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Ried-Brig
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Brig | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 47.5 km2 (18.3 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 918 m (3,012 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2015 )
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| • Total | 2,041 | |
| • Density | 42.97/km2 (111.29/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3911
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| Surrounded by | Brig-Glis, Grengiols, Simplon, Termen, Varzo (IT-VB), Zwischbergen | |
Ried-Brig is a municipality in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
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History
Ried-Brig is first mentioned in 1232 as Riet. In 1428 it was mentioned as ried de briga. Until 1993 it was officially known as Ried bei Brig.
Geography
Ried-Brig has an area, as of 2011[update], of 47.5 square kilometers (18.3 sq mi). Of this area, 19.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while 30.7% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 2.7% is settled (buildings or roads) and 47.6% is unproductive land.
The municipality is located in the Brig district, above Brig and on the Simplon Pass road.
Images for kids
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Traditional houses in Ried-Brig
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Modern houses in Ried-Brig
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Interior of Church of St. Rita in Ried-Brig
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See also
In Spanish: Ried-Brig para niños
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