Vrin

former municipality of Switzerland in Graubünden

Vrin is a former municipality in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It is found of the district Surselva. On 1 January 2013 the former municipalities of Vrin, Cumbel, Degen, Lumbrein, Morissen, Suraua, Vignogn and Vella merged into the new municipality of Lumnezia. In 1998, Vrin was awarded the Wakker Prize for the preservation of its architectural heritage. It was first mentioned in 1208 as Varin.

Vrin
Coat of arms of Vrin
Location of Vrin
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Vrin is located in Switzerland
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Vrin
Vrin is located in Canton of Graubünden
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Vrin
Coordinates: 46°39′N 9°5′E / 46.650°N 9.083°E / 46.650; 9.083
CountrySwitzerland
CantonGraubünden
DistrictSurselva
Area
 • Total71.25 km2 (27.51 sq mi)
Elevation
1,448 m (4,751 ft)
Population
 (2000)[1]
 • Total249
 • Density3.5/km2 (9.1/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code(s)
7149
SFOS number3606
Surrounded byBlenio (TI), Lumbrein, Medel (Lucmagn), Sumvitg, Vals
Websitewww.vrin.ch
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In 2011, 255 people lived there.

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