Bratsch

village in the canton of Valais in Switzerland

Bratsch is a village and former municipality of the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

Bratsch
Coat of arms of Bratsch
Location of Bratsch
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Bratsch is located in Switzerland
Bratsch
Bratsch
Bratsch is located in Canton of Valais
Bratsch
Bratsch
Coordinates: 46°19′N 7°42′E / 46.317°N 7.700°E / 46.317; 7.700
CountrySwitzerland
CantonValais
DistrictLeuk
Area
 • Total6.2 km2 (2.4 sq mi)
Elevation
1,090 m (3,580 ft)
Population
 (Dec 2002)
 • Total490
 • Density79/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code(s)
3957
SFOS number6103
LocalitiesEngersch, Getwing, Niedergampel
Surrounded byErschmatt, Gampel, Leuk, Turtmann
Twin townsHorw (Switzerland)
Websitewww.bratsch.ch
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Bratsch

On 1 January 2009 the former municipalities of Bratsch and Gampel merged into the new municipality of Gampel-Bratsch.