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Pigniu
Former municipality of Switzerland
Pigniu.jpg
Coat of arms of Pigniu
Coat of arms
Pigniu is located in Switzerland
Pigniu
Pigniu
Location in Switzerland
Pigniu is located in Canton of Graubünden
Pigniu
Pigniu
Location in Canton of Graubünden
Country Switzerland
Canton Graubünden
District Surselva
Area
 • Total 17.98 km2 (6.94 sq mi)
Elevation
1,301 m (4,268 ft)
Population
 (Dec 2011)
 • Total 33
 • Density 1.835/km2 (4.75/sq mi)
Postal code
7156
Surrounded by Andiast, Glarus Süd (GL), Rueun, Siat

Pigniu is a former municipality of the district of Surselva in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is part of the new municipality of Ilanz/Glion.

History

In 1799, the Russian Army under command of Field Marshal Suvorov crossed the Pigniu pass.

Images for kids

  • Pigniu Kirche

    Church of St. Valentin

  • Panix01

    House in Pigniu

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Pigniu para niños

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