Morges

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Coordinates: 46°31′N 06°30′E / 46.517, 6.5 (Morges)

Morges
Country Switzerland Coat of Arms of Morges
Canton Vaud
District Morges
46°31′N 06°30′E / 46.517, 6.5
Population 17,975 (2003)
  - Density 4,657 /km² (12,061 /sq.mi.)
Area 3.86 km² (1.5 sq mi)
Elevation 374 m (1,227 ft)
Postal code 1110
SFOS number 5642
Mayor Nuria Gorrite
Surrounded by Chigny, Echichens, Lonay, Monnaz, Préverenges, Publier (FR-74), Tolochenaz, Vufflens-le-Château
Twin towns Vertou (France), Rochefort (Belgium)
Website www.morges.ch
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Morges (Latin: Morgiis[1]) is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges and is also the seat of the district.

In Morges was lived famous polish composer and diplomat Ignacy Jan Paderewski.

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  1. ^ Latin names, Modern Cities

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