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Splügen
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Graubünden | |
| District | Hinterrhein | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 60.49 km2 (23.36 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,475 m (4,839 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2015)
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| • Total | 384 | |
| • Density | 6.348/km2 (16.442/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
7435 Splügen
7436 Medels im Rheinwald |
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| Localities | Medels im Rheinwald | |
| Surrounded by | Madesimo (IT-SO), Mesocco, Nufenen, Safien, Sufers | |
Splügen (Romansh: Spleia, Italian: Spluga) is a former municipality of the district of Hinterrhein in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.
On 1 January 2006 Splügen incorporated its neighbouring municipality of Medels im Rheinwald.
On 1 January 2019 the former municipalities of Hinterrhein, Nufenen and Splügen merged to form the new municipality of Rheinwald.
In 1995, the Swiss Heritage Society bestowed the Wakker Prize to Splügen.
The Splügen Pass road leads from Splügen to Chiavenna and rises to a height of 2,020 meters (6,630 ft).
Images for kids
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Splügen
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Splügen in winter
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Hotel Weiss Kreuz
See also
In Spanish: Splügen para niños
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