Randa, Switzerland
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Randa | |
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Country | Switzerland |
Canton | Valais |
District | Visp |
Coordinates | |
Population | 424 (2002) |
- Density | 8 /km² (20 /sq.mi.) |
Area | 54.53 km² (21.1 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) |
Postal code | 3928 |
SFOS number | 6287 |
Localities | Wildi |
Surrounded by | Ayer, Oberems, Saas Fee, Sankt Niklaus, Täsch, Zermatt |
Website | www.randa.ch |
Randa is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
In 1819 the village was almost totally destroyed by the blast from a huge avalanche that fell nearby. [1]
[edit] References
- ^ Lane, F.W. The Elements Rage (David & Charles 1966), p. 83
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