Morcote

Morcote is a municipality of the district Lugano in the Swiss canton of Ticino. It is on the shore of Lake Lugano, about 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) from Lugano in the district of Lugano.

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Coat of arms of Morcote
Coordinates: 45°55′N 8°55′E / 45.917°N 8.917°E / 45.917; 8.917Coordinates: 45°55′N 8°55′E / 45.917°N 8.917°E / 45.917; 8.917
CountrySwitzerland
CantonTicino
DistrictLugano
Area
 • Total2.8 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Elevation
272 m (892 ft)
Population
 (December 2004)
 • Total726
 • Density259/km2 (672/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code(s)
6922
Surrounded byBarbengo, Brusimpiano (IT-VA), Brusino Arsizio, Carona, Porto Ceresio (IT-VA), Vico Morcote
Twin townsViarmes (France)
Websitewww.morcote.ch
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