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Pully

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Pully

Location in Switzerland

Pully

Location in Canton of Vaud

Switzerland

Area

• Total

5.86 km² (2.26 sq mi)

Elevation

426 m (1,398 ft)

Highest elevation

800 m (2,600 ft)

Lowest elevation

(Lake Geneva)

375 m (1,230 ft)

Population

(Dec 2020 )

• Total

18,694

• Density

3,190.1/km² (8,262/sq mi)

Postal code

1009

Surrounded by

Belmont-sur-Lausanne, Lausanne, Lugrin (FR-74), Paudex, Savigny

Twin towns

Obernai (France)

Pully is a charming town in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Vaud. Pully is like a suburb of the larger city of Lausanne. It sits right on the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva (also called Lac Léman). The town is also at the foot of the famous Lavaux vineyards. These vineyards are known for growing grapes for wine. Pully is on the road that leads to other towns like Vevey and Montreux.

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About Pully

Pully is a municipality. A municipality is a local government area. It is similar to a town or city in other countries. Pully is part of the Lavaux-Oron district. This district is one of the areas that make up the canton of Vaud.

Geography and Location

Pully is located in a very scenic part of Switzerland. It is on the northern side of Lake Geneva. The lake is one of the largest in Western Europe. Pully's lowest point is at the lake's edge. The town also stretches up into the hills. The highest point is about 800 meters above sea level. This gives many parts of Pully great views.

Lake Geneva and Vineyards

The town's location by Lake Geneva is very special. The lake offers many water activities. These include boating and swimming. The Lavaux vineyards are a UNESCO World Heritage site. This means they are very important to the world. They are known for their unique terraced vineyards. These terraces were built by hand over centuries. They create a beautiful landscape.

Neighboring Towns

Pully is surrounded by several other towns. These include Lausanne, Belmont-sur-Lausanne, and Paudex. It also shares a border with Savigny. Across Lake Geneva, it is near Lugrin in France. Pully also has a twin town. Its twin town is Obernai in France. Twin towns often share cultural exchanges.

Population and Language

As of December 2007, Pully had about 16,680 people living there. The main language spoken in Pully is French. This is common in the canton of Vaud. Switzerland has four official languages. These are German, French, Italian, and Romansh.