Sion, Valais
Sion: Capital of the canton of Valais, Switzerland
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Quick Facts about Sion
| Population | 34,708 |
| Country | Switzerland |
| State | Valais (Switzerland) |
| Postal code | 1950 |
| Plate code | VS |
| Phone Area Codes | 027 |
| Area | 29.81 km2 |
| Official name | Sitten, Sion |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.2333,7.3500 |
| Official language | French |
| Altitude | 1,690 feet / 515 meters |
| Capital city | Sion is capital of Simplon, Canton of Valais, Roman Catholic Diocese of Sion |
| Time Zone | Europe/Zurich |
| Local time | 20:09:20 (15th April 2026) |
Geography
Sion is located at 46°13'60"N 7°21'0"E (46.2333333, 7.35).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 28,293 | - | 2000-12-31T00:00:00Z |
| 1981 | 23,698 | -19.39% | demographic statistics |
| 1982 | 23,777 | 0.33% | demographic statistics |
| 1983 | 23,787 | 0.04% | demographic statistics |
| 1984 | 23,886 | 0.41% | demographic statistics |
| 1985 | 24,200 | 1.3% | demographic statistics |
| 1986 | 24,486 | 1.17% | demographic statistics |
| 1987 | 24,724 | 0.96% | demographic statistics |
| 1988 | 25,027 | 1.21% | demographic statistics |
| 1989 | 25,529 | 1.97% | demographic statistics |
| 1990 | 26,129 | 2.3% | demographic statistics |
| 1991 | 25,910 | -0.85% | demographic statistics |
| 1992 | 26,370 | 1.74% | demographic statistics |
| 1993 | 26,716 | 1.3% | demographic statistics |
| 1994 | 26,844 | 0.48% | demographic statistics |
| 1995 | 27,124 | 1.03% | demographic statistics |
| 1996 | 27,452 | 1.19% | demographic statistics |
| 1997 | 27,669 | 0.78% | demographic statistics |
| 1998 | 27,866 | 0.71% | demographic statistics |
| 1999 | 28,138 | 0.97% | demographic statistics |
| 2001 | 28,457 | 1.12% | demographic statistics |
| 2002 | 28,746 | 1.01% | demographic statistics |
| 2003 | 29,048 | 1.04% | demographic statistics |
| 2004 | 29,329 | 0.96% | demographic statistics |
| 2005 | 29,800 | 1.58% | demographic statistics |
| 2006 | 29,930 | 0.43% | demographic statistics |
| 2007 | 30,180 | 0.83% | demographic statistics |
| 2008 | 30,615 | 1.42% | demographic statistics |
| 2009 | 31,036 | 1.36% | demographic statistics |
| 2010 | 31,413 | 1.2% | demographic statistics |
| 2011 | 32,014 | 1.88% | demographic statistics |
| 2012 | 32,497 | 1.49% | demographic statistics |
| 2013 | 33,115 | 1.87% | demographic statistics |
| 2014 | 33,628 | 1.53% | demographic statistics |
| 2015 | 33,879 | 0.74% | demographic statistics |
| 2016 | 34,353 | 1.38% | demographic statistics |
| 2017 | 34,599 | 0.71% | demographic statistics |
| 2018 | 34,708 | 0.31% | demographic statistics |
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