Temuco

Temuco is a Chilean city with 245,347 inhabitants (2002 census).

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Map of Temuco commune in Araucanía Region
Map of Temuco commune in Araucanía Region
Coordinates: 38°44′S 72°40′W / 38.733°S 72.667°W / -38.733; -72.667Coordinates: 38°44′S 72°40′W / 38.733°S 72.667°W / -38.733; -72.667
CountryChile
RegionAraucanía
ProvinceCautín
Founded24 February 1881
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • AlcaldeMiguel Becker Alvear (RN)
Area
 • Total464 km2 (179 sq mi)
Population
 (2002 Census)[3]
 • Total245,347
 • Density528.8/km2 (1,369.5/sq mi)
 • Urban
232,528
 • Rural
12,819
Sex
 • Men117,071
 • Women128,276
Time zoneUTC−4 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−3 (CLST)
WebsiteMunicipality of Temuco

History

The actual Temuco was founded by Manuel Recabarren naming the place like Fuerte Recabarren(Fort Recabarren) during the Occupation of the Araucania on 1881.

Gallery

Temuco Media

References

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