Salins, Switzerland

Salins is a former municipality of the district of Sion in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. [1]

Coat of arms of Salins
Coordinates: 46°13′N 7°22′E / 46.217°N 7.367°E / 46.217; 7.367Coordinates: 46°13′N 7°22′E / 46.217°N 7.367°E / 46.217; 7.367
CountrySwitzerland
CantonValais
DistrictSion
Government
 • MayorNicolas Rossier
Area
 • Total4.1 km2 (1.6 sq mi)
Elevation
842 m (2,762 ft)
Population
 (Dec 2012)
 • Total960
 • Density234/km2 (606/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code(s)
1991
Surrounded byLes Agettes, Nendaz, Sion, Veysonnaz
Websitewww.salins.ch
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On 1 January 2013, the former municipality of Salins merged into the municipality of Sion.

References

  1. Agassiz, Lewis (1833). A Journey to Switzerland, and Pedestrian Tours in that Country: Including a Sketch of Its History, and of the Manners and Custorms of Its Inhabitants. Smith, Elder and Company.

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