Chonchi | |
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Coordinates: 42°37′19″S 73°46′27″W / 42.62194°S 73.77417°W | |
Country | Chile |
Region | Los Lagos |
Province | Chiloé |
Founded | 1767 |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Alcalde | Fernando Oyarzún Macías (RN) |
Area | |
• Total | 1,362.1 km2 (525.9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
Population (2012 Census)[2] | |
• Total | 12,959 |
• Density | 9.5/km2 (25/sq mi) |
• Urban | 4,588 |
• Rural | 7,984 |
Sex | |
• Men | 6,453 |
• Women | 6,119 |
Area code | 56 + 65 |
Website | Municipality of Chonchi |
Chonchi is a Chilean town and commune located in Los Lagos Region. The commune consists of the town of Chonchi and the following villages: