Villarrica, Chile

Villarrica is a city and commune in southern Chile in the Province of Cautín, Araucanía Region. It is located on the western shore of Villarrica Lake. It is also close to the Villarrica Volcano ski center. Santiago is 746 km (464 mi) to the north.

Villarrica
Coat of arms
Map of the Villarrica commune in Araucanía Region
Villarrica is located in Chile
Villarrica
Villarrica
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 39°16′S 72°13′W
CountryChile
RegionAraucanía
ProvinceCautín
Founded1552
Founded asSanta María de Magdalena de Villa Rica
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldePablo Astete Mermoud (RN)
Area
  Total1,291.1 km2 (498.5 sq mi)
Elevation
227 m (745 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)[3]
  Total49,184
  Density38/km2 (99/sq mi)
  Urban
30,859
  Rural
14,672
Demonym(s)Villarrican
Sex
  Men22,694
  Women22,837
Time zoneUTC−4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC−3 (CLST)
postal code
493 0000
(assigned but not in use as of 2006)
Area code(s)country + city = 56 + 45
Websitewww.villarrica.org (in Spanish)
postal code precedes City name,
e.g. 493 0000 Villarrica

References

  1. "Asociación Chilena de Municipalidades" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 29 July 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
  2. "Municipality of Villarrica" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 29 July 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
  3. "National Statistics Institute" (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 December 2010.
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