Visp
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| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Valais |
| District | Visp |
| Coordinates | 46°16′N 7°52′E |
| Population | 6624 (December 2003) |
| Area | 13.22 km2 (5.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 658 m (2,159 ft) |
| Postal code | 3930 |
| SFOS number | 6297 |
| Surrounded by (view map) |
Baltschieder, Brig-Glis, Bürchen, Lalden, Raron, Visperterminen, Zeneggen |
| Website | www.visp.ch |
![Visp [zoom] is located in Switzerland](/wiki/File:Switzerland_location_map.svg)
Visp is the capital city of the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
It has a population of around 7,000 people. The two valleys are Mattertal and Saastal. It borders Brig-Glis
The majority of the population are German-speaking.
Economy [change]
It has a chemical business named LONZA AG. There are also several smaller businesses.
Transportation [change]
In 2007, Visp will become a junction of the Neue Eisenbahn-Alpentransversale or NEAT, connecting with many other rail-lines.
The bus and the train station of Visp and Brig is the starting point for many outdoor activities, trips, and tours in the surrounding mountain resorts of Zermatt and Saas-Fee.
Other websites [change]
- Official website (German)
