Morcote

Morcote is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Ticino situated about 10 kilometres from Lugano in the district of Lugano on the shore of Lake Lugano.

Morcote
Location of Morcote
Morcote
Morcote
Coordinates: 45°55′N 8°55′E
CountrySwitzerland
CantonTicino
DistrictLugano
Government
  MayorSindaco
Area
  Total2.8 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Elevation
272 m (892 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2018)
  Total723
  Density260/km2 (670/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code(s)
6922
SFOS number5203
Surrounded byBrusimpiano (IT-VA), Brusino Arsizio, Lugano, Porto Ceresio (IT-VA), Vico Morcote
Twin townsViarmes (France)
Websitewww.morcote.ch
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