Trun is the name of several rural localities in Europe, most notably a municipality in Switzerland, a commune in France, and a settlement in Russia.
Trun, Switzerland
Trun is a municipality and village in the Surselva Region of the canton of Graubünden (Grisons), eastern Switzerland. It is situated at an elevation of 861 meters (2,825 ft) along the Vorderrhein river. The municipality covers an area of 51.90 km² (20.04 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 1,141 as of December 2024, giving it a low population density of approximately 22 inhabitants per square kilometer. The majority of residents speak Romansh (Sursilvan dialect), with German also commonly used.
Trun is first mentioned in historical records in 765 AD as Tauronto. It played a pivotal role in the formation of the Grey League (Grauer Bund) in 1424, when representatives from various communities met under a maple tree in Trun to reaffirm and expand the alliance. Trun was designated as the seat of the League's highest civilian appeals court. Until 1943, the municipality was known by its German name, Truns. The neighboring municipality of Schlans merged into Trun on 1 January 2012.
Notable landmarks include the Catholic parish church of St. Martin (built in 1272), the Chapel of St. Anna (consecrated in 1500), and the Museum Sursilvan Cuort Ligia Grisch, which displays regional artifacts and features murals by local artist Alois Carigiet. The local economy is based on agriculture (livestock and dairy farming), forestry, and tourism.
Trun, Russia
Trun (Russian: Трун) is a rural locality (a settlement) in Chernushinsky District, Perm Krai, Russia. Its population was 28 as of the 2010 census. The settlement has 3 streets.
Trun, France
Trun is a commune in the Loir-et-Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of north-central France. It lies near the Loir River at an altitude ranging from 90 to 140 meters. The commune covers approximately 14.3 km² (5.5 sq mi) and had about 600 residents as of the 2020 census. The name "Trun" is derived from a Gallo-Roman personal name Trunius combined with the suffix -acum, indicating an estate. The economy is predominantly agricultural, focusing on cereal cultivation, viticulture, and livestock farming. The commune contains a 12th-century parish church dedicated to Saint-Pierre.
