Monthey, Switzerland
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| Monthey | |
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| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Valais |
| District | Monthey |
| Coordinates | 46°15′N 6°57′E |
| Population | 15299 (2005) |
| Area | 22.7 km² (8.76 sq mi) |
| Postal code | 1870 |
| Mayor | Fernand Mariétan |
| Demonym | Les Montheysans |
| Surrounded by | Bex (VD), Châtel (FR-74), Collombey-Muraz, Massongex, Montriond (FR-74), Ollon (VD), Troistorrents, Val-d'Illiez, Vérossaz |
| Twin towns | Diekirch (Luxembourg), Ivrea (Italy), Tübingen (Germany) |
| Website | www.monthey.ch |
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Monthey is the capital of the district of Monthey in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
It has a population is of 15,118 (as of 2004) people (Montheysans). Monthey is located on the west side of the Rhone valley, south to Lake Geneva. Monthey is important to Swiss industry, with many important companies including chemical companies. The city is close to the famous winter sports region, the Portes du Soleil.
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