Monthey
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| Monthey | |
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| Canton | Valais |
| District | Monthey |
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| Population | 15299 (2005) |
| Area | 22.7 km² |
| Elevation | m |
| Postal code | 1870 |
| Mayor | Fernand Mariétan |
| Website | www.monthey.ch |
| Demonym | Les Montheysans |
| Twin towns | Diekirch (Luxembourg), Ivrea (Italy), Tübingen (Germany) |
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Monthey is the capital of the district of Monthey in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
Its population is of 15 118 (as of 2004) inhabitants (Montheysans). Monthey is located on the west side of the Rhone valley, south to Lake Geneva. Monthey is important to Swiss industry, with the former chemical company Ciba-Geigy (now Novartis, Syngenta and Cimo) and the metallurgical company Giovanola. The city is close to the famous winter sports region, the Portes du Soleil.
This city is also home to Bolliger & Mabillard, world-famous roller coaster designers.
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