Simplon, Valais
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Simplon | |
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Country | Switzerland |
Canton | Valais |
District | Brig |
Coordinates | |
Population | 350 (2005) |
- Density | 4 /km² (10 /sq.mi.) |
Area | 90.9 km² (35.1 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,476 m (4,843 ft) |
Postal code | 3907 |
SFOS number | 6009 |
Mayor | Leopold Zenklusen |
Surrounded by (view map) |
Brig-Glis, Eisten, Ried-Brig, Saas Almagell, Saas Balen, Saas Grund, Visperterminen, Zwischbergen |
Website | www.gemeinde-simplon.ch |
Simplon (earlier name Simpeln, Walliser German: Simpilu, Italian: Sempione) is a municipality in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
The former member of the Swiss Federal Council Josef Escher was born in Simplon.
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