What is the population of Grengiols, Valais?

Grengiols has a population of approximately 436 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Grengiols, Valais located?

Grengiols is located in Valais, Switzerland, at approximate coordinates 46.3730°, 8.0925°.

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Grengiols

Total population

436

Elevation984 m

Land area58.46 km²

Coordinates46.37°, 8.09°

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City facts

Elevation

984 m

Area

58.46 km²

Official website

www.grengiols.ch

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Overview

Grengiols is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

History & geography

History

Grengiols is first mentioned in 1052 as Graneirolis. In 1228 it was mentioned as Griniruel and in 1297 as Graniols. The name probably comes from the Latin word graneirolas meaning a small granary.

Geography

Grengiols has an area, , of . Of this area, 21.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 25.6% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.8% is settled (buildings or roads) and 52.4% is unproductive land. The municipality is located in the Östlich Raron district, on the southern slopes of the Rhone valley near the entrance to the Goms valley. It consists of the village of Grengiols with scattered settlements including; Hockmatte, Ze Hyschere, Bächerhyschere and others, on the road leading into the Goms valley and then over the Albrun Pass.

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