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Samedan, Administrative center in Maloja Region, Switzerland

Located at 1721 meters above sea level, Samedan stretches across 114 square kilometers of alpine meadows, glaciers, and dense forests in the Upper Engadin valley.

The settlement emerged between 1137 and 1139 as Samadene, developing into a jurisdictional center by 1462 and converting to Protestantism in 1551.

The municipality maintains three official languages, with German representing 61.5 percent, Romansh 16.7 percent, and Italian 14.9 percent of the population.

The Engadin Airport, Rhaetian Railway station, and extensive public transport system connect visitors to various destinations throughout the Upper Engadin region.

The Fundaziun de Planta library and Catholic Church of Sacred Heart represent significant national heritage sites within the municipality.

Location: Maloja Region

Elevation above the sea: 2,970 m

Shares border with: Bergün/Bravuogn, Pontresina, St. Moritz, Celerina/Schlarigna, La Punt Chamues-ch, Lanzada, Sils im Engadin/Segl, Silvaplana, Bever

Website: http://samedan.ch

GPS coordinates: 46.53361,9.87194

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46

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