Sion | |
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Coordinates: 46°14′N 7°22′E / 46.233°N 7.367°E | |
Country | Switzerland |
Canton | Valais |
District | Sion |
Government | |
• Mayor | François Mudry CVP/PDC |
Area | |
• Total | 29.81 km2 (11.51 sq mi) |
Elevation | 500 m (1,600 ft) |
Population (31 December 2018)[2] | |
• Total | 34,708 |
• Density | 1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (Central European Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time) |
Postal code(s) | 1950 |
SFOS number | 6266 |
Surrounded by | Ayent, Conthey, Grimisuat, Grône, Les Agettes, Nax, Nendaz, Saint-Léonard, Salins, Savièse, Vernamiège, Vex |
Twin towns | Colón (Argentina), Philippi (United States) |
Website | www SFSO statistics |
Sion is the capital of the Swiss canton of Valais. In 2002, it had a population of 27,700.
Landmarks include the Basilique de Valère and Château de Tourbillon.