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.

Proyecto Villarrica.jpg
Coat of arms
Map of the Villarrica commune in Araucanía Region
Coordinates (city): 39°16′S 72°13′W / 39.267°S 72.217°W / -39.267; -72.217Coordinates: 39°16′S 72°13′W / 39.267°S 72.217°W / -39.267; -72.217
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
 • Density38.0946/km2 (98.665/sq mi)
 • Urban
30,859
 • Rural
14,672
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)
Websitewww.villarrica.org (in Spanish)
postal code precedes City name,
e.g. 493 0000 Villarrica

References

  1. "Asociación Chilena de Municipalidades" (in español). Archived from the original on 29 July 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
  2. "Municipality of Villarrica" (in español). Archived from the original on 29 July 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "National Statistics Institute" (in español). Retrieved 13 December 2010.