Epalinges Facts for Kids

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Epalinges

Epalinges town hall

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Epalinges

Location in Switzerland

Epalinges

Location in Canton of Vaud

Switzerland

Area

• Total

4.57 km² (1.76 sq mi)

Elevation

785 m (2,575 ft)

Population

(Dec 2020 )

• Total

9,769

• Density

2,137.6/km² (5,536/sq mi)

Postal code

1066

Surrounded by

Le Mont-sur-Lausanne, Lausanne

Epalinges is a municipality in Switzerland. It is located in the district of Lausanne in the canton of Vaud. Epalinges is like a neighborhood or town that is very close to the big city of Lausanne.

Exploring Epalinges
- Where is Epalinges Located?
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Exploring Epalinges

Epalinges is a smaller town that sits right next to the larger city of Lausanne. It is often called a suburb because it is part of the area around a major city. Many people who live in Epalinges might work or go to school in Lausanne.

Where is Epalinges Located?

Epalinges is in the western part of Switzerland. It is part of the canton of Vaud, which is one of Switzerland's 26 cantons. A canton is like a state or a large region within a country. The official language spoken in Epalinges is French.

Facts and Figures

Epalinges covers an area of about 4.57 square kilometers (which is about 1.76 square miles). In 2003, about 7,601 people lived there. The town is located at an elevation of 785 meters (about 2,575 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!

The mayor of Epalinges is called a Syndic. The current Syndic is Maurice Mischler. The town has its own website where you can find more information: www.epalinges.ch.