| Agarn | |
|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Valais |
| District | Leuk |
| Coordinates | 46°17′N 7°39′E / 46.283°N 7.65°ECoordinates: 46°17′N 7°39′E / 46.283°N 7.65°E |
| Population | 757 (2002[update]) |
| - Density | 100 /km2 (258 /sq mi) |
| Area | 7.6 km2 (2.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 620 m (2,034 ft) |
| Postal code | 3951 |
| SFOS number | 6101 |
| Mayor | Bernhard Mathieu |
| Surrounded by (view map) |
Chandolin, Leuk, Oberems, Saint-Luc, Turtmann, Unterems |
| Website | www.agarn.ch SFSO statistics |
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Agarn (Walliser German: Agaru) is a municipality in the district of Leukin the German-speaking part of the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
The church of Agarn is a Marian church. The pastor is H.H. Anderas Werlen. Agarn was twice nearly totally burned down, in 1799 and 1899.
External links
- Agarn in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
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