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Vaud

Canton of Switzerland

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Vaud is a canton of Switzerland, and its capital is Lausanne. It is the 4th largest of the country's 26 cantons by area, at 3,212 km². With about 845,870 people, it ranks 3rd by population and holds roughly 9% of the national total.

Type
Canton
Capital
Lausanne
Population
845,8703rd of 26, 2024
Area
3,212 km²4th of 26
Density
263 per km²

Bordering cantons