Monthey

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Monthey is the capital of the district of Monthey in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

Coat of arms of Monthey
Coordinates: 46°15′N 6°57′E / 46.250°N 6.950°E / 46.250; 6.950Coordinates: 46°15′N 6°57′E / 46.250°N 6.950°E / 46.250; 6.950
CountrySwitzerland
CantonValais
DistrictMonthey
Government
 • MayorFernand Mariétan
Area
 • Total22.7 km2 (8.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total15,299
 • Density674.0/km2 (1,746/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code(s)
1870
Surrounded byBex (VD), Châtel (FR-74), Collombey-Muraz, Massongex, Montriond (FR-74), Ollon (VD), Troistorrents, Val-d'Illiez, Vérossaz
Twin townsDiekirch (Luxembourg), Ivrea (Italy), Tübingen (Germany)
Websitewww.monthey.ch

As of 2004, Monthey had a population is of 15,118 people (Montheysans). Monthey is located on the west side of the Rhône valley, south to Lake Geneva. Monthey is important to Swiss industry, with many important companies including chemical companies. The city is close to the famous winter sports region, the Portes du Soleil.

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References

Other websites

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