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Countries of the World

Valais

Canton of Switzerland

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Valais is a canton of Switzerland, and its capital is Sion. It is the 3rd largest of the country's 26 cantons by area, at 5,225 km². With about 365,844 people, it ranks 8th by population and holds roughly 4% of the national total.

Type
Canton
Capital
Sion
Population
365,8448th of 26, 2024
Area
5,225 km²3rd of 26
Density
70 per km²

Bordering cantons