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Latitude and longitude of East Calder
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East Calder is a small town located in West Lothian, Scotland. It is located about a mile east of Mid Calder and about a mile west of Wilkieston.
Population: 5,695
Latitude: 55° 53' 30.70" N
Longitude: -3° 27' 49.39" W
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