Aigle (district) facts for kids
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Aigle District
District d'Aigle
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| Country |  Switzerland |
| Canton |  Vaud |
| Capital | Aigle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 434.99 km2 (167.95 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 46,253 |
| • Density | 106.3312/km2 (275.396/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Municipalities | 15 |
Aigle is a special area in Switzerland. It is known as a district within the canton of Vaud. Think of a canton like a state, and a district like a county within that state.
What is Aigle District?
The Aigle District is an important administrative area. It helps manage different towns and villages. It is located in the western part of Switzerland. This district is known for its beautiful natural areas. It includes parts of the Swiss Alps and is close to Lake Geneva.
Towns and Villages
The Aigle District is made up of 15 different municipalities. Each municipality is like a small town or village. These communities work together as part of the district. Here are the municipalities that are part of the Aigle District:
- Aigle
- Bex
- Chessel
- Corbeyrier
- Gryon
- Lavey-Morcles
- Leysin
- Noville
- Ollon
- Ormont-Dessous
- Ormont-Dessus
- Rennaz
- Roche
- Villeneuve
- Yvorne
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Aigle para niños
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