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 |
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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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