As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 1,307 and an area of 39.0 square kilometres (15.1 sq mi).

Tourism usually peaks in the winter months due to the comunes' location and attractions.

Whereas in earlier decades the agricultural economy was, to a large degree, self-sufficient, it has become, meanwhile, more of a monoculture based on cattle.

Down the valley at the Gran Ega river in Pederoa is a handicraft and industrial zone (shoes, textiles).

La Val (Wengen) borders the following municipalities: Badia, Mareo and San Martin de Tor.