Llanquihue | |
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Coordinates (city): 41°15′29″S 73°0′31″W / 41.25806°S 73.00861°W | |
Country | Chile |
Region | Los Lagos Region |
Province | Llanquihue Province |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Alcalde | Victor Angulo Muñoz (Ind.) |
Area | |
• Total | 420.8 km2 (162.5 sq mi) |
Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
Population (2012 Census)[2] | |
• Total | 16,249 |
• Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
• Urban | 12,728 |
• Rural | 3,609 |
Sex | |
• Men | 8,141 |
• Women | 8,196 |
Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) |
Area code | 56 + 65 |
Climate | Cfb |
Website | Municipality of Llanquihue |
Llanquihue (Spanish: [ʎaŋˈkiwe]) is a Chilean commune and city in Llanquihue Province, Los Lagos Region. The city lies on the western shore of Lake Llanquihue, where the Maullín River starts. It is located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of Puerto Varas and 19 kilometres (12 mi) south of Frutillar and is connected to both cities by Chile Highway 5.