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Vrin
Former municipality of Switzerland
Coat of arms of Vrin
Coat of arms
Vrin is located in Switzerland
Vrin
Vrin
Location in Switzerland
Vrin is located in Canton of Graubünden
Vrin
Vrin
Location in Canton of Graubünden
Country Switzerland
Canton Graubünden
District Surselva
Area
 • Total 71.23 km2 (27.50 sq mi)
Elevation
1,448 m (4,751 ft)
Population
 (Dec 2011)
 • Total 255
 • Density 3.580/km2 (9.272/sq mi)
Postal code
7149
Surrounded by Blenio (TI), Lumbrein, Medel (Lucmagn), Sumvitg, Vals

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.

In 2011, 255 people lived there.

Vrin Dorf
Vrin


Images for kids

  • Lugnez Vrin

    Lugnez valley near Vrin

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