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Visp
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Country | Switzerland | |
Canton | Valais | |
District | Visp | |
Area | ||
• Total | 13.17 km2 (5.08 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 658 m (2,159 ft) | |
Population
(Dec 2015 )
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• Total | 7,665 | |
• Density | 582.00/km2 (1,507.4/sq mi) | |
Postal code |
3930
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Surrounded by | Baltschieder, Brig-Glis, Bürchen, Lalden, Raron, Visperterminen, Zeneggen |
Visp is the capital city of the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
It has a population of around 7,000 people. The two valleys are Mattertal and Saastal. It borders Brig-Glis
The majority of the population are German-speaking.
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Economy
It has a chemical business named LONZA AG. There are also several smaller businesses.
Transportation
In 2007, Visp will become a junction of the Neue Eisenbahn-Alpentransversale or NEAT, connecting with many other rail-lines.
The bus and the train station of Visp and Brig is the starting point for many outdoor activities, trips, and tours in the surrounding mountain resorts of Zermatt and Saas-Fee.
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See also
- In Spanish: Visp
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