Morges

Morges
Morges lakefront
Morges lakefront
Flag of Morges
Coat of arms of Morges
Location of Morges
Morges is located in Switzerland
Morges
Morges
Location within Switzerland
Morges is located in Canton of Vaud
Morges
Morges
Location within Canton of Vaud
Coordinates: 46°31′N 06°30′E / 46.517°N 6.500°E / 46.517; 6.500
CountrySwitzerland
CantonVaud
DistrictMorges
Government
 • ExecutiveMunicipalité
with 7 members
 • MayorSyndic (list)
Mélanie Wyss
(as of April 2021)
 • ParliamentConseil communal
Area
 • Total
3.9 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Elevation
374 m (1,227 ft)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total
17,755
 • Density4,600/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal code
1110
SFOS number5642
ISO 3166 codeCH-VD
Surrounded byChigny, Echichens, Lonay, Monnaz, Préverenges, Publier (FR-74), Tolochenaz, Vufflens-le-Château
Twin townsVertou (France), Rochefort (Belgium)
Websitewww.morges.ch
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Morges (French pronunciation: [mɔʁʒ]; Latin: Morgiis, plural, probably ablative, else dative; Arpitan: Môrges) is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud and the seat of the district of Morges. It is located on Lake Geneva, west of Lausanne.