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Aigle
Aigle.jpg
Coat of arms of Aigle
Coat of arms
Aigle is located in Switzerland
Aigle
Aigle
Location in Switzerland
Aigle is located in Canton of Vaud
Aigle
Aigle
Location in Canton of Vaud
Country Switzerland
Canton Vaud
District Aigle
Area
 • Total 16.41 km2 (6.34 sq mi)
Elevation
(la gare)
 405 m (1,329 ft)
Population
 (Dec 2015 )
 • Total 9,942
 • Density 605.85/km2 (1,569.1/sq mi)
Demonym(s) French: Les Aiglons
Postal code
1860
Localities Le Cloître, Vers Pousaz, Fontanney
Surrounded by Vaud: Yvorne, Leysin, Ormont-Dessous, Ollon; Valais: Vouvry, Collombey-Muraz
Twin towns L'Aigle (France), Tübingen (Germany), Bassersdorf (Switzerland)

Aigle is the capital of the district of Aigle in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. The town has a population of 8,100 people.

Images for kids

  • Aigle - Monthey - Dents du Midi

    The region of Aigle with Monthey and the Dents du Midi across the Rhône valley

  • Aigle02

    Centre

  • Hotel Aigle Vaud Canton of Switzerland

    Hotel Aigle between 1890 and 1900

  • 2010-05 aigle chateau vignes vu depuis fontaney

    Aigle town and castle

  • Aigle03

    Train station in Aigle

  • Les Diablerets01

    Train station at Les Diablerets

  • World Cycling Centre - Aigle Switzerland

    World Cycling Centre

  • Gustave Doret

    Gustave Doret

  • Transports Publics du Chablais Aigle - 02

    Aigle railway station with trains of AOMC, ASD und AL (from left to right)

  • Aigle Schloss2

    Aigle Castle

  • Aigle Kirche

    Swiss Reformed Church of Saint-Maurice

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