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Lavey-Morcles
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Coat of arms of Lavey-Morcles
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Lavey-Morcles is located in Switzerland
Lavey-Morcles
Lavey-Morcles
Location in Switzerland
Lavey-Morcles is located in Canton of Vaud
Lavey-Morcles
Lavey-Morcles
Location in Canton of Vaud
Country Switzerland
Canton Vaud
District Aigle
Area
 • Total 14.2 km2 (5.5 sq mi)
Elevation
444 m (1,457 ft)
Population
 (Dec 2020 )
 • Total 944
 • Density 66.48/km2 (172.2/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Lavey:Roccans
Morcles:Morclans
Postal code
1892
Localities Lavey-Village, Lavey-les-Bains, Eslex, Morcles
Surrounded by Bex, Collonges (VS), Saint-Maurice (VS)

Lavey-Morcles is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Aigle district of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.

This municipality was formed in 1852. It was created when two smaller places, Lavey and Morcles, joined together.

What is Lavey-Morcles?

Lavey-Morcles is a municipality in Switzerland. A municipality is like a local government area. It has its own local rules and services.

Where is Lavey-Morcles located?

The town is found in the canton of Vaud. Cantons are like states or provinces in other countries. Vaud is one of the 26 cantons that make up Switzerland.

How big is Lavey-Morcles?

Lavey-Morcles covers an area of about 14.19 square kilometers. In the year 2000, its population was 813 people.

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