Chamblon

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Coordinates: 46°47′N, 6°36′E

Chamblon
Country Switzerland Coat of Arms of Chamblon
Canton Vaud
District Yverdon
46°47′N, 6°36′E
Population 557  (2003)
  - Density 195 /km² (506 /sq.mi.)
Area 2.85 km² (1.1 sq mi)
Elevation 519 m (1,703 ft)
Postal code 1436
SFOS number 5904
Surrounded by
(view map)
Montagny-près-Yverdon, Suscévaz, Treycovagnes, Villars-sous-Champvent
Twin towns Bellegarde-en-Marche (France)

Chamblon is a municipality in the district of Yverdon of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.

It is located on a hill overlooking Yverdon and the Lake of Neuchatel.

It is the home of a military training facility.

Notable geographical features are marshy, environmentally protected areas, steep hills, and high exposure to the wind. It also has a view of the Jura Mountains. The nearest major towns are Yverdon (2 km) and Lausanne (30 km).