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Echallens

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Echallens is a centre in Vaud, Switzerland with 5,726 inhabitants, at 619 m elevation. The national capital Bern is 71 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lausanne, 11 km away.

Also known as: CH5518

Overview

Echallens is municipality in Switzerland — DE Gemeinde in der Schweiz.

It is located in Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.

The population is about 5,740 (2018).

It covers about 6.66 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 617 metre.

Also known as: Échallens VD, Echallens VD

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Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Canton of Vaud
  • Area 6.66 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 38' 18" N, 6° 38' 7" E
  • Elevation DEM: 619 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 5,726
  • Pop. Density 2,496 p/km²
  • Built-up 17.6%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Places in Echallens

  • Echallens
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 5,740

Others in Echallens

Alternate Names

lauc
CH5518

Weather in Echallens

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Echallens, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 11.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.0 to 13.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 158 W/m2.

Temperature
11.2 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,019.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.09 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 11.2 2.8 241 66 1,019.6 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 10.1 3.4 224 93 1,018.7 1.95 / 1.95 97 0.0 n/a
12h 13.5 3.9 248 82 1,017.1 0.00 / 1.63 82 158.4 n/a
18h 9.9 2.0 293 87 1,017.5 0.00 / 0.80 20 111.3 n/a
Tomorrow 9.0 1.2 297 81 1,017.7 0.00 / 0.09 64 0.0 n/a
30h 6.9 1.5 323 85 1,017.5 0.00 / 0.06 100 0.1 n/a
36h 13.9 0.0 110 53 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.02 98 304.7 n/a
42h 9.8 2.0 7 70 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 228.0 n/a
Monday 6.9 2.6 23 86 1,020.4 0.00 / 0.00 22 0.0 n/a
54h 5.6 2.6 16 90 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 8 0.1 n/a
60h 14.6 2.5 41 53 1,021.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 370.5 n/a
66h 10.2 1.9 32 72 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.00 37 235.4 n/a
Tuesday 8.0 1.5 15 83 1,024.7 0.00 / 0.00 27 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Echallens?
Now 11.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.0 to 13.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 158 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Echallens today?
Sunrise around 07:42 and sunset around 18:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 16m.
What is the local time in Echallens?
Local time is 08:57. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Echallens?
Echallens is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Echallens?
Population about 5,726.
What is the elevation of Echallens?
DEM 619 m.
Where is Echallens located?
It is at 46.63845, 6.63525 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Echallens in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
geonames https://www.geonames.org/7285689
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