Monthey
(Monthey · Monthey · Монте)District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Valais/Wallis
Main town: Monthey
Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 35 placesThe district of Monthey spans 267 km² and contains 10 municipalities, with Monthey as its main town. Its estimated population of 39 506 gives a density of 148 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
... and 5 more places in Monthey
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxMonthey district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Valais/Wallis canton map with Monthey district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
10 municipalitiesMonthey contains 10 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Val-d'Illiez at 39 km², the smallest is (0 km²) Monthey has the most mapped buildings (4 180 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val-d'Illiez | 1 819 | 39 | 1 693 | 1 | - |
| Champéry | 1 256 | 39 | 1 313 | 3 | - |
| Troistorrents | - | 37 | 3 026 | 2 | - |
| Vouvry | 3 968 | 34 | 1 689 | 1 | - |
| Collombey-Muraz | 8 010 | 30 | 3 023 | 3 | View |
| Monthey | 18 178 | 29 | 4 180 | 3 | View |
| Saint-Gingolph | 895 | 24 | 859 | 1 | View |
| Vionnaz | 2 530 | 21 | 1 397 | 3 | - |
| Port-Valais | 2 850 | 15 | 2 275 | 2 | - |
| - | 0 | - | - | - |
Postcodes
13 postcode areasThe district of Monthey is served by 13 postcode areas covering roughly 684 km² with a total of 38 156 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Monthey begin with the digit 1 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 1870, with approximately 2 250 buildings. The map colours each postcode area by its numerical code, with lower codes in blue/purple and higher codes in orange.
| # | Code | Name | Buildings | Population | Area km² | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | 2 250 | 7 263 | 19.77 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 1 838 | 3 241 | 19.06 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 1 526 | 4 611 | 39.37 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 1 380 | 1 090 | 15.07 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 1 299 | 3 968 | 33.51 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 1 140 | 930 | 5.47 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 1 064 | 11 846 | 22.58 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 1 009 | 498 | 38.88 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 946 | 4 185 | 8.91 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 889 | - | 19.59 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 697 | 4 014 | 24.32 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 654 | 348 | 6.22 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 350 | 823 | 14.73 | View → |
Monthey has 92 mapped postal facilities: 13 post offices, 79 post boxes. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
11 lines · 29 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Monthey's public transport network covers 276.2 km across 11 lines and 29 routes, operated by 4 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
actual Gemeinde bordersHover over a municipality to see exact values.
Heraldry
Coat of ArmsThe official heraldic symbols of Monthey district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Monthey
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Monthey district?
The main town of Monthey district is Monthey, with a population of about 18,178 residents.
Which canton does Monthey belong to?
Monthey is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Valais/Wallis, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Monthey a district or a city?
Monthey is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Valais/Wallis in Switzerland. Districts sit between the canton level and the municipality (Gemeinde) level and are used for administrative, judicial, and statistical purposes. The main town within Monthey is Monthey.
What is the population of Monthey?
Monthey district has a population of about 39 506 residents, giving a population density of 148 people per km².
How large is Monthey district?
Monthey covers a total area of 267 km² (about 103 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Monthey?
Monthey district contains 10 municipalities (Gemeinden): Val-d'Illiez, Champéry, Troistorrents, Vouvry, Collombey-Muraz, Monthey, Saint-Gingolph, Vionnaz and 2 more
What postal codes are used in Monthey?
Monthey has 13 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 1.
How many buildings are in Monthey?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Monthey district has 19 455 mapped buildings, a density of 73 buildings per km².