Ernen

municipality in the canton of Valais in Switzerland

Ernen (Walliser German: Ärne, French: Aragnon) is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

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Coat of arms of Ernen
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Ernen is located in Switzerland
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Ernen is located in Canton of Valais
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Coordinates: 46°24′N 8°9′E / 46.400°N 8.150°E / 46.400; 8.150
CountrySwitzerland
CantonValais
DistrictGoms
Government
 • MayorChristine Clausen
Area
 • Total35.4 km2 (13.7 sq mi)
Elevation
1,196 m (3,924 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2018)[2]
 • Total492
 • Density14/km2 (36/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code(s)
3995
SFOS number6056
Surrounded byBellwald, Binn, Blitzingen, Fiesch, Grafschaft, Grengiols, Lax, Niederwald, Reckingen-Gluringen
Websitewww.ernen.ch
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On 1 January 2005, the former municipalities of Ausserbinn, Ernen, Mühlebach and Steinhaus merged into the municipality of Ernen.

In 1997, Ernen was awarded the Wakker Prize for the preservation of its architectural heritage.

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References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "Arealstatistik Standard - Gemeinden nach 4 Hauptbereichen". Federal Statistical Office. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  2. "Ständige Wohnbevölkerung nach Staatsangehörigkeitskategorie Geschlecht und Gemeinde; Provisorische Jahresergebnisse; 2018". Federal Statistical Office. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2019.

Other websites

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  Media related to Ernen at Wikimedia Commons