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Maracon

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Maracon is a third-order administrative division in Vaud, Switzerland with 538 inhabitants, at 861 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chatel-Saint-Denis, 4 km to the southeast. The national capital Bern is 61 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Lausanne, 20 km away.

Also known as: CH5790

Overview

Maracon is municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Waadt, Schweiz.

It is located in Lavaux-Oron District, Switzerland.

The population is about 491 (2018).

It covers about 4.39 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 843 metre.

Also known as: Maracon VD

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Coat of arms

Coat of arms CHE Maracon COA.svg

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Locator map Karte Gemeinde Maracon 2012.png

Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Lavaux-Oron District
  • Area 4.39 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 33' 31" N, 6° 52' 44" E
  • Elevation DEM: 861 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 538
  • Pop. Density 23 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.5%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH5790

Weather in Maracon

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

Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 19.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 384 W/m2.

Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (325 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,027.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 19.4 1.3 325 62 1,027.8 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 14.9 1.3 85 74 1,027.4 0.08 / 0.08 81 206.5 n/a
12h 12.5 1.3 116 85 1,028.1 0.00 / 0.00 38 0.0 n/a
18h 11.8 1.1 112 84 1,028.0 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.6 n/a
Tomorrow 19.9 1.6 339 55 1,025.9 0.02 / 0.02 60 384.1 n/a
30h 15.1 1.3 81 76 1,026.1 0.29 / 0.31 100 253.6 n/a
36h 13.3 0.7 129 85 1,026.7 0.00 / 0.11 100 0.0 n/a
42h 12.0 1.1 148 91 1,026.1 0.34 / 0.44 14 0.5 n/a
Monday 19.7 1.3 330 57 1,023.1 0.00 / 0.22 2 407.1 n/a
54h 13.8 2.1 88 81 1,023.0 0.39 / 0.61 5 271.8 n/a
60h 11.2 1.6 125 85 1,022.5 0.00 / 0.00 40 0.0 n/a
66h 10.7 1.3 129 85 1,021.0 0.00 / 0.00 91 0.5 n/a
Tuesday 18.7 1.4 282 57 1,018.1 0.00 / 0.00 17 363.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maracon?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 19.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 384 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Maracon today?
Sunrise around 07:32 and sunset around 19:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Maracon?
Local time is 19:48. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Maracon?
Maracon is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Maracon?
Population about 538.
What is the elevation of Maracon?
DEM 861 m.
Where is Maracon located?
It is at 46.55852, 6.87899 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maracon in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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