swiss Heritage Society bestowed the Wakker Prize upon Avegno.
On 1 January 2006 Splügen incorporated its neighbouring municipality of Medels im Rheinwald.
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- Kurt Wanner: Splügen, Switzerland in German, French or Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
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