Randa, Switzerland

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Coordinates: 46°06′N, 7°47′E

Randa
Country Switzerland
Canton Valais
District Visp
Coordinates 46°06′N, 7°47′E
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 (Switzerland)
Randa
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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

  1. ^ Lane, F.W. The Elements Rage (David & Charles 1966), p. 83

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