Coordinates: 46°12′N 8°3′E / 46.2, 8.05 (Simplon)
| Simplon |
| Country |
Switzerland |
| Canton |
Valais |
| District |
Brig |
| Coordinates |
46°12′N 8°3′E / 46.2, 8.05 |
| Population |
350 (2005[update]) |
| - 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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